Gave mine away a year ago. I had not turned it on for 3 years before that.

I do not watch much TV although I got a TIVO for free and I find myself using it from time to time.

I honestly have no idea how anyone puts up with a VCR.

When my younger brother's birthday came around last year I asked him if he'd like a DVD player. He said, "No, but I'd like to get a new VCR!"
I went to Best Buy and got him the cheapest VCR money could buy because he broke the last two he owned in one year.
Late last year we had a big falling out and he said, "I was gonna make you 10 cool videotapes but because you're such a dick I'm not gonna do it!" Sure told me!

I tape shows often and am on my second duel deck vcr which makes editing a breeze compared to hooking 2 vcr together. Plus I can get blank tapes for less then a $1 can fit 8 hr or15-17 .5hr shows on a single tape with commericals edited out. I collect the shows when they come to dvd (have 29 tv box sets), but haven't parted with the same episodes i have on tape.

I know the two vcrs where we have a dvd player do not get much use expect for kids tapes. Another 2 vcrs have things run though them a dvd/vcr combo (i know i need a new tv soon as i get a job going) and a video game system. The house has 5 lone vcrs and 2 combos small tv/vcr and a dvd/vcr. Also interesting in getting a dvd recorder when they and the blank media become more resonable.