Wanted: VHS tape player for senior

[Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 17:01

Hey guys, hope someone can help me. I'm looking to buy a VHS tape player (and/or recorder) recording not needed, for my mum. She has a boxful of tapes from long ago that she watches regularly. Her old one died and now I can't find one anywhere.

Big W used to sell an LG VHS DVD recorder but not anymore. In its heyday you used to be able to buy one from JB HIFI for $49, but Big W used to sell theirs for $350 !

In retrospect I should have recorded them to DVD, but too late now.

If someone knows where I could buy one I would be most grateful. Or you may have one you want to get rid of one I could take it off your hands. I will put up a wanted ad in classifieds as well. I'm in Melbourne.

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    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 17:32

      Thanx a lot knick007. Placed bid. Will see how it goes. I thought Iooked the other day but couldn't find any good ones on ebay.

      • Randxyz123 on 22/02/2015 - 22:00
        +1

        No problem :) As others have said grab a conveter kit while you're at it and put all the videos on a hard drive….

    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 23:15

      This one went for $73 plus $15 postage. Too expensive for me. After all this is OzBargain. Duh. :)

  • bargain ogre on 22/02/2015 - 18:16
    +2

    If you're on/near the SE side of Melbourne - I've got a VHS player that I'd gladly sell you for $20. It's in good condition (NEC brand). I bought it a few years back to do some transfers of old tapes, and it's sat collecting dust in my cabinet every since. If interested let me know - and I'll try to hook it up and confirm that it's fully functional.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 23:13

      Bargain ogre can you pls test it out and pm me if its ok. I can come and pick it up. Are you near public transport? With PTV cutting out zones 2 & 3, now for $3.80 you can travel anywhere in melbourne. Cool.

      • bargain ogre on 23/02/2015 - 10:25
        +1

        Sorry just saw this reply. I'll try to get it tested in the next couple of evenings and let you know via private message here.

        • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 20:02

          got one from ebay but thanks anyway

  • danield on 22/02/2015 - 18:22
    +1

    Recently sold mine via Gumtree. The guy who bought was in similiar situation, second hand was the only option.

    I suggest that you back everything up as soon as you can upon picking up a new VCR.

  • boonanza on 22/02/2015 - 20:05
    +1

    I have a heap of old VHS fishing videos that I would love to watch again. I will try ebay & gumtree as well.

  • sparkles on 22/02/2015 - 21:05
    +2

    Op shop. I've seen the 6 head ones go for $8 at my local.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 23:09

      Nice. Thanks. Never thought of that.

  • vikvance on 22/02/2015 - 21:40
    +1

    Myer sell a VCR + DVD Recorder combo, but it's quite expensive ($350)

    http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/au-lg-vcrdvd-recorder-co…

    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2015 - 23:11

      That would be the LG one that Big W used to sell also at $350. I would never pay that.

  • Randxyz123 on 22/02/2015 - 21:56
    +3

    Tomorrow I'm definitely listing my VHS… They seem to be in high demand haha

  • Julyshas on 23/02/2015 - 11:53
    +2

    Have you tried cash converters or any OP shops thay may have some old ones

  • ramshead on 23/02/2015 - 14:05
    +1

    Do you know anyone that works in a school? They may be able to borrow one over the holiday period.

  • Ram AU on 23/02/2015 - 14:06
    +1

    That's correct. Cash Converters and other Pawn shops normally do have VHS players / recorders though second hand with 90 days warranty. They go for around $25.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 20:00

    Thanks guys finally found a relatively good one on ebay for $50 local seller so can at least go back to him if it stuffs up. As a pleasant surprise found i can video input in my graphics card so did not have to use my crappy aldi dongle i bought a few years ago. Pretty decent quality input.

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