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Old formats.
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VHS players, VCRs, DVD recorders and hard-to-find video equipment, prepared by experienced technicians.
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01Faulty, untested and repair-only stock
Spares or Repair
Faulty, untested and non-working electronics sold for repair, donor parts, restoration projects or display props.
99 items →02Play, record and preserveVHS & VCR Players
Tested VHS players and video cassette recorders from Panasonic, JVC, Sony, Toshiba, Samsung and more.
4 items →03Two formats, one machineVHS & DVD Combi Decks
VHS and DVD combination players and recorders, including dubbing decks designed to copy tapes to DVD.
99 items →04Record, archive and replayDVD & HDD Recorders
DVD recorders and hard-drive recorders for Freeview recording, disc playback and home video archiving.
62 items →05Simple disc playbackDVD Players
Standalone DVD and CD players, including compact, upscaling and multi-region models from established brands.
23 items →06High-definition favouritesBlu-ray Players
Blu-ray, 3D and Ultra HD disc players, tested and ready for a modern television.
135 items →07Record television in HDBlu-ray & HDD Recorders
Blu-ray recorders and hard-drive models with Freeview recording, twin tuners and high-definition disc playback.
15 items →08Pause, rewind and record TVFreeview & YouView Recorders
Freeview, Freeview Play and YouView PVR recorders from Humax, BT, TalkTalk, Panasonic and other trusted makers.
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Ready to play, record or convert.
Why buy from VCR Man?
Specialist knowledge, without the specialist-shop mystery.
Older electronics are wonderfully useful, but only when you know exactly what you are buying. We use clear listing photos, explain when images are representative and complete the purchase through eBay.
How we test our equipment- 01
Technician tested
Functions are checked before an item is offered for sale.
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