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hey guys was doing some work and was surprised when I stumbled on to this . I was surprised to see theres value in used VCRS on ebay.
Panasonic PV 2601 181 Channel Tuner VHS Omnivision VCR Player Remote | eBay
if the link doesn't work just look up used vcrs in ebays sold listings
20.00 for shipping and he's still getting bids????
actually sold two vcr's the last month I was doing ebay......I don't think you can hardly buy them anymore in the box stores so Ebay is only route (I think)....You may be able to get a dual dvd/vcr but have not been to wal-mart in a while
VCR's are still a fine way to watch a movie and these days you can find 100's of VCR tapes in the trash
You can buy them from some stores still. Just not the movies. an usually with a dvd combo. An yes, they are great for movies still. I added over 75 movies recently from 80s and 90s, an it cost me less then 20 bucks for all the movies. Some aren't even available on DVD. So yes, still love out there for VCR's.
I own one VCR thats never been replaced since I bought it about 8 years ago. I've gone through several dvd players. I don't rebuy movies just cause some new thing came out. HDD, blu-ray, etc I can do without all of it. I enjoyed these same older movies when they first came out, making it look all spiffy won't change, the action(or lack of), story, plot, acting, etc. It'll just make you feel better when everything else sucks. You can always say.."But man it looked good!" ;)
Keep selling them if the sell! Someone out there just hit a yard sale or thrift store, or a curb find an found a bunch of movies an need something play them on. Heh.
Sirscrapalot - I wish this laptop would self destruct in 5 seconds..
Watch for the old Betamax units. Found one at a rummage sale for $2 once.
Vintage Sony Super Betamax SL HF600 Hi Fi Beta Player VCR Remote Manual SL HF600 | eBay
I immediately regret scrapping the ones i had now...
I know you thrift store guys maybe going to the stores . Im debating if I should roll the dice and get a few from the thrift store and try to sell them :&
I was considering that. Maybe making a list of the ones that sell best online and trying to find themQuote:
Originally Posted by redcrossnj
i have one with a dual layer system (two decks).......Looks expensive (or it probably was).........might get around to checking it tonight
ya they do great I sell about 20 a month, most are local sales but i do sell high end ones on ebay for $50 most i sell for $5-10 in person. laserdisc players can fetch $50-100 on ebay. never sold a working Betamax but do sell them for parts but I do not get many of them
Scrapped the last one I picked up without even testing. Looked like some kid stuffed food in it.
Nasty.
Can't say much though, mine tried the same with ours when he was around 2. LOL
We sell a lot of the combo dvd vrs and all the high end vcrs we come across about 10 to 15 a week on ebay.
Ha. I ever find a betamax it's going to be in my collection. I remember them when you can could still rent them, same with the old laser disc players, not surprised still a market for either.
I say take a chance Red, if your doing the thrift store route, or yard sales, you shouldnt be paying more then a couple bucks. Lest how their priced by me. thrift store..run me about 2 if I bought it there, yard sale..even cheaper as you can haggle.
Good on you all for selling the older stuff, there is still folks out there who love their vhs, dvd, laser disc, beta etc.
Oh an I also have dual one Mike, looks fancy but it's just a emerson. Free from a yard sale. :) works to, its my back up for when the current ones go bye bye.
Sirscrapalot - Likes old stuff.
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Sadly I have the same philosophy about many of my body parts. /Moose
We just sold a laser disc player for 799.99 with in one hour of listing it.
Runco LJR II Lucasfilm THX Laserdisc Super Laser Disc Player | eBay
Crazy. Just goes to show you there's something out there for everyone.
nice score E.
Sirscrapalot - Needs to keep an eye out for laser disc players
Laser disc players seem to die from old age (laser diodes fail I think) so working models command some money from collectors.
You might think VCRs are worthless but thrift stores have millions of old kids VHS tapes for very little so they are a cheap way of keeping the kids amused connected to an old CRT TV.
