VHS Collectors Unite!

r/VHStrading • u/KatharineIsabelle • Jun 21 '17

VHS Junkies Unite!

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While the primary focus of r/VHStrading is VHS, other retro formats are welcome including: 8mm film, laserdisc, BETA, etc.

If you choose to buy, sell or trade items within this page do it a YOUR OWN RISK!

Moderators will not resolve any personal issues between members.

Selling/trading/buying related incidents between members are to be resolved by the individual members, on their own, and completely outside of the group and it's public forum.

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r/VHStrading • u/KatharineIsabelle • Jun 29 '17

Help make r/VHStrading a better place and I will mail you free shit!

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Okay, maybe gifts is an overstatement but r/VHStrading aesthetically looks pretty bad and I'm too lazy to learn to edit the stylesheet or teach myself CSS (if that's even what they use).

So here is what I am proposing. I have several hundred VHS tapes I wouldn't mind departing with in exchange for help. I will be mailing out grab bags of randomly selected VHS tapes for free for those who manage to accomplish what I am asking.

Getting the page to look better is top priority for now. Spreading the word/advertising is important too.

Lastly, I'm gonna be honest with you: don't expect to receive any rare OOP shock/horror/exploitation films. You'll just get a few random tapes (mostly still sealed) which are likely pretty bad. I actually have no idea because I haven't watched them.

EDIT: Someone asked about what in particular they can do to help. I responded with the below:

I'm new to reddit, so others please step in and correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the two most important things at this stage are:

(1) Editing our stylesheet so our page is more attractive. For example, compare our page to a page (who I'm a fan of) r/truefilm. I know a shit ton on VHS media as a whole and genre, but and pretty clueless in this area.

(2) Getting the word out in order to get as many subscribers as possible. This could be referencing r/VHStrading on other sites/forums, to friends and family...HOWEVER I find the most efficient way is messaging other reddit communities and asking whether they would be willing to list r/VHStrading on their right column of recommended pages in exchange for us doing the same. I feel like a dick because I did this with r/VHScoverART and while he listed us on his page, I couldn't figure out how to add recommended subreddits in the right column. Which ultimately goes back to point 1. We need people with a basic understanding of CSS, art design, and ability to promote and attract effectively.

EDIT 2: Also, if you live somewhere way out in the middle of fucking nowhere, that might be an issue. I have no idea how much it would cost to mail a tape to Kazakhstan. If you live in the USA or Canada you should be fine.

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r/VHStrading • u/Chuy1atx • 13h ago

FS Austin, TX Rare 1990s Selena Broadcast VHS Tapes (Individual Sale) + DJ Estate Vault Archive

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Hey Austin,

I am clearing out a private media collection from a retired professional O.G. Tejano Austin DJ's personal vault. I'm listing these rare, original investment-grade Selena broadcast tapes individually, and I also have an extensive collection of vintage 90s Tejano tour hats, rare CDs, promos, and music swag available for local collectors who want to take a look.

Available Items (Local pickup in Austin or shipping available):

1995 Selena EMI Latin EPK (Electronic Press Kit) VHS – Official industry promo featuring Jose Behar interviews (1 of only 2 known copies).

\* \*\*Price:\*\* $1,500 OBO
"Estamos en Tejas" 1996 Selena Tribute TV Show VHS – Rare local broadcast master produced right here in Austin, Texas.

\* \*\*Price:\*\* $1,500 OBO
1996 Selena "A Boy Like That" RCA Victor Music Video Master VHS – Early production slate directed by Kenny Ortega.

\* \*\*Price:\*\* $1,500 OBO

Please comment below before sending a PM if you're interested in any of the tapes or want to inquire about what else is available from the estate vault. Thanks!