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Video : In case anyone still cares about collec...
In case anyone still cares about collecting rare video tapes...
In case anyone still cares about collecting rare video tapes...
...here's my question to the collectors:
What would you think are the rarest and most sought-after video tapes?
It would be very interesting to get as much info as possible, e.g. type of video (VHS, NTSC, Betamax, other?); and what price was listed by seller and/or paid by the buyer, etc. ...
One of the rarest which I have is the german dubbed version of Mords pas on t'aime (=Don't Bite, We Love You), 1976, german title Beiss nicht, man liebt Dich, which was published by UFA company in 1984. Bought it in 2010 or 2011, and I saw only one or two copies for sale on the www. since!
Kind regards
sprendlinger
What would you think are the rarest and most sought-after video tapes?
It would be very interesting to get as much info as possible, e.g. type of video (VHS, NTSC, Betamax, other?); and what price was listed by seller and/or paid by the buyer, etc. ...
One of the rarest which I have is the german dubbed version of Mords pas on t'aime (=Don't Bite, We Love You), 1976, german title Beiss nicht, man liebt Dich, which was published by UFA company in 1984. Bought it in 2010 or 2011, and I saw only one or two copies for sale on the www. since!
Kind regards
sprendlinger
Re: In case anyone still cares about collecting rare video tapes...
As a seller of VHS tapes for over a decade, I would describe these as the most profitable genres:
- Pay-Per-View Professional Wrestling (1980's and 1990's)
- 90's Erotica (Cinemax/Showtime type fare)
- 70's / 80's Horror (A Dwindling market as more of these titles reach DVD)
- One-Time Television Specials (Variety Shows, Certain Mini-Series)
- New and Sealed VHS Tapes, but not of popular films
- Foreign-Dubbed American films
These are very broad strokes, of course, but there are certain rules to go by when looking for videos to sell:
- If you've heard of it, it's probably a loser. EVERYBODY bought Batman and Speed when they came out and nobody wants them now.
- In the same vein, look for actors who are more cult acts than mainstream. You are much more likely to profit from a Marty Feldman starring vehicle than a Cary Grant.
- Avoid compilation, or "Clip-Fest" titles. They've all been released in their entirety on DVD by now.
- Goodwills and Salvation Armys are great places to find titles; sometimes as much as 12 for $1. Shipping costs for online shopping make it a much less desirable venue to find titles if you're looking for profit.
- Don't spend more than a few dollars on a single title to sell unless you're certain it's a winner, the value can drop drastically overnight and different venues will get you different prices.
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- Pay-Per-View Professional Wrestling (1980's and 1990's)
- 90's Erotica (Cinemax/Showtime type fare)
- 70's / 80's Horror (A Dwindling market as more of these titles reach DVD)
- One-Time Television Specials (Variety Shows, Certain Mini-Series)
- New and Sealed VHS Tapes, but not of popular films
- Foreign-Dubbed American films
These are very broad strokes, of course, but there are certain rules to go by when looking for videos to sell:
- If you've heard of it, it's probably a loser. EVERYBODY bought Batman and Speed when they came out and nobody wants them now.
- In the same vein, look for actors who are more cult acts than mainstream. You are much more likely to profit from a Marty Feldman starring vehicle than a Cary Grant.
- Avoid compilation, or "Clip-Fest" titles. They've all been released in their entirety on DVD by now.
- Goodwills and Salvation Armys are great places to find titles; sometimes as much as 12 for $1. Shipping costs for online shopping make it a much less desirable venue to find titles if you're looking for profit.
- Don't spend more than a few dollars on a single title to sell unless you're certain it's a winner, the value can drop drastically overnight and different venues will get you different prices.
Explore the Dark Corners of Classic Cinema with the best B-Movie Reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxXHmHyfFQYVVzqexOk-lQ