Re: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

Check thrift stores that let you return electronics (usually just for store credit) if it doesn't work: Salvation Army and Goodwill usually do. Thrift stores are where all VHS decks go to die – and the stores just want to move them, so they price the good ones the same as the crappy ones. For

Re: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

I have two of those JVC S-VHS decks and they work like a charm. > On Feb 4, 2016, at 3:37 PM, Dave Tetzlaff wrote: > > Check thrift stores that let you return electronics (usually just for store > credit) if it doesn't work: Salvation Army and Goodwill usually do. Thrift >

Re: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

I suggest sending it out to a transfer house that can do it right. The difference between cheap and good VCRs is pretty high, and if you buy an old thrift store VCR you're in for a lot of work replacing every rubber part on the transport. The question comes down to how good a job do you really

Re: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

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

Re: [Frameworks] Buying a VCR in 2016

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/vhs-player-new for about 100 you can get a brand new vcr. safer than an used clunker that may eat tapes 2016-02-04 16:01 GMT-04:00 : > Test it with some tapes you don't care about. I have 2 VCRs which are > still working fine, but I use them