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items: Lifespan of a Videotape
items: Re: Lifespan of a Videotape

Lifespan of a Videotape
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description: I've read where the lifespan of a videotape is about 20 years. However, I have some that are more than 25 years old and still work fine. Any reason for the conflict in assessment?
creator: AFreed52
date: 2014-09-30T01:53:27-00:00

Re: Lifespan of a Videotape
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description: Hi, I have many that old they are fine. Storage conditions are quite important as well as having a decent brand to start with.
creator: gofar99
date: 2014-09-30T02:52:29-00:00

Re: Lifespan of a Videotape
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description: I store mine on a transformer. It gets a little hot but isn't too magnetic.
creator: Wayne Parham
date: 2014-09-30T15:21:08-00:00

Re: Lifespan of a Videotape
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description: Another nice dry place is inside a microwave oven.
creator: gofar99
date: 2014-10-02T02:35:53-00:00

Re: Lifespan of a Videotape
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creator: Wayne Parham
date: 2014-10-02T16:01:32-00:00

Re: Lifespan of a Videotape
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description: Haha, I hope no one takes you guys seriously or they're in for a world of hurt! I got rid of my videotapes a long time ago so I couldn't tell you how long they might have lasted.
creator: audioaudio90
date: 2014-10-07T13:33:35-00:00