What Is The Most Valuable VHS Tape?

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The Lion King

. Released on VHS in 1995, this film not only tops the list of best-selling VHS , but also sits in the list of one of the best-selling DVDs of all time, too. With sales reaching 32 million copies with a revenue of $520 million, The Lion King is the most successful VHS release of all time.

What can I do with old video tapes?

  1. Thrift Stores. Most thrift stores will accept donations of VHS tapes.
  2. Green Disk. Green Disk will recycle your old VHS tapes for you.
  3. Freecycle. Offer your VHS tapes on Freecycle and hope somebody else wants them.
  4. Make Scarecrows. …
  5. Knit With the Tape.

Are video tapes worth anything?

Many VHS tapes are

worth 50 cents to a few dollars

, though collectible tapes can sell for up to $50 or more. Betamax tapes can sell for up to $20 or more. Here are some real-world videotape values.

Is it illegal to sell VHS tapes?


It is legal to sell almost anything you own

. IF you bought a legitimate VHS tape and not a pirate or download you took of the Net you can resell it.

Do charity shops take video tapes?

The first, and easiest, solution is

to sell your collection online

, on eCommerce websites such as eBay. If you don't like to use the internet much, you can always take them to a flea market. Your old tapes might be of little interest to you, but some people enjoy collecting remains of a past that they love and cherish.

Should I throw away VHS tapes?

Answer: VHS tapes and audio tapes are not considered household hazardous waste and

can be disposed of

, if they can not be reused or recycled.

Who takes old VHS?

Drop off old VHS tapes to a

Goodwill, Salvation Army

or St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop.

How do I dispose of video tapes?

How to recycle VHS tapes. Step 1:

Find an e-waste recycler in your area using the Earth911 recycling search

. Step 2: Call and ask if they accept VHS tapes because their policies are changing all the time. Step 3: If there are no e-waste recyclers in your area, visit GreenDisk.com.

What can I do with old video tapes UK?

  1. Charity shops will accept donations of commercial videos. They may also accept used recordable videotapes.
  2. Try donating to local libraries and schools, or try re-selling your videos to secondhand dealers or online.

How do I dispose of old VHS tapes UK 2020?

  1. You can re-use your VHS cassette tapes at Freecycle.
  2. Donate them to your nearest charity shop(s), we advise you check with the shop first.

How do I get rid of old VHS tapes?

How to recycle VHS tapes. Step 1:

Find an e-waste recycler in your area using the Earth911 recycling search

. Step 2: Call and ask if they accept VHS tapes because their policies are changing all the time. Step 3: If there are no e-waste recyclers in your area, visit GreenDisk.com.

Does Best Buy take old VHS tapes?


Best Buy stores accept drop off of VHS tapes

, although the company's website indicates stores accept only three items per family per day. … The vast majority of VHS cassettes will end up in landfills.

Can I get money for old VHS tapes?

Many VHS tapes are worth 50 cents to a few dollars, though

collectible tapes can sell for up to $50 or more

. Betamax tapes can sell for up to $20 or more. Here are some real-world videotape values.

How do you get rid of old videos?

The first, and easiest, solution is

to sell your collection online

, on eCommerce websites such as eBay. If you don't like to use the internet much, you can always take them to a flea market. Your old tapes might be of little interest to you, but some people enjoy collecting remains of a past that they love and cherish.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.