Test it with some tapes you don't care about.   I have 2 VCRs which are still working fine, but I use them periodically to keep them in working order.   It's the sitting around for long periods of time with the belts drying out that kills them.

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From: Chris Freeman
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Subject: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

I have some old VHS tapes I'd like to transfer to digital.  I have the software and the hookups for my computer but I don't have a VCR.  What should I look for when buying them now?  I know with cassette tape decks, you have to watch out for things like belts loosening over time and them playing the wrong speed.  I imagine VCRs have similar quirks that have happened over time?

Budget is probably like thrift store.

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