7. Banned, Recalled Or Discontinued Movies
At times, films are banned for content, similar to the rundown of “video nasties” that were prohibited by the British Board of Film Classification in the mid-’80s. A considerable lot of these fall under the “schlock horror” class talked about earlier, and can bring $100 and more. Other times, a film might be retired/discontinued by the distributor due to offensive substance. A great example of this is Disney’s Song of the South, which every now and again sells for $50 on eBay. At times, VHS and DVD releases were recalled for different reasons, similar to a mistake on the sleeve artwork or a lawsuit. The limited copies that were sold before the recall can get a decent cost. The first VHS version of The Little Mermaid had cover art which looked like a phallus among the towers of Atlantica, and was removed in later forms. If you carry an original, it’s worth around $80.
8. Self-improvement And Training Tapes
Today, self-improvement tape series can go for great sums for a complete set. A set of Vidal Sassoon instructional tapes on haircutting went for $150 on eBay. Martha Stewart instructional tapes are popular and get $20-$30 each. Shouldn’t something be said about those VHS tapes that show you how to be a better salesperson, real estate agent, or ninja? That is correct; they can sell for up to $200. You can even figure out how to fly with a private pilot VHS course for $50.