I still have my old VHS and SVHS decks, plus I purchased a pro rackmount JVC SVHS unit for my old analog video editing collection. If anybody runs into any old JVC Pro decks (BR-xxxxxx) that have an RS232 or RS422 interface add-on let me know.
All VCRs that have been sold on Ebay recently
vcr in Consumer Electronics | eBay
Not bad, but what's the payoff after shipping?Quote:
Originally Posted by redcrossnj
Anything that plays old media will continue to be in demand. I have a bunch of old VHS tapes of things that can't be found elsewhere: me giving a lecture, me in an old play.
Just as I have old photos on old floppies of various kinds. I really should consider transferring this old stuff to the cloud. We will see if I ever get around to it.
Most people probably have irreplaceable materials on old media, and you need old players to access them.
Also, I think there is value in old pieces just as they are: look at the people who collect and display vintage photo equipment and old computers/word processors. VHS and Beta players could be next.
PS - i think I said the word Old nine times in this post. Now, ten times. ;)
I thought I would dredge this topic up out of the murky depths. Anyone had new insights or new outlets about old media players, especially DVD/VCR combos and stereos? I think my issue is that I can't distinguish a poor quality make from a better one, working or no, so I don't even know how which ones to set aside for sale.
I'm still using the VCR systems and have collected up quite a few of them as well as many other types of older systems such as BETA and the RCA SelectaVision consoles.
I don't watch any broadcast media or such, just recorded media. Figured that for the price of a DISH set up I could buy all the recorded media I wanted.
I heard that the last company that made VCR systems closed down in the last couple of years. And the VHS tapes are getting scarce in the thrift shops around me, but there are still a few shops "trying" to sell them.
I also don't like flat screens so I have a nice selection of SONY Trinitron sets as I prefer the viewing over the round and glossy tubes.
Vinyl LP,s are still popular and they are still making some, as are the players.
The cheaper new record players ruin records the first time you play it on one.
The arms not stabilised enough & the needle sways like a drunken driver on a one lane road.
Hits the sides of the groove & rubs the edges of the ripples in the groove off.
I had a new record i played on a friends cheaper record player & from then on there was a scratchy sound appearing just to the left of the right speaker when i played it on mine.
I once heard the expression " A used records only as good as the worst record player it was played on".
If the current phase of buying records keeps up for a while, the record players i have saved up over the years will be worth a bit.
In general, any record player with a 'Weighted tone arm' & preferred with a stroboscopic speed adjustment, is probably worth getting if its cheap enough.
Any players with a rubber drive belt will need to have it replaced. A good Stylus is a big advantage, a Ortofon OM10 cartridge & stylus etup is worth about US$50.
You need to buy a gauge to set it up, but there's cardboard foldable versions that do the job.
A amp i found in the scrap pile years ago, i put up on internet auction today. Already have one bidder of NZ$300, 11 hours after the auction started.
Its the first ever item i have put up for auction & it has given me some confidence in selling the rest of my hordings...
This is what makes smart phones so wonderful.....just type model # into ebay and check sold listings.......anything like this selling for over $50 should be put aside.....any less than That probably not worth effort.....high end ones used and tested can bring several hundred bucksQuote:
Originally Posted by Breakage
I don't use any of the Bluetooth items and I've noticed that those new turntables are all set up to interact with others from their dimension.
I have many of the old turntables and a few of the combo sets that had radio and a 8 track or cassette deck on them. The clear plastic covers for the turntables on those are rare in perfect condition, if there is one with the system.
I myself don't listen to music much any more, so I don't listen to the hoard of music media I have, but on rare occasion.
I do still enjoy my movie watching.
VHS players are still in demand. The tapes have to be special for someone to want them. Some VHS tapes are worth $50.00 give or take.
I bought 187 VHS tapes for 10 cents each about a month or so back. I buy a lot of DVDs also when I can get them for a dollar or less. Have bought many sealed in plastic for 50 cents to $1.50.
The top quality players will still sell even if they have problems as they are worth fixing and collectors want them.