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Old 09-01-2020, 01:11 PM
KekkyLekky KekkyLekky is offline
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Originally Posted by zeno View Post
I still have a side loaded Zenith VCR that is low miles & works
perfect. It was built by JVC. Zenith VCR's started with Sony
built Betamax machines. Later they switched to JVC VHS machines
& sales went through the roof. About 4 yrs later they switched to
Gold Star ( LG ) VCR's. Looking at the model number I think yours is
a GS.
The rarity does not translate into its value. The best thing is it still
works & looks good. Your $5 was not wasted. If nothing else
you can show off some "old hi tech" A cool piece of history.
OH dont run it into the ground. IMHO most old tapes are losing the
coatings & can clog up heads. Its kinda like an antique car that you take
out for a parade but not to go on a cross country trip.

73 Zeno
LFOD !
As of now, it is the only VCR in my possession, and I have it hooked up to my Dish Network. I've already made recordings on it (and have Maxell Epitaxial cassettes coming) and have a stack of tapes to make captures from. Nonetheless, I'll try to use it pretty sparingly.
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