How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? - Page 3

Brian Shannon · 11-05-09, 09:07 AM

None any longer, sold or thrown away a long time ago

ScissorPuppy · 11-05-09, 09:13 AM

I used to have around 500 VHS tapes, Got rid of them around 2002 or so. I did keep around 100 or so, some of them had some wonderful artwork, and seeing some of the crap that passes as art on dvd/blu cases today, I just couldn't let the good artwork go.

dkedvd · 11-05-09, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ScissorPuppy

and seeing some of the crap that passes as art on dvd/blu cases today, I just couldn't let the good artwork go.

That should be the DVD TALK Quote of the year. So true... So true...

Mike UFC · 11-05-09, 11:28 AM

Two VHS tapes. Toy Story (never got rid of it for whatever reason) and trash rock band Pussy Galore's "Maximum Penetration" tape which I may sell off one of these days after converting it to DVD. I don't think it will ever see print again.

JerryKILL · 11-05-09, 11:44 AM

My VHS collection is growing at a good clip lately. Mostly obscure 70s films that are not on DVD on defunct VHS labels like Video Gems, Paragon, Continental, Vestron, Lightning, Magnetic Video Corporation, etc.

dkedvd · 11-06-09, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryKILL

My VHS collection is growing at a good clip lately.

In the past few months my VHS collection has grown quite large as well. My local Goodwill sells each tape for 25 cents. And every week I stop in I swear there must be 100 more title. So I've been grabbing tapes left and right! Why you ask?
1. There are some titles that are only available on VHS.
2. If I'm not sure if a title is going to be good why not grab if for 25 cents and if it is, get it on DVD when I see it cheap enough in the near future. Its cheaper than renting.
3. Its a great/cheap way to have a copy of a title If I haven't yet been able to find it on DVD.
And I must say... Something about popping a tape in the VCR brings back great childhood memories of watching Ghostbusters, Batman, TMNT, Aladdin, etc.

buddhawood · 11-07-09, 10:40 AM

I have them all. We started with Beta in '78 Bought my first VHS in '87 and LD in '89. I still have them all. I have one of each for every main room in the house. I have the most Beta. The full Columbia House Star Trek and about 25 other pre recorded Beta's, Beta tapes from TV and such are well over 1000. I even have the Battlestar Galactica ('78) premier that was interrupted for the signing of the Camp David accords. Although it hasn't held up to well over the years.

VHS about 50 prerecorded and 400+ from TV

Laser is around 400 mostly Star Trek and Sci-fi and Karaoke

DVD...let's not get started.

HD-DVD gotta love those dead formats!

Blu-ray here I come. The Ten Commandments...I need to buy you one more time!

balanceofpower · 11-08-09, 11:48 PM

Both the LD and VHS collections are lowering by the year. I probably had 1000+ of each at the beginning of the decade and am down to about 250 of each now and continuing to dwindle.

GenPion · 11-09-09, 01:51 AM

None. I do have plenty of the defunct HD DVD format though.

I don't even own a VCR anymore...

Ash Ketchum · 11-09-09, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by buddhawood

I even have the Battlestar Galactica ('78) premier that was interrupted for the signing of the Camp David accords. Although it hasn't held up to well over the years.

What hasn't held up well over the years? The Battlestar Galactica premiere or the Camp David accords?

buddhawood · 11-10-09, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum

What hasn't held up well over the years? The Battlestar Galactica premiere or the Camp David accords?

Good Point!

Nick Martin · 11-10-09, 06:53 PM

Batman (1989) in a "screener copy" cover
Star Wars Trilogy (with the two flaps with the box office / Academy Awards information)
Star Wars Trilogy Widescreen Collection (includes an abridged book about Lucas, as well as the "From Star Wars To Jedi" documentary)
Independence Day - Fox Widescreen Series

Alan Smithee · 11-12-09, 06:27 AM

This is one of the oldest Beta tapes I have, recorded in October 1976 (didn't record it myself, got it from a collection someone was dumping) Look how beautiful it is:
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dkedvd · 11-12-09, 09:40 AM

Worst commercials ever! I love it! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Alan Smithee · 11-13-09, 05:29 AM

I always show that to people who claim that tape wears out after about 10 years. That one was about 30 years old when I transferred it to DVD.

Kaori00 · 11-14-09, 11:24 AM

VHS zero as far Laserdiscs I have 53.

hasslein · 11-15-09, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee

I always show that to people who claim that tape wears out after about 10 years. That one was about 30 years old when I transferred it to DVD.

