Should I keep old VHS tapes?

Joe Ford

Should I keep old VHS tapes?

If you're content with the picture quality, there's no need to throw them out and re-buy them on DVD just because they are an 'obsolete' format. It was good enough during the '80s and '90s. Keep using the tapes until they wear out, then replace them with an up-to-date format.

Can I throw VHS tapes in the garbage?

Answer: VHS tapes and audio tapes are not considered household hazardous waste and can be disposed of, if they can not be reused or recycled.

Does anyone buy old VHS tapes?

Amazon – This retail giant allows you to sell used movies of any format, but their VHS marketplace is especially hot at the moment. We're talking make-you-want-to-go-out-and-buy-more-VHS-tapes-to-sell hot. This is another situation where you'll have to wait for a buyer to come along.

Where can I sell old VHS tapes?

The Great American Bash. Wrestling tapes fetch hefty prices among VHS collectors, and this second edition of “The Great American Bash” is one of the most sought after. A single copy of it sold on eBay in 2016 for nearly $5,000.

Is VHS tape toxic?

The tapes aren't dangerous so long as they don't start to break down, but there's enough toxic metal there to earn them classification of electronic waste, or “e-waste.” That means you can't just dump your old tapes in the landfill—those metals will eventually leach out in the dump, potentially contaminating the

What is Black Diamond VHS?

The Black Diamond edition refers to the diamond-shaped logo on the upper spine of each VHS clamshell case. Disney movies in the Black Diamond Collection were released between 1984 and 1994 and include titles like Robin Hood, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

What can you do with old VCR?

If you're not strapped for cash, consider donating the item. Some companies, like Goodwill, help recycle electronics so they can be used in schools or offered to low-income job seekers. If you have items that simply won't pull any cash on the secondary market, there are several options available to recycle them.