[OT] Where have all the VCRs gone?

[ARW]

So did I. Including my wedding video tape - TBH who would want to watch a wedding video? I watched it once just after I got married.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

6 megs from a VHS? ;-)

[Roland Perry]

In message , at 20:57:39 on Tue, 21 Feb 2017, ARW remarked:

Assuming no acrimonious divorce in the mean time, either a widow or widower might gain some comfort from it. And children could well be interested.

And FWIW I videod two weddings in the mid 80's, both as a wedding present for friends, and recently they've both digitised copies as part of a 30th anniversary celebration.

[JoeJoe]

This is my (friend's) case.

[Weatherlawyer]

I beleive the tape ruins if you lie them flat. I still have my VCR but once you have seen the fil a time or two you are not likely to want to watch it decades later.

Besides the digital alternative now is amazing with android boxes so small and cheap.

[Robert]

My local Oxfam shop sells them tested and working (by me) for £9.99, but only a few of their shops sell electricals. Combo DVD and VHS players do sell for good money though ! Surprised you didnt get any offered on Freecycle , try Freegle if it is active in your area.