
Ryan Haines / Android Authority
I will admit it that before the economy tightened, I used to spend a lot on streaming services. Not only did I have nearly every mainstream-focused option under the sun, but I also had several niche services like CrunchyRoll.
When I first cut the cord in the early days of Netflix, I saved a lot of money. At the time, I was paying at least $100 or so a month for cable service. In contrast, Netflix with DVDs and free streaming back then cost around $10.
Fast-forward to around…

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