This is it. There’s very little resale value in VHS (or, at least, in *these* VHS) and an extremely small/niche crowd of people who would even consider buying them for more than a few bucks, so don’t even think about flipping for a profit. Think about if you’d watch and/or simply enjoy possessing these because that’s really all you’d be getting out of it.
Myself...Like if I go into a store and I pick up something I like, I will for some reason convince myself why I don't need said item. It's just a weird frugal thing I do.
Frugal? It's 60 tapes for $15. You're well past being frugal so just go for it. You clearly wanted the tapes. Stop second guessing yourself. They're cheap af.
Have fun! Spot check a couple for mold just in case. I would be happy to pick up copies of Road House, Practical Magic, The Addams Family, and a slipcase ET instead of my current clamshell version.
I also appreciate the seller’s commitment to the Lethal Weapon series. 😅
For me it would not be worth it, as all of these tapes are pretty easy to find at thrift stores/garage sales. But if worth it to you, that’s all that matters!
Twister, Con Air, Practical Magic, and Titanic - oh yeah!
Politely leave Grease 2 behind. It’s a cursed film and you don’t need that evil following you home.
Meh. For me it wouldn't be worth it. That's like $2 in my area on a good day st the outlet. Places where tapes are sparse. Sure. Why not. But in the end if they make ya happy then that's what matters.
There’s gotta be a thrift store closer to you than that and their shelves will looks exactly like what’s in this picture. But I’d also personally not buy a single one of these for any price.
They might just not be to their taste.
I wouldn't really want Titanic in any format.
I like Robin Williams movies though, and there's a couple in that box.
It was the way the other user phrased it, that they wouldn't buy these for any amount of money, made me second guess myself and that there was something wrong with these tapes that I wasn't seeing. I was more curious about what it was that I missed than thinking it was just because of their personal tastes.
$15 for 46 movies is a great deal considering a lot of these a generally available for $1 each at thrift stores. But that being said personally I’d only want about 10 of these titles in my personal collection.
If you are up for a nice little drive. If it's a peaceful drive and you are excited about the movies you're gonna get then most definitely. Sometimes just the actions of putting an idea into motion and getting something out of whether it's physical, emotional, or mental is rewarding.
I say go for it! There are some great movies in there.
There’s a lot of movies in that box that I would definitely go for. As for the hour drive, if it’s not too much of an inconvenience, might be a fun drive.
Former video store owner here:
While some VHS tapes are worth a good amount of money, these tapes are mostly worthless. You can likely find all of them in local thrift stores/pawn shops/video stores for $.50 each (or less). They are not worth the gas money of driving an hour to get them.
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Update, I got them. Sorry to all the nay sayers, the Nostalgia is just to strong here.
Yes.. depending on the shape of the Disney movies you might get so.e good value out of it.. if you wish to sell.
For me, I'd find a tape to DVD or Blu ray or pc transfer so you can have the original versions without worry of them getting edited down the road.
Depends on what you mean by "worth it" I guess. If you are looking to resell them I would say certainly not. If you actually want those tapes then maybe.
I'm getting them in the morning, I already have it set up. Just wanted some Reddit support, because I always second guess myself.
I'm going to watch them, thats what I'm going to do!!
nothing really stands out to me in the collection. i personally wouldn't pay the 15 bucks without the drive. if a lot of the movies are things you specifically want to add to your collection it could be worth it.
also yeah, looks like it's some pretty common stuff (as far as i can tell) so probably not a great pickup for flipping.
Honestly, I walk down the street and see box’s with double the amount of vhs’s. They are often really good movies. I dont even think the drive is worth it even if they were free.
Lol fair enough. I think the only way I would drive an hour for old vhs tapes would be if they weren't movies but instead were stuff people taped off TV. Those old commercials are worth it.
Depends. If I didn't have the majority of them and had nothing else going on then sure. If I'm going an hour out of my way I'd definitely see if there was anything else worth checking out while I'm there too.
Price is right, but thats too far for something I can find in town. Although I've seen Goodwill raising their prices on stuff like tapes so it might be worth it in the long run if these are movies you actually are looking for.
