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what non-essential shit do you subscribe to each month/whatever?

mala [Edit] [Delete] 87 replies 18:05, 9 September '13

as in direct dibblys/standing order type stuff. for the sake of arguing let's say a mobile and internet count as essential bills nowadays (they're not, but let's just say that).

just Netflix and Spotify for me, but i've been wondering if there are any good alternatives to them. used to swear by Sky, but now i just watch games online or at the pub. can't really be arsed with LoveFilm, no point really having that AND Netflix, really.

shoot...

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  • Stack Magazines (get a different "indie" magazine every month, I'm a big fan)

    Netflix (for Breaking Bad / Orange is the New Black)
    Spotify (still think I'm a student so currently £5/month but will cancel soon because...)
    Google Play Music all access (prefer it to Spotify)
    Pact Coffee every *few* months

    plasticniki | 9 Sep '13, 18:09 | X
  • Netflix and Google Play Music all access

    That's it. MMO free since... dunno. January or so.

    Epimer | 9 Sep '13, 18:10 | X
    • tell me more about this Google Play, folks...

      mala @Epimer | 9 Sep '13, 18:11 | X
      • pretty similar concept as Spotify

        as in you can stream and sync playlists / albums for offline play but IMO the mobile app is much, much better than Spotify's. And there's no desktop app, just a website to stream stuff via an actual computer. Think there's a month free trial if you're curious.

        plasticniki @mala | 9 Sep '13, 18:14 | X
        • how much good music do they have on there relative to Spotify?

          and what are the fees for membership?

          mala @plasticniki | 9 Sep '13, 18:16 | X
          • I haven't found anything "missing" compared to Spotify

            Maybe it depends on what you listen to, I don't know.

            Free trial + £7.99 forever ("forever") if you sign up before September 15th. So more expensive than Spotify if you only listen at your computer, cheaper if you want to use it on your phone.

            Epimer @mala | 9 Sep '13, 18:59 | X
            plasticniki this'd this
            • This is extremely interesting information...

              oxo_foxo @Epimer | 9 Sep '13, 20:53 | X
      • It's similar to Spotify, basically

        But none of the social features (or if there are, I haven't found them).

        Pros: £7.99 a month (until mid-September, I think) gets you unlimited access to all the music on it and some fairly high number of tracks from your own collection. The phone app is really nice, but I haven't tried the Spotify one.

        Cons: runs in a browser and no desktop app. This is surprisingly annoying. Not yet very good for listening to playlists from elsewhere for (e.g.) finding new music.

        Basically it's £7.99 a month for what I would need to pay a tenner to Spotify for, in terms of streaming stuff on my phone.

        Epimer @mala | 9 Sep '13, 18:15 | X
        • i like the fact it runs in a browser actually

          since the Spotify software went to complete shite

          plasticniki @Epimer | 9 Sep '13, 18:19 | X
          • I dislike that it makes media keys basically useless

            And I miss being able to pause/skip Spotify from across the room with my phone. That only works if the Google Music tab has focus, which is a bit limiting.

            Epimer @plasticniki | 9 Sep '13, 18:21 | X
            • Actually

              http://apps.codigobit.info/2011/10/google-music-desktop-player.html is okish.

              Epimer @Epimer | 9 Sep '13, 19:14 | X
  • laithwaites keeps sending me increasingly expensive boxes of wine

    zxcvbnm- | 9 Sep '13, 18:10 | X
  • LoveFilm

    Wish I had time to watch the films they send me

    NoahVale | 9 Sep '13, 18:12 | X
    • get a dvd ripping thing

      that's what I do, maximum turnover and you can watch whenever u want

      CoachTaylor @NoahVale | 9 Sep '13, 18:28 | X
      • is there one that works? what do you use?

        every time I've tried (like twice ever) it takes ages and comes out really poor quality, and often with a huge logo stamped on every second of the video.

        WhiteLightWhiteCity @CoachTaylor | 10 Sep '13, 08:21 | X
        • DVD Decrypter

          then feed it through Handbrake.

