Collection of Assorted VHS Tapes Appraisal
Category: Home Entertainment Media
Description
This is a collection of 12 VHS tapes, primarily featuring animated films and family movies. The collection includes several Walt Disney Home Video releases such as "Oliver & Company," "101 Dalmatians," "Lady and the Tramp," "The Aristocats," "The Sword in the Stone," "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree," and two copies of "Bambi." Other titles in the collection are "The Land Before Time" and two copies of "Annie" (one labeled "Annie: A Royal Adventure"). Each tape is housed in a standard VHS plastic case with paper sleeve artwork. The sleeves are colorful and feature illustrations depicting scenes or characters from the respective films. Some of the sleeves show signs of wear, including minor scuffing and edge wear, and some have green price stickers on the spine. The overall condition appears to be used but generally good, with no significant damage visible from the exterior. The tapes are arranged vertically on a shelf. The Disney tapes often feature a consistent design with the Walt Disney Home Video logo prominently displayed. The varying color schemes of the spines allow for easy identification of each movie.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the collection of 12 VHS tapes, primarily animated and family films, as depicted in the provided image. The collection includes several Walt Disney Home Video titles such as "Oliver & Company," "101 Dalmatians," "Lady and the Tramp," "The Aristocats," "The Sword in the Stone," "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree," and two copies of "Bambi," along with "The Land Before Time" and two copies of "Annie." The tapes are in standard plastic cases with paper sleeves