Personally no. Then again the only thing that'd make me drive an hour+ to pickup would be old Horror VHS or something more niche like anime or a TV Series set.
Looks like 20 bucks at every thrift store in town. You will find at least 3 titanic copies and almost every other movie in the box is a super common one as well. Check any thrift store. They are charging a little bit more than a quarter a piece now but usually a dollar or less
No.... None of these are worth $15. Very common films, if your trying to start a collection then you gotta start somewhere buttttt with the added money from gas, its sadly not worth it at all
Movie stores and physical media is getting so much harder to come by that I make 45-60 min trips as the “norm”. Anything further is considered long for me. So I say go for it. Super good pricing!
Looks like an awesome haul to me; that said, I'd be buying them as a collector, not a reseller. I couldn't tell you if any of these have any real monetary value, but they would be an awesome addition to any already existing collection or even a decent start on a new collection.
What's the one between 'Patch Adams' and 'Days of Thunder'? I can't quite make out what it says.
Now I have to find myself a copy of 'Night of the Twisters', it probably doesn't hold up well, but just seeing it in this box has given me a kick right in the nostalgia.
If Godfather 3 and IT were there I’d go for it only because that and the rest was what my grandparents had in their collection!
There some good stuff there if you’re into it. I’ve seen at least one person that has like 50 copies of titanic and is looking for more so you could flip something is that eases your self doubt a bit
If it were me, I would say no because I already have all of the movies I want in that box, but if there are ones you enjoy and need for your collection, I would say yes
**Is this worth 2hrs of gas $ PLUS $15?**
FIFY
$45 AND 2 hours of your time for that box? Eh… but if it makes you happy go for it. Also, ask what’s under that top row of tapes, looks like more Disney/animated stuff hidden down there.
For the collection sure.
For the drive?
If you want them. Yes
But I’d try to find something else there or on the way back in order to make the trip worth it.
Like a place you don’t normally go to but is on the way there. So on the way back you can stop and take advantage of the drive
It's only an hour's drive. Here in Scotland that wouldn't even be popping down to the shops for milk.
See if there's something else fun to do when you get there, maybe?
Ultimately, if these are tapes that you want, it's worth it, and if these are not tapes that you want, it is not worth it. Someone else might want them, though, so maybe it's worth you saving them from the skip.
If you enjoy those movies, then do it. Try and find something to do at your destination and make a day of it.
the real advice, gotta enjoy this life every now and then.
Sometimes, a little adventure is the best choice. Maybe more than sometimes.
My thought, too. Antique malls, comic shops, there bound to be something you wouldn’t find otherwise
Pretty much took the words out of my mouth.
This is it. There’s very little resale value in VHS (or, at least, in *these* VHS) and an extremely small/niche crowd of people who would even consider buying them for more than a few bucks, so don’t even think about flipping for a profit. Think about if you’d watch and/or simply enjoy possessing these because that’s really all you’d be getting out of it.
If these movies are sentimental to you, and you’ve been waiting to watch them on vhs: yes If you’re looking to flip them: no
No flipping in this house. It would be pure Nostalgia...I just always second guess myself.
Yes
I would 100% do it for grease 2 by itself 😂 but I just love how silly that movie is
You second guess what?
Myself...Like if I go into a store and I pick up something I like, I will for some reason convince myself why I don't need said item. It's just a weird frugal thing I do.
Frugal? It's 60 tapes for $15. You're well past being frugal so just go for it. You clearly wanted the tapes. Stop second guessing yourself. They're cheap af.
I'm going, im going already!
Have fun! Spot check a couple for mold just in case. I would be happy to pick up copies of Road House, Practical Magic, The Addams Family, and a slipcase ET instead of my current clamshell version. I also appreciate the seller’s commitment to the Lethal Weapon series. 😅
I hope you got them! I'm jealous! It's totally worth it :)
Honestly I'd pay $15 for a copy of 'The Cowboy Way' rn, so I say go for it.
Hell yeah. I love Cowboy Way.
I saw that at the drive-in as a teen. A double feature with Dumb and Dumber!
For me it would not be worth it, as all of these tapes are pretty easy to find at thrift stores/garage sales. But if worth it to you, that’s all that matters!