None of the stuff I recorded in mid 80's (VHS) is watchable anymore. Tape sticks, & freezes every couple seconds, or everything is green...

11-05-09, 09:07 AM	#51
Brian Shannon DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: USA Posts: 10,568	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? None any longer, sold or thrown away a long time ago __________________ My home theater: http://gallery.avsforum.com/showgall...=500&password=

11-05-09, 09:13 AM	#52
ScissorPuppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 656	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? I used to have around 500 VHS tapes, Got rid of them around 2002 or so. I did keep around 100 or so, some of them had some wonderful artwork, and seeing some of the crap that passes as art on dvd/blu cases today, I just couldn't let the good artwork go. __________________ " We all go alittle mad sometimes" Norman Bates 1960

11-05-09, 11:28 AM	#54
Mike UFC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cahuenga Building, Sixth Floor Posts: 140	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? Two VHS tapes. Toy Story (never got rid of it for whatever reason) and trash rock band Pussy Galore's "Maximum Penetration" tape which I may sell off one of these days after converting it to DVD. I don't think it will ever see print again.

11-05-09, 11:44 AM	#55
JerryKILL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 229	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? My VHS collection is growing at a good clip lately. Mostly obscure 70s films that are not on DVD on defunct VHS labels like Video Gems, Paragon, Continental, Vestron, Lightning, Magnetic Video Corporation, etc. __________________ Film Blog Posters, trailers, reviews

11-07-09, 10:40 AM	#57
buddhawood Cool New Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 41	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? I have them all. We started with Beta in '78 Bought my first VHS in '87 and LD in '89. I still have them all. I have one of each for every main room in the house. I have the most Beta. The full Columbia House Star Trek and about 25 other pre recorded Beta's, Beta tapes from TV and such are well over 1000. I even have the Battlestar Galactica ('78) premier that was interrupted for the signing of the Camp David accords. Although it hasn't held up to well over the years. VHS about 50 prerecorded and 400+ from TV Laser is around 400 mostly Star Trek and Sci-fi and Karaoke DVD...let's not get started. HD-DVD gotta love those dead formats! Blu-ray here I come. The Ten Commandments...I need to buy you one more time!

11-08-09, 11:48 PM	#58
balanceofpower Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 142	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? Both the LD and VHS collections are lowering by the year. I probably had 1000+ of each at the beginning of the decade and am down to about 250 of each now and continuing to dwindle.

11-09-09, 01:51 AM	#59
GenPion DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lost Island Posts: 2,782	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? None. I do have plenty of the defunct HD DVD format though. I don't even own a VCR anymore... __________________ My DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray Collection /// The Lowdown: An Entertainment Blog My Setup: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch Plasma HDTV /// Denon 1909 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Onkyo SKS-HT540 5.1 Subwoofer/Speakers /// Sony 40 GB Playstation 3 /// HD-DVD Player HD-A30 My Countdown Counting down to: J.J. Abrams Star Trek Premiere I'll be at the theater watching STAR TREK!

11-10-09, 06:53 PM	#62
Nick Martin DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,062	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? Batman (1989) in a "screener copy" cover Star Wars Trilogy (with the two flaps with the box office / Academy Awards information) Star Wars Trilogy Widescreen Collection (includes an abridged book about Lucas, as well as the "From Star Wars To Jedi" documentary) Independence Day - Fox Widescreen Series

11-12-09, 06:27 AM	#63
Alan Smithee DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: USA Posts: 2,126	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? This is one of the oldest Beta tapes I have, recorded in October 1976 (didn't record it myself, got it from a collection someone was dumping) Look how beautiful it is: object width="425" height="344">

11-12-09, 09:40 AM	#64
dkedvd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Posts: 534	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? Worst commercials ever! I love it! HAHAHAHAHAHA! __________________ My Cinematic Media Collection: http://www.dkephotography.com/dkecmc.htm

11-13-09, 05:29 AM	#65
Alan Smithee DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: USA Posts: 2,126	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? I always show that to people who claim that tape wears out after about 10 years. That one was about 30 years old when I transferred it to DVD.

11-14-09, 11:24 AM	#66
Kaori00 Cool New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 25	Re: How many VHS/Beta/Laserdisc do you own? VHS zero as far Laserdiscs I have 53.