Jun 24, 2011 i too have over 150 casettes,as well as over 100 movies taped on many vhs tapes,many had 3 movies per tape,and some i bought. Any owners of the identical vcr may then bid on your listing to get a cheap replacement for a broken display or motor, to get a spare remote control, or even just to get the manual. Fuji hq 160 8 hour vhs video tape high quality made in usa brand new sealedfree shipping. If you can see the video playing on your computer, press the record option on the screen and roll the tape on the vhs player. Sony 4t120vrc 4pack 120minute vhs tapes discontinued by manufacturer 4. There are also dedicated communities focused around certain shows. To sell used vhs tapes, list them on marketplaces such as ebay or amazon.
Ive sold some rally racing specific vhs tapes they mounted high end cameras inside cars as they raced famous tracks. Most of the cassettes are christian,some secular,and some homemade. I hate to tell you, but your disney vhs tapes are not. Check amazon if you have any obscure vhs tapes where the programmes were never released on dvd, i have sold a couple in the past year for over. If you dont want to edit, you can just come back when the vhs tape is finished playing. Your old vhs tapes could make you a lot of money lauren bettenga. Theyre cheap, theyre durable and theyre smaller than the vhs tapes that. While this format has been discontinued, many users still have blank tapes as well as their favorite movies on the vhs standard. The aging format has been in decline for years, but between the collectors and the luddites, theres a big enough market for amazon to maintain a. Its still odd to consider that here, in my mid20s, i can still remember a time when vhs tapes were how i watched childrens animated films. There are several options for the vhs to dvd conversion. Before you toss your outofdate old vhs tapes, check out if you own any of.
I found a few that were japanese horror flicks that went for a few hundred even though they were used. The first conversion she did took 2 hours and 36 minutes. Deadly prey 1987 this cheaplymade action drama about a vengeful vietnam. Vhs tapes might seem worthless to many, but there are a few of them that are actually worth a pretty penny now. Robin williams sadly departed now, but if he were alive he could have just bought a bunch of aladdin vhs tapes. Mar 30, 2016 dvds and even blurays are looking a little old fashioned thanks to the rise of online streaming services like netflix, but your old vhs tapes could be worth a fortune. Disneys beauty and the beast black diamond halloween 1978 meda first release wcw bash at the beach 2000. Rca vr612hf video cassette recorder player vcr 4 head hi fi stereo. Multiple blogs have claimed that black diamond collection disney films on vhs are worth thousands of dollars, but the tapes are not rare nor selling. Find 1 listings related to where to sell vhs tapes in new york on. Recycle cds, dvds, video games, and vinyl lps for cash. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you have no knowledge at this point, need some guidance i dont expect to get rich but i dont want to get into a situation either.
How to make money from your old vhs tapes moneymagpie. There is no point in putting them on ebay unless you have a rare one. Buy products such as maxell ur 90min normal bias audio tape 5pk at walmart and save. Id just lot them up all together for 10 cents a piece and maybe youll get lucky. Hence, it is always advisable to copy vhs tapes to dvd i. In one of the methods, you need a video card that has a video in port to take the vcr s video. Product fuji hq 160 8 hour vhs video tape high quality made in usa brand new sealedfree shipping. If they are basically just popular movies you might as well freecycle them or dump them not even charity shops want them anymore. These tapes have probably been sitting in the attic or in the basement for years and have built up a nice layer of dust and dirt and may have even seen a mouse or two, so you want to make sure to wipe the tapes down with a clean, dry rag. From the mid1970s all the way up until the late 90s, the vhs was the only way to go for instant home entertainment. Many people who grew up with vhs technology do want to save all of those memories they have stored on vhs tapes. Before you sell vhs tapes on your next garage sale, you should first learn about the value of each one, and where you can find a buyer interested in them 1. For instance, your vcr may eat tapes, but the display works, and you still have the remote control and all original accessories. One thing that gives me hope is the artwork of many vhs tapes.
Additionally, some of the foreign vhs tapes seem to be selling for a premium. There were also several hundred everyday titles that sold for at least 5. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. I have a bulk quantity of used vhs tapes that i am planning to send in fba. The adapter should have the audiovideo connectors on one end and a usb or hdmi connection on the other end.
Where can i sell my old video tapes moneysavingexpert forum. I did notice that the firmware was out of date, so i was also able to download that to my hard. Go have a look at the vhs tapes that are currently on sale. Shop for blank vcr tapes blank media in blank media. How often do you find that vhs tapes dont work correctly. This is another situation where youll have to wait for a buyer to come along. Before selling a vhs tape, its important to determine its regional encoding and condition. Sell your used dvds online with decluttr today for next day payment and free. Many enjoy vhs collectibles and memorabilia from these eras. On a bad day, even a black diamond might sell for just a few dollars. Sony 5 sony 6 hours premium grade t120 vhs vcr video blank tapes new unused. This advert is located in and around loughborough, leicestershire. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational resources.
If you dont know the movie title, its probably worth something. Yes, there was a time when netflix and other various streaming sites did not exist. Pro e180 s vhs tapes for sale i have finally digitally captured these archival tapes. While this format has been discontinued, many users still have blank tapes as well as their favourite movies on the vhs standard. Its not like it was 5 years ago, but the sell through rate seems a bit higher. Nov 01, 2017 take some time to see the pricing of similar tapes and then mark your accordingly. Here are the best ways to transfer vhs tapes to the computer. How to make digital copies of your vhs tapes the verge. That said, some old vhs tapes fetch real money because theyre hard to find, fans are especially nostalgic about the film, or, in one infamous case, a mistake led to true scarcity. Movie viewers in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s remember the days of watching their favorite movies on video home systems vhs.