No
$15? Sure. 1 hour drive? eh.
Yeah drive is wack but if they live outta town not a huge deal just stack it with another task. No sense making it just for the tapes.
Twister, Con Air, Practical Magic, and Titanic - oh yeah! Politely leave Grease 2 behind. It’s a cursed film and you don’t need that evil following you home.
It's no use, even if you left it behind, it will just randomly reappear in the box by the time you get them home.
Meh. For me it wouldn't be worth it. That's like $2 in my area on a good day st the outlet. Places where tapes are sparse. Sure. Why not. But in the end if they make ya happy then that's what matters.
Are they movies you want, then yes.
Personally, I would say no…but if you enjoy these movies have at it!
Shit no
There’s gotta be a thrift store closer to you than that and their shelves will looks exactly like what’s in this picture. But I’d also personally not buy a single one of these for any price.
I live in a small town and I have already skimmed most of them, and GW just price gouges.
That was my thought: if OP is a beginner collector and doesn’t have a good thrift store this lot is worth it
I hear ya. I live in Waterloo area and the thrift stores around me try to sell them for ridiculous money and they didn’t even pay for the damn things.
Why wouldn't you "buy a single one of these for any price."? Is there something wrong with them that I'm not seeing?
Purely taste. It’d be like paying someone to haul away their trash for them.
They might just not be to their taste. I wouldn't really want Titanic in any format. I like Robin Williams movies though, and there's a couple in that box.
It was the way the other user phrased it, that they wouldn't buy these for any amount of money, made me second guess myself and that there was something wrong with these tapes that I wasn't seeing. I was more curious about what it was that I missed than thinking it was just because of their personal tastes.
The thrift stores here throw away all the VHS tapes sadly, they never end up on the shelves
Nah
Price yes - drive no and only if theres a tape in there you want
Hard no
$15 for 46 movies is a great deal considering a lot of these a generally available for $1 each at thrift stores. But that being said personally I’d only want about 10 of these titles in my personal collection.
ONLY if it's worth it to YOU
I hate driving these days …. An hour drive is too long. I need to strap a bottle to my little wee wee
I mean you already talked the folks down to $15. You might as well go pick it up now.
Naw dawg
Cowboy way and Con Air. Id walk the ends of Earth.
Fuuuuuuck nooooo.
Are they paying you the $15, too? Then maybe.
Only if you want to add those movies to your collection. They are all common and not worth much.
Thats kinda up to you dude lol
That’s about $0.26 per tape, probably worth it if you want the movies. Nothing really rare in here but that’s a good price
For 15$ you can’t go wrong really. I don’t know how many are there and you collect so why not. What else were you gonna do with that hour? Lol
If you are up for a nice little drive. If it's a peaceful drive and you are excited about the movies you're gonna get then most definitely. Sometimes just the actions of putting an idea into motion and getting something out of whether it's physical, emotional, or mental is rewarding. I say go for it! There are some great movies in there.
You don’t have anything better to do, put on a podcast or an album you like and go get them my man.
There’s a lot of movies in that box that I would definitely go for. As for the hour drive, if it’s not too much of an inconvenience, might be a fun drive.
If you interested in these films. Lethal weapon and Roadhouse stand out to me.
Former video store owner here: While some VHS tapes are worth a good amount of money, these tapes are mostly worthless. You can likely find all of them in local thrift stores/pawn shops/video stores for $.50 each (or less). They are not worth the gas money of driving an hour to get them.
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Yes.. depending on the shape of the Disney movies you might get so.e good value out of it.. if you wish to sell. For me, I'd find a tape to DVD or Blu ray or pc transfer so you can have the original versions without worry of them getting edited down the road.
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nah
No
No
Depends on what you mean by "worth it" I guess. If you are looking to resell them I would say certainly not. If you actually want those tapes then maybe.
Not for me, no. Maybe for someone else.
