Even if they have been replaced by DVDs then Blu-rays then streaming platforms, VHS is still relevant today. If you have carefully kept them in your closet or elsewhere, it is time to bring out your VHS because they can bring you big profits or become part of your interior decoration.
VHS, THESE NOSTALGIC OBJECTS
These small black boxes, whose format is precisely 187 x 102 x 25 mm, were a real success in the 1980s and 1990s after their launch at the end of the 1970s. Today, they have a nostalgic side and are very popular collectors and movie buffs wanting to have a VHS version of their favorite film in their possession. Not to mention that VHS tapes were used to keep track of important private events (weddings, birthdays, first steps, etc.).
VHS represents an alternative to dematerialized versions of films and thus allows you to immerse yourself in an era where streaming did not exist. However, not everything is available on the Internet and sometimes VHS is the only way to have an accurate version of a film. In addition, to access content on the platforms you often need to have a subscription or buy the film. With a VHS, only one purchase is enough and offers the possibility of watching the film without a time limit.
THE SUCCESSÂ OF VINTAGE OBJECTS
In recent years, vintage objects have been on the rise. They find their place in our interiors as decorative elements and are brought up to date. The vintage style is even one of the most widespread in interior decoration. Many people go to flea markets looking for objects from the past to decorate their interiors. Even clothes from previous decades are making a comeback.
VHS belongs to another generation but they are also a way of recalling an audiovisual era that no longer exists today. It should be remembered that they allowed everyone to record something and then watch it using a video recorder.
SOME IDEAS FORÂ RECYCLING YOUR VHS
First of all, know that if you want to get rid of your VHS, you must take them to the recycling center and not put them in a traditional trash can. Before doing this, you will need to separate the plastic case from the magnetic strip because the latter is not recyclable.
Rather than throwing away your old VHS tapes or letting them collect dust, you can transform them. With a little imagination, your cassettes can be diverted. They become a flowerpot, a pencil case, a container…
You can also give them a second life in a charity store, offer them to collectors, or go to specialized stores that will buy your VHS.
RESALE OFÂ VHS AT A HIGH PRICE
Unused for years, VHS tapes may be taking up space in your closet or on a shelf and you want to get rid of them. This could be a serious mistake because some could be resold at a high price. These are rare cassettes and therefore highly sought after by collectors but not only. VHS continues to increase in value.
Indeed, between 2016 and 2019, sales of VHS increased by 5% while those of DVDs and Blu-rays fell. If you have rare tapes, you can become rich. Some collector’s editions, notably Disney cartoons, can reach several tens of thousands of euros. Take the time to check your attic or closet, you may have a nugget in your possession. To find out, watch your VHS. Depending on the movie, if it has a logo, it may be part of a special collection.
VHSs are the symbol of a bygone era. Today they are back in the spotlight and even participate in interior decoration. Some are resold for several thousand euros because they are rare and are considered collector’s items.
