07-01-2005, 01:07 PM
After some deliberation, it may be that Derek's classic film collection (UK VHS tapes) will soon be on it's way to a new home.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the multisystem VCR that we'd had has officially bitten the dust. Replacing it with a VCR/DVD mulitsystem combo will indeed prove to be a pricy proposition so one of the possibilities is to give his VHS tapes away.
The right of first refusal goes to his family, of course, but if anyone has an interest in learning more about the collection, just holler. I've only looked briefly (it's still a bit hard) but from what I recall, there's some great silent stuff along with the big names you'd expect.
Can't say the tapes are in great condition either, since our house is not airconditioned, but for anyone who truly loves the cinema, I'd suppose that it's about more than just the picture quality.
And those of you who despise the Valley (and don't think I don't know who you are) should not even for a moment entertain the notion of asking about the Charlton tapes.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the multisystem VCR that we'd had has officially bitten the dust. Replacing it with a VCR/DVD mulitsystem combo will indeed prove to be a pricy proposition so one of the possibilities is to give his VHS tapes away.
The right of first refusal goes to his family, of course, but if anyone has an interest in learning more about the collection, just holler. I've only looked briefly (it's still a bit hard) but from what I recall, there's some great silent stuff along with the big names you'd expect.
Can't say the tapes are in great condition either, since our house is not airconditioned, but for anyone who truly loves the cinema, I'd suppose that it's about more than just the picture quality.
And those of you who despise the Valley (and don't think I don't know who you are) should not even for a moment entertain the notion of asking about the Charlton tapes.