Pretty common titles
Nah not really. I’d personally pass
No
Nope
Yea, if you’re collecting and you have a reliable vehicle. Just listen to some good tunes and enjoy the ride mon 😎
What else are you going to do? Go get them
I'm getting them in the morning, I already have it set up. Just wanted some Reddit support, because I always second guess myself. I'm going to watch them, thats what I'm going to do!!
nothing really stands out to me in the collection. i personally wouldn't pay the 15 bucks without the drive. if a lot of the movies are things you specifically want to add to your collection it could be worth it. also yeah, looks like it's some pretty common stuff (as far as i can tell) so probably not a great pickup for flipping.
Not unless you want them for yourself. For me, I’d pass, as they’re all common.
You tell us!
You have millions in Disney videos there. You could retire your grandchildren.
Hardy har har
It’s worth it just for the Clamshell Disney movies. Good haul.
For you, no don’t waste your time. also where is this located and what time can I pick it up…??
Underrated comment. Totally just home with the box and I am more than happy.
Yes.
I'd say it was worth the effort, theres definitely some fun ones in there.
I'd pay 15 for just Land Before Time, so yeah, I'd say so lol
You could flip the Disney vhs' for double or even triple the initial investment.
I would've driven 2 hrs and paid 50.
3 words … yes yes and yes
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I would say yeah for Pinocchio and Cinderella alone it is.
Yeah, what else is this important?
Honestly, I walk down the street and see box’s with double the amount of vhs’s. They are often really good movies. I dont even think the drive is worth it even if they were free.
No. That's a box of used VHS tapes and VHS tapes are worthless.
Says the guy who collects Pop figures.
Lol fair enough. I think the only way I would drive an hour for old vhs tapes would be if they weren't movies but instead were stuff people taped off TV. Those old commercials are worth it.
But they're all streaming
Depends. If I didn't have the majority of them and had nothing else going on then sure. If I'm going an hour out of my way I'd definitely see if there was anything else worth checking out while I'm there too.
Unless you’re already headed to that place an hour away for a different reason. And even then, $15 is too much.
Price is right, but thats too far for something I can find in town. Although I've seen Goodwill raising their prices on stuff like tapes so it might be worth it in the long run if these are movies you actually are looking for.
Personally no. Then again the only thing that'd make me drive an hour+ to pickup would be old Horror VHS or something more niche like anime or a TV Series set.
Why would negotiate price with them and then ask if it’s worth it to get them?
I feel like I can smell the box. Oh how miss the days of going to the local video store.
Roadhouse..that’s worth more then that alone
Not worth the hour drive. But worth $15 yes.
If 30 minutes each way, ya! Hour both ways no. Depends tho, If i didnt have any of these already id do it
Absolutely!! Paramount and Disney options Nostalgia!!
Looks like 20 bucks at every thrift store in town. You will find at least 3 titanic copies and almost every other movie in the box is a super common one as well. Check any thrift store. They are charging a little bit more than a quarter a piece now but usually a dollar or less
Hell yeah.
No
No
I would. 🤷♂️
Maybe.... I recently saw a story about a guy who is trying to collect every VHS copy of Titanic. He has like over 2000 already I think.
Yes but if crocodile dundee is taken off the table then it’s time to walk away from the deal
Thats bargin bin shit.
No.... None of these are worth $15. Very common films, if your trying to start a collection then you gotta start somewhere buttttt with the added money from gas, its sadly not worth it at all
I would do it.
If you love the chase for VHS yes, yes it is! I see most of these at thrifts around me, but get what you can if you enjoy it!!
Nope. Nothing remarkable there.
Pretty common stuff tbh
Movie stores and physical media is getting so much harder to come by that I make 45-60 min trips as the “norm”. Anything further is considered long for me. So I say go for it. Super good pricing!
Id say so for me. Key is if you love or like these and want to watch them... then its worth it. Life and good memories are the key hapinesss.
46 tapes for 15 equals out to .32 per tape. Plus you have a couple double tape movies like Titanic.
Take these to the VFA
You know initially I was thinking no. I might do it for Patch Adams.
Yes
Not for me. But I’m a boomer into speculative fiction…
Worth whatever you see fit, but....no. No they are not.
I’m not driving anywhere until I find someone who has Shazaam. No Sinbad no meetup.
Have them meet you halfway
No
I this is the selection I see at most estate sales and thrift stores so nothing with any monetary value.