Various titles different genres please message me if you have any questions. We can download the little mermaid whenever we want, miller says. The idea that some rare, vhs tapes used to sell on ebay for 20100 dollars is still unknown to many thousands of people. Still holding on to a boxful of vhs tapes in your basement. We walk through what youll need, and the steps required to immortalize. Here are 25 disney vhs tapes that are worth a fortune. About a year ago, the internet went into an absolute frenzy when disney vhs tapes started selling for thousands of pounds on ebay. The title, or ups, or even the asin is sometimes going only to a dvd and often that is not is the same dvd title but a similar. The first step is to make sure that you download and install the. Moreover, dvd is a lot more convenient to use than vhs. Were talking makeyouwanttogooutandbuymore vhstapes to sell hot. Next, connect the vcr to the computer using the adapter. People interested in this material will often look for it online.
Vhs tapes can be sold at retailers who specialize in selling collectible or old movies. Jul 21, 2019 converting your vhs tapes into digital files might sound arduous, but its actually fairly easy and inexpensive to do. Movie viewers in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s remember the days of watching their favourite movies on video home systems vhs. List dvds, vhs tapes, and other movie formats, with no listing limits. How to recycle, reuse and rid yourself of vhs tapes. Five hugely valuable vhs tapes you might actually own. Everyone started ditching the vhs tapes faster than you could say spats malone. Just very recently amazon is making many of them unsearchable on the site. Theyre a part of the companys black diamond collection, a group of 25 tapes that were.
Converting your vhs tapes into digital files might sound arduous, but its. Fujifilm lot of 40 new fuji sealed blank pt35 vhs tapes free sh vcr wsleeves. Ive been selling on amazon for over 15 years and i sell a lot of vhs tapes. Many television programs and movies never made the jump to dvds or blurays and remain available only on vhs tapes.
Beauty and the beast original release trailer 1991 if playback doesnt begin shortly. Here are the best ways to transfer vhs tapes to the. Should i test every single one to make sure they play. Clearclick video to digital converter capture video from vcrs, vhs tapes, hi8, camcorder, dvd, gaming systems. They are all decent manufacturer maxcell, tdk, jvc etc e180 tapes that, the main, were used only once to. A big reason for the replacement of vhs with dvd and bluray discs is that vhs tapes can degrade over time and are more prone to breaking with repeated use. So before you take a box of old tapes to the dump, see if you own any of these minor treasures. Vhs expert says to watch out for chancers selling video tapes for silly money.
While most vhs tapes are not particularly valuable and have little resale value, some rare tapes can sell for high prices online. Jan 12, 2011 i am looking for somewhere where i can sell or get paid to reclye my old video tapes i have loads of them and they are just taking up space. As recent as a mere 2 12 years ago, there were hundreds of vhs tapes that sold on ebay for 20. Disney vhs videos and dvds are selling for a small fortune. How much are your vintage disney vhs tapes really worth. But i never really collected movies the way i did when i had a vhs player. You see, theres a bit of a problem with selling vhs tapes. In an era of digital downloads, streaming and bluray, most of the video. I purchased this to convert my 30 vhs tapes i have from over 30 years ago. On a site like ebay, people may sell copies of their vhs tapes on new formats, such as dvds.
Jan 22, 2016 if you have recently thrown out some old vhs tapes, you might be kicking yourself when you find out what some titles sell for online. One of the few ways to watch the movie these days is on vhs, and even those are pretty rare. Vhs tapes are pretty hard to sell unless you have some rare ones. Basically, youre looking to sell to collectors of the movies but they are looking for specific idiosyncrasies in each movie or on the packaging. My questions are should i rewind each one before sending it in. The audiovideo connections are colorcoded yellow for video and red and white for audio. By leveraging the combined power of alibris and our global businesspartner network, you can put your movie titles in front of millions of buyers worldwide. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Kyle graham, a fellow tape collector, is the founder of planet vhs horror, a closed dedicated to preserving, sharing and selling vhs vcr horror tapes and memorabilia. Disney vhs tapes valued at thousands on ebay disney vhs. How to sell vhs tapes and actually get money ivetriedthat.
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Modern, massproduced movies dating back to the 80s usually dont cost anything more than a few dollars. Maxell vhs video cassette 6 hour standard grade t120 blank tape sealed. Unless its a soughtafter rare title one not available on dvd or streaming, most likely you wont be able to. The treasure collection was first released in 2001 as a part of walt disneys 100th birthday and was sold in limited qualities. The online retail giant allows users to sell almost anything in their market place, as long as its legal and, right now, the vhs section is booming. Sell your dvds, vhs tapes, and hardtofind movies alibris. Its wild how these disney movies are so expensive, yet i feel like i could find these in my attic if i really looked. If you have old disney vhs tapes stashed around, they might. Vhs, and to a lesser extent, beta, were purely consumer formats. Vhs tapes are starting to become a collectors item. With most vhs tapes available in thrift store bins for a dollar or less, it is a hobby that provides a great thrill of the hunt vibe while being an affordable access to entry. How much do vhs tapes sell for at garage sales in the us. Decluttr type the barcode on the back of your dvds and blurays into their valuation engine, and receive an offer instantly. Buy products related to vhs to dvd converter machine and see what customers say.
Are black diamond disney vhs tapes worth thousands of. Panasonic pvd4744s progressive scan dvd vcr combo, silver. For retailers to purchase the vhs tapes, the tapes need to be in working order and in good condition. I shopped around and they pay more than any other site i found. A vcr was used for playing tapes similar to a casset player but the vcr. Beauty and the beast original release trailer 1991 youtube.
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