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Lovefilm change to AmazonVideo

datlex
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Hi does anyone know much about the change of LoveFilm to an Amazon Video service? (I know not exact name). It seems like an absolute nightmare! for starts it says you can only access 15,000 titles. I'm sure it used to be more on Love Film. You cannot see you past history- I used LoveFilm yesterday so should be there still. Series I was watching have vanished.


If anyone has any idea how to use the service please advise. I've scheduled for it to cancel just in case can't get it to work, can always reinstate if I can.
Paid off the last of my unsecured debts in 2016. Then saved up and bought a property. Current aim is to pay off my mortgage as early as possible. Currently over paying every month. Mortgage due to be paid off in 2036 hoping to get it paid off much earlier. Set up my own bespoke spreadsheet to manage my money.
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  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    edited 27 February 2014 at 9:56AM
    It appears now to be called Amazon Prime (instant video) and has been cleverly linked to their Prime next day delivery service.

    LOVEFiLM appears now to be just the postal service.
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • Marvel1
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    I have Lovefilm by Post (3 discs) and unlimited Instant.

    Now instead of one payment £13.27, it's now split into 2 payments:
    £7.28 - Postal
    £5.99 - Amazon Prime Video

    Really dislike the layout site though.
  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 27 February 2014 at 2:00PM
    datlex wrote: »
    If anyone has any idea how to use the service please advise. I've scheduled for it to cancel just in case can't get it to work, can always reinstate if I can.
    MSE advice article here.
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/shopping/2014/02/amazon-prime-cost-leaps-lovefilm-streaming

    I've no idea why you've cancelled "just in case", as it's obviously in the company's interests to make it work for new and existing customers. Contact Prime Instant video's help desk.
    https://www.lovefilm.com
  • datlex
    datlex Posts: 2,252 Forumite
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    I cancelled as my subscription renews tomorrow- so if not satisfactory won't get charged. If I can sort it I can easily renew. I read the article on streaming prior to sending this post. It doesn't address why now only 15,000 items. It does seem that they have added charges to a lot of videos.
    Paid off the last of my unsecured debts in 2016. Then saved up and bought a property. Current aim is to pay off my mortgage as early as possible. Currently over paying every month. Mortgage due to be paid off in 2036 hoping to get it paid off much earlier. Set up my own bespoke spreadsheet to manage my money.
  • Kurtis_Blue
    Kurtis_Blue Posts: 2,217 Forumite
    datlex wrote: »
    I cancelled as my subscription renews tomorrow- so if not satisfactory won't get charged. If I can sort it I can easily renew. I read the article on streaming prior to sending this post. It doesn't address why now only 15,000 items. It does seem that they have added charges to a lot of videos.

    You can renew if the package you are currently on is still going to be offered, might want to check it is not going to cost you more.
  • chippy2u
    chippy2u Posts: 320 Forumite
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    I only pay £4.99 for Lovefilm and will be a bit peeved if Amazon put the price up because they have changed the name!!
  • Space_Captain
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    I signed up for 30 days free Prime trial as I needed some goods quickly off Amazon. Amazon Prime/Lovefilm streaming is not as good as Netflix but I am considering it at £49 for the year.
  • [Deleted User]
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    chippy2u wrote: »
    I only pay £4.99 for Lovefilm and will be a bit peeved if Amazon put the price up because they have changed the name!!
    Lovefilm Instant will continue at £5.99/month, but is now called Prime Instant Video. Why do you currently only pay £4.99?
    There is no indication that the price of the standalone service will increase because they still have to remain competitive with rivals.
  • Bigphil1474
    Bigphil1474 Posts: 3,718 Forumite
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    I've been paying £4.99 a month for Love Film for the last 6 months. Didn't realise it was going up in price to £5.99.
  • amyb_2
    amyb_2 Posts: 3,346 Forumite
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    Bigphil1474 wrote: »
    I've been paying £4.99 a month for Love Film for the last 6 months. Didn't realise it was going up in price to £5.99.



    I paid £4.99 too, and my email advised my price wouldn't change.


    I cancelled as I had Prime tho
    I'm so boring, my clothes wanna keep someone else warm, someone cooler
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