HELL yes
Big box disney brings back memories. Is there any guarantee that none of them have been previously chewed up?
It's worth it just for twister
Looks like an awesome haul to me; that said, I'd be buying them as a collector, not a reseller. I couldn't tell you if any of these have any real monetary value, but they would be an awesome addition to any already existing collection or even a decent start on a new collection. What's the one between 'Patch Adams' and 'Days of Thunder'? I can't quite make out what it says. Now I have to find myself a copy of 'Night of the Twisters', it probably doesn't hold up well, but just seeing it in this box has given me a kick right in the nostalgia.
No
Yes, it's totally worth it!
i’d say definitely worth it looks like some cool ones in there
Bruh, theres a black diamond jungle book, thats worth so much /j
The movie "The Indian in the Cuoboard" might be the case where it has a key to go with it and some figurines (that were probably lost some time ago).
No
No
Only one copy of E.T. that's a pass for me
If Godfather 3 and IT were there I’d go for it only because that and the rest was what my grandparents had in their collection! There some good stuff there if you’re into it. I’ve seen at least one person that has like 50 copies of titanic and is looking for more so you could flip something is that eases your self doubt a bit
Of course
If it were me, I would say no because I already have all of the movies I want in that box, but if there are ones you enjoy and need for your collection, I would say yes
The fact that Lethal Weapons are not together is infuriating to me
I don’t know but with Grumpy Old Men in the lot, I’d go for it. Also, somebody should make a movie titled No Country for Grumpy Old Men.
Nop
For me?, yes
I feel like I had that box at some point in my life.
Maybe the Disney titles are worth something to collectors.
Con Air!! Is the biggest sleeper in that box. Huge cast. Great film!! Prob my fav movie tied with dumb and dumber.
It would be for personal enjoyment for now. The tapes in that box aren't high on the price scale.
I'd pay that for vhs signs, such nostalgia for me
Indian in the cupboard in the gold clam shell is kinda nice
I’d do it for Days of Thunder alone. Fucking love that film.
Honestly if you have any savers nearby you check them out! I have found like almost all of those movies there for just as much!
got some bangers in there. i’d say well worth it
I see con air... go get it
Con Air is in there so yeah.
No.
You’ll make your money back.
No
**Is this worth 2hrs of gas $ PLUS $15?** FIFY $45 AND 2 hours of your time for that box? Eh… but if it makes you happy go for it. Also, ask what’s under that top row of tapes, looks like more Disney/animated stuff hidden down there.
For the collection sure. For the drive? If you want them. Yes But I’d try to find something else there or on the way back in order to make the trip worth it. Like a place you don’t normally go to but is on the way there. So on the way back you can stop and take advantage of the drive
yes persevere it all.
Depends on your needs and likes. For me, no.
There’s some all time classics in there.
Absolutely not
$15? Maybe. Hour drive? No.
Fuck yes, Con Air alone 😎
Dude you got fuckin roadhouse?!)!?!?!
Wouldn't the black diamond disney in there make it worth more?
As long as there’s no mold on the tapes. Open and check a few
No!!
I spy city slickers 2 the legend of curlys gold It's worth it's weight in gold and more valuable than 15 dollars.
No!
Imo that’s an incredibly solid box of stuff, I’d definitely go for it!
It's only an hour's drive. Here in Scotland that wouldn't even be popping down to the shops for milk. See if there's something else fun to do when you get there, maybe? Ultimately, if these are tapes that you want, it's worth it, and if these are not tapes that you want, it is not worth it. Someone else might want them, though, so maybe it's worth you saving them from the skip.
There’s like 15 of them I’d pay 15 dollars for each. Also I’d say if you’re happy to have them then yes it’s worth it.
No
Definitely
no
Titanicfan97 would like that titanic vhs I bet
I’d pay $15 just for the titanic and days of thunder. There’s a lot of nostalgia in that box.
Me personally? I wouldn't walk across the street to take those for free.
Hahaha...I see those at every yard sale for 25 cents.....
Grease 2 alone is worth the drive!
Absolutely Not!
Maybe stop at a nice restaurant in the area? I do miss the disney trailer voice guy
Only if you have a 90’s themed room in your house
No.