"Reed" wrote in message
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On 5/10/12 3:12 PM, wrote:
I bought an older camcorder at a garage sale, for $3. Aside from having
a weak battery, it appears to work fine when plugged in directly to the
power unit. But it needs these small VHS tapes, which I think are
called VHS-C (according to a website). It seems that no local stores
sell these tapes anymore. Anyone know where to buy them? (Dont suggest
ebay, I do my best to avoid ebay after getting far too many defective
items and getting kicked in the ass with outrageous shipping prices).

This camcorder was made in 1998, so it's not that old. The plan is to
record to tape, then transfer the video to my computer for digital
saving. That way I really only need one or two tapes.


http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=4286500


Another of over 100 reasons NOT to by at "Rat Shack".. Their store, VHS-C
tapes are over twice the price of others !! Needed several 2032 button
batteries recently. They were on my way home . So stopped in. Over $6.00 for
a single battery! Went to Big Box store; two pack of name brand batteries
$2.49 Used to be the place for electronic parts, Ham gear, etc. They
have gone to Hell in the proverbial Hand Basket .

Bill