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MrCleveland · 02-23-2015, 02:19 PM

Yesterday, I was about to tape the Oscars but the tape I had for the Oscars got eaten by the VCR. I took it out to get the Head-Cleaner...but it ate that too...so, with the temper I have...yes I have one, mark my words...I threw the VCR on the ground and then in the garbage.

Where can I get a decent VCR with remote? I may get one at Wal-Mart on Saturday...though I hate going there...I don't have much options right now...

HuntingtonM15 · 02-23-2015, 02:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear that this happened, but this is the first time I've heard of a VCR being mentioned in years. I don't know how common it is to find them these days. The last time I saw them, it was all VCR/DVD combos.

Mace Dolex · 02-23-2015, 03:34 PM

Here's the problem with DVD/VCR combos, the new models at least the one I have no longer have an RF output on the back which was needed when connecting an RF cable to the RF input on the back of a TV.

If you still have an old CRTV and so desperately want just a VCR then I can suggest trying the Goodwill stores, I've seen them used going for $20.00 of course buy at your own risk.

And if you have a new HDTV then you're out of luck because the HDTV's don't have an RF output and even when using an RF adaptor (audio/video) connector it still doesn't work.

Evil Zebra · 02-23-2015, 03:47 PM

Zoneboy · 02-23-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Where can I get a decent VCR with remote? I may get one at Wal-Mart on Saturday...though I hate going there...I don't have much options right now...

You can find them at most thrift stores for $10.00 or less. I bought a Sony Hi-Fi with remote for $7.99 over 2 years ago and it still works perfectly. You might want to take a couple of AA & AAA batteries with you incase the ones in the remote are dead. The store should let you test it before deciding to buy it.

mets82 · 02-23-2015, 07:36 PM

Solomon, believe me, I know how you feel. I would go get a VCR/DVD player because I dont think they make just VCR's anymore. Btw, when you mention that the tape was eaten by the VCR what do you mean?

As far as the headcleaner goes, try not to break that because those are becoming harder and harder to come by

Mr. Television · 02-23-2015, 08:14 PM

I feel for you Paul. My VCR-DVD combo broke a few months ago. I'm going to have to go out and find a new one. I have a couple of old VCR's but they aren't in good shape.

tiredmike59 · 02-23-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

Solomon, believe me, I know how you feel. I would go get a VCR/DVD player because I dont think they make just VCR's anymore. Btw, when you mention that the tape was eaten by the VCR what do you mean?

As far as the headcleaner goes, try not to break that because those are becoming harder and harder to come by

The phrase " Tape got eaten " goes back to the old days of the 8-track.
It's when tape comes of the spools and is stuck in the belly of the machine.

Mace Dolex · 02-23-2015, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tiredmike59

The phrase " Tape got eaten " goes back to the old days of the 8-track.
It's when tape comes of the spools and is stuck in the belly of the machine.

The best solution for that was to carefully with a screwdriver remove the top cover and very steady gently unspool the tape from the VCR mechanisms.

The downside is that the tape is ruined but still watchable if you like watching a mangled picture.

ponytail · 02-24-2015, 05:55 AM

I went looking at VCR's at BestBuy about 6 months ago and the salesman told us the new models don't record anymore. I said really, I didn't know that. We just looked at them and didn't buy one.

MrCleveland · 02-24-2015, 02:12 PM

I'll be going Wal-Mart...of all places...and see if the VCR/DVD Player I get can record tapes.

If not...amazon.com it is!

Zoneboy · 02-24-2015, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I'll be going Wal-Mart...of all places...and see if the VCR/DVD Player I get can record tapes.

If not...amazon.com it is!

Walmart doesn't have much to choose from.

mets82 · 02-24-2015, 04:30 PM

You are not going to believe this. Today, I was taping something and my tape got stuck in the VCR. I had to cut the tape to get it out. If I use scotch tape to tape the tape that was cut, I should be ok with whatever I was taping.

Mace Dolex · 02-24-2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mets82

You are not going to believe this. Today, I was taping something and my tape got stuck in the VCR. I had to cut the tape to get it out. If I use scotch tape to tape the tape that was cut, I should be ok with whatever I was taping.

It won't last long because as your constantly rewinding and fast forwarding the spot where you put scotch tape will snap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I'll be going Wal-Mart...of all places...and see if the VCR/DVD Player I get can record tapes.

If not...amazon.com it is!

My DVD/VCR is from Walmart but it's not recordable.

Regulus · 02-24-2015, 10:44 PM

May I suggest "Garage Saleing" You will certainly be able to find one that DOES record for $10.00 or less.

02-23-2015, 02:19 PM	#1
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02-23-2015, 02:42 PM	#2
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I'm sorry to hear that this happened, but this is the first time I've heard of a VCR being mentioned in years. I don't know how common it is to find them these days. The last time I saw them, it was all VCR/DVD combos.

02-23-2015, 03:34 PM	#3
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,668	Here's the problem with DVD/VCR combos, the new models at least the one I have no longer have an RF output on the back which was needed when connecting an RF cable to the RF input on the back of a TV. If you still have an old CRTV and so desperately want just a VCR then I can suggest trying the Goodwill stores, I've seen them used going for $20.00 of course buy at your own risk. And if you have a new HDTV then you're out of luck because the HDTV's don't have an RF output and even when using an RF adaptor (audio/video) connector it still doesn't work.

02-24-2015, 05:55 AM	#10
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I went looking at VCR's at BestBuy about 6 months ago and the salesman told us the new models don't record anymore. I said really, I didn't know that. We just looked at them and didn't buy one.

02-24-2015, 02:12 PM	#11
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I'll be going Wal-Mart...of all places...and see if the VCR/DVD Player I get can record tapes. If not...amazon.com it is!

02-24-2015, 04:30 PM	#13
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	You are not going to believe this. Today, I was taping something and my tape got stuck in the VCR. I had to cut the tape to get it out. If I use scotch tape to tape the tape that was cut, I should be ok with whatever I was taping.