FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
- When
did VCRs first become popular?
- Can
you help me become a contestant on a game show?
- Where
is the best place to find TV shows or movies?
- What
is the best DVD Recorder to get?
- Where
can I get an episode guide for an old Tv show?
- What
is tape trading?
- Can
you still buy high grade Vhs blank tapes?
- How
often can I win on a Tvofyourlife.com contest or sweepstakes?
- I'm
transferring my old Vhs tapes to DVD, is there a good Vcr available today
When did
VCRs first become popular?
In the late 1960's the
first VTRs (as they were called then) hit the market, but they were so high
in price ($3200) they had no impact at all. The blanks were $499 each. Then
in 1975 came the first VHS VCRs as we know them today. By 1986 the average household
owned a VCR.
Can
you help me become a contestant on a game show?
We are not affiliated with
any of the the current game shows. We will direct you to a web site or supply
you with a phone number if we are aware of such information.
Where
is the best place to find TV shows or movies?
Amazon.com seems to be
the most popular place to obtain movies & TV shows on video. For older, out
of print stuff, Ebay seems to be a good source. For real rare stuff, private
collectors or tape traders may be able to help.
What
is the best DVD Recorder to get?
We have had good luck
with the Pioneer model 533H, this model has a built in hard drive. For a basic
unit we like the Sony gx-3030. There are other good models out there so
don't go just by our experience.
Where
can I get an episode guide for an old Tv show?
The website www.tv.com
is a good place to start. Typing in the name of the show you want on a
search engine + episode guide may bring you to the site that can help you.
What
is tape trading?
Videotape
trading is the practice of trading home recorded video tapes of material with
other collectors on a nonprofit basis. Each person will record material the
other person requests, and then the tapes are "swapped". Generally
tapes with content (non-blanks) are swapped tape-for-tape on an equal time basis.
If you're new to tape trading, here are some tape
trading tips, as well as some additional frequently
asked questions about tape trading.
Can
you still buy high grade Vhs blanks?
As of late 2006 Maxell
High grade blanks were still for sale at Costco Warehouse as well as a number of
on-line stores.
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How often can I win on
a Tvofyourlife.com contest or sweepstakes?
You can win once every 30
days. To enter one of our contests or sweepstakes click on the
"Trivia" button on our Home Page.
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I'm
transferring my old Vhs tapes to Dvd, is there a good Vcr available today?
Sony makes a nice Vcr
that will playback most old Vhs tapes, model Slv n-750. Jvc also makes a
good Vcr for playback of old tapes, model 3902u this is a super vhs
machine but plays back regular vhs tapes very well.
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