          TheBeautifulOnes_ @WhiteLightWhiteCity | 10 Sep '13, 09:08 | X
        • I paid for it but in my opinion it's well worth it

          http://www.winxdvd.com/

          It's probably best to wait for a deal to come along, think I paid about £23 ($35) for three copies. But now I can send them straight back and get a maximum turnover, plus watch all my discs on my iPod when I'm on trains/buses etc.

          CoachTaylor @WhiteLightWhiteCity | 10 Sep '13, 10:02 | X
  • Fabricfirst - Fabriclive series CD every other month.

    Don't bother paying for the Fabric series - not reliably decent enough. Never use the discounted entry shizz.

    TheWza | 9 Sep '13, 18:13 | X
    • i had a subscription to this a few years ago

      was completely ace, and got cheap entry a few times. I miss it.

      plasticniki @TheWza | 9 Sep '13, 18:15 | X
  • Netflix

    Lovefilm
    Gym membership
    Naughty illegal sports streaming site subscription
    WHU membership

    Ditched eMusic a while back but had that for years

    Lucien | 9 Sep '13, 18:17 | X
    • Actually

      Lovefilm comes free with something else so I don't have to pay for that. And the West Ham thing is taken all up front rather than a monthly payment so technically doesn't fit the parameters either.

      Lucien @Lucien | 9 Sep '13, 18:20 | X
  • Lovefilm

    Spotify
    Fabricfirst (Wza is way the fuck wrong about the Fabriclive side being stronger by the way. Typical Wza)
    NFL Gamepass
    £17 a month to Mencap

    Steved | 9 Sep '13, 18:21 | X
    • i agree that the fabric series is better as well

      Soz TheWza

      plasticniki @Steved | 9 Sep '13, 18:22 | X
      • Soza

        Cementimental @plasticniki | 9 Sep '13, 18:48 | X
        TheWza this'd this
      • Probably shoulda phrased it differently.

        It's just not my bag, maaaan. Have got and enjoyed some of 'em, though.

        TheWza @plasticniki | 9 Sep '13, 19:00 | X
    • christ

      I had a subscription to Fabric for fucking ages, just because there was a gig I wanted to go to there that was a few quid cheaper if you had membership. I intended to quit before the month was out and ended up having it for more than a year because I was so unorganised.

      Each CD through the mail was more of a painful mockery than the last of my initial thrifty plan going wildly wrong.

      Lucien @Steved | 9 Sep '13, 18:26 | X
      • sums up the entire business model

        japes @Lucien | 9 Sep '13, 18:28 | X
      • I did the same

        The first CD I got from them was no. 51, intended to cancel it at the end of the month. Think I'm up to no.71 now, haven't been to the club in over a year either. They're very good at staggering the quality mixes as well, so there's always something coming up that is just about worth waiting for. Crafty fuckers.

        Steved @Lucien | 9 Sep '13, 18:33 | X
      • :D

        colon_closed_bracket @Lucien | 9 Sep '13, 20:56 | X
  • My housemate subscribes to Lovefilm, so I sometimes watch those

    Which? magazine
    Rough Trade album club
    A few charities
    Hockey subs
    Five-a-side fees

    When my girlfriend and I move in together we'll probably go for netflix and a veg box.

    marckee | 9 Sep '13, 18:22 | X
    • there'll probably be a Tesco nearby, mate.

      mala @marckee | 9 Sep '13, 18:24 | X
      • There is a Tesco nearby.

        marckee @mala | 9 Sep '13, 18:30 | X
  • spotify

    Thats it. Great post, kid

    Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 18:25 | X
  • Cineworld Unlimited Card

    Unison membership
    Cancer Research donation
    BFI membership (yearly)

    roastthemonaspit | 9 Sep '13, 18:26 | X
    • Oh and You View

      roastthemonaspit @roastthemonaspit | 9 Sep '13, 19:27 | X
  • cutting down now but..

    LoveFilm (3 disc package + instant)
    Netflix (got a sweet deal, 12 month subs for £15)
    Gym
    Labour

    Recently cancelled -

    Cineworld Unlimited
    LFC Online
    Daytrotter

    Did also have the Times but that was wank and they conned me into a year contract.

    CoachTaylor | 9 Sep '13, 18:28 | X
  • club player

    that's it

    shrewbie | 9 Sep '13, 18:29 | X
    • was gonna get a spotify one but then they stopped restricting the number of plays per track

      unlucky

      shrewbie @shrewbie | 9 Sep '13, 18:39 | X
      • eh?

        Do you mean the free on, man?

        Silkyskillz11 @shrewbie | 9 Sep '13, 18:41 | X
        • yes

          shrewbie @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 18:42 | X
  • Now TV (the Sky on demand service).

    Got it on a Groupon deal thing, so it was piss cheap. Like all the other streaming sites, it has half a dozen films you want to watch then a load of shite. Will give it up when the offer runs out.

    hip_young_gunslinger | 9 Sep '13, 18:34 | X
  • Spotify

    Virgin Media
    Giantbomb.com

    Yesiamaduck | 9 Sep '13, 18:36 | X
  • Is Netflicks worth getting?

    marilyninthesky | 9 Sep '13, 18:41 | X
    • If you like watching TV series

      For movies, not so much.

      Lucien @marilyninthesky | 9 Sep '13, 18:43 | X
      japes this'd this
    • bit creepy, I heard

      Silkyskillz11 @marilyninthesky | 9 Sep '13, 18:43 | X
  • Wicked subscriptions, man.

    good to hear.

    OvertakenByTractors | 9 Sep '13, 18:42 | X
  • dibblys

    icouldwinarabbit | 9 Sep '13, 18:44 | X
    icouldwinarabbit and mala this'd this
    • 1. Dwayne

      TheWza @icouldwinarabbit | 10 Sep '13, 09:39 | X
  • LoveFilm (for DVD range, non-streaming)
    Netflix (for TV etc)
    Cineworld Unlimited
    Gym
    Little White Lies magazine
    Hi-Fructose
    Green Party
    Celtic View

    ThierryEnnui | 9 Sep '13, 18:50 | X
  • United subbie, new scoentist, some

    Jordan_229_2 | 9 Sep '13, 18:56 | X
  • 4 x charities

    That's it...

    Pentago | 9 Sep '13, 19:03 | X
    • Oops, turns out I lie

      Just checked my statement (I think it's important to fact check one's own posts from time to time) and I also have CTC membership.

      Pentago @Pentago | 9 Sep '13, 19:05 | X
  • not much rly monthly

    BJJ/MMA gym
    uploaded.to (not technically a direct debit but I pay for it each month)
    seedboxes.cc (very useful if you torrent)

    yearly
    Godaddy (DNS Services + hosting)

    wewerewerewolvesonce | 9 Sep '13, 19:06 | X
  • Just Spotify at the moment.

    Find it alright to use. The mobile app does the job IMO (I wouldn't call it perfect, but it's good enough).

    Thinking about getting an Economist subscription and maybe signing up to Foreign Policy as well.

    SarcasticFringehead | 9 Sep '13, 19:07 | X
  • mubi

    spotify

    TheBeautifulOnes_ | 9 Sep '13, 19:13 | X
    • Mubi's better than Netflix imo.

      Not that much choice, but loads of interesting films I'd never have seen otherwise. Nice forum too.

      TheBeautifulOnes_ @TheBeautifulOnes_ | 9 Sep '13, 19:17 | X
  • Spotify

    Used to have an emusic account

    shucks | 9 Sep '13, 19:14 | X
  • Recently got AA after being on the road for about 18 months

    I guess technically that's essential..

    Besides that, I just have annual THFC membership, but no more monthlies. Use my girlfriend's Netflix don't I lads?

    jopzorz | 9 Sep '13, 19:18 | X
  • Lovefilm

    Netflix (have both as I use Lovefilm for DVDs of movies and Netflix for TV streaming)
    Spotify
    Picturehouse Membership

    Think that's it.

    Pegfeet | 9 Sep '13, 19:29 | X
  • Spotify Premium

    LOVEFILM (3 discs, streaming)
    Netflix
    Beerbods

    Puds | 9 Sep '13, 19:42 | X
    • no-one calls it premium, bro

      Silkyskillz11 @Puds | 9 Sep '13, 19:43 | X
      • I do

        what's the point in having it if I can't let everybody know that I'm paying for the £££$$$TOP DOLLAR$$$£££ option

        Puds @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 19:46 | X
        • its vulgar

          Silkyskillz11 @Puds | 9 Sep '13, 19:47 | X
          • you're trying too hard.

            mala @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 19:48 | X
            • you're eating too much

              Silkyskillz11 @mala | 9 Sep '13, 19:50 | X
              mala this'd this
              • it's all them post-sex biscuits off yer ma.

                mala @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 20:01 | X
              • ffs

                Jordan_229_2 @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 20:17 | X
                • you sneery little toad

                  Silkyskillz11 @Jordan_229_2 | 9 Sep '13, 20:43 | X
                  shrewbie this'd this
                  • Bit much. Was a ffs in jest anyway. Mellow out, dude

                    Jordan_229_2 @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 20:53 | X
          • enjoy your meagre Spotify Unlimited mate

            Puds @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 19:48 | X
            • I'm on the same as you, doggie

              Silkyskillz11 @Puds | 9 Sep '13, 19:50 | X
              • shout it from the rooftops then, buddy

                don't be ashamed. be proud of your streaming privileges!

                Puds @Silkyskillz11 | 9 Sep '13, 19:51 | X
  • I'm surprised so many people have Netflix

    given the availability of all TV shows elsewhere for £0

    beautiful_balloon | 9 Sep '13, 19:48 | X
    • I'll probably cancel it when Breaking Bad ends tbf

      it's just the most convenient way of watching it

      Puds @beautiful_balloon | 9 Sep '13, 19:49 | X
    • Some of us refuse to illegally download music as well, for the same reasons.

      marckee @beautiful_balloon | 9 Sep '13, 20:06 | X
  • Fitness first membership.

    LOLpop | 9 Sep '13, 19:51 | X
  • Oh, and Adobe Illustrator app subscription.

    LOLpop | 9 Sep '13, 20:00 | X
  • Dis premium

    foppyish | 9 Sep '13, 20:29 | X
    • I've been thinking about this as well..

      What sort of freebies do you get thrown in?

      LOLpop @foppyish | 10 Sep '13, 09:24 | X
  • Spotify

    Boomerang, a games rental thing I should probably cancel as I never play video games any more.
    TunnelBear, a VPN
    Sub to When Saturday Comes

    Sibley | 9 Sep '13, 20:41 | X
  • swimming

    that's it, unless you consider having life insurance non-essential

    colon_closed_bracket | 9 Sep '13, 20:55 | X
  • monthly payments..

    union membership
    cycle to work scheme
    premium bank account.. gives me travel and gadget insurance, breakdown cover
    car insurance
    wire magazine

    Matt_was_taken | 10 Sep '13, 09:26 | X
    • oh and

      home contents and life insurance

      Matt_was_taken @Matt_was_taken | 10 Sep '13, 09:53 | X
  • Let's see...

    Spotify
    Netflix
    Labour Party
    Contents insurance (Endsleigh)

    Think that's about it

    GetOffMyLawn | 10 Sep '13, 09:50 | X
  • Sky

    Playstation plus
    Xbox Live
    Gym
    Naked Wines
    GodsGirls (I do photos for them and a bunch of friends are models there)
    Amazon Prime
    Graze Boxes

    ElthamsmateOwen | 10 Sep '13, 11:13 | X
  • Not much at the mo'.

    Six-a-side fees.

    Umm... That's it. Unless you count paying for a practice space.

    Kallgeese | 10 Sep '13, 11:33 | X
  • Hmmm

    had to check my statement, but:

    Spotify
    Netflix
    Lovefilm (though I just cancelled it... fuck knows how long I've had that running...)
    Conservative Party
    National trust

    oojimaflop | 10 Sep '13, 11:37 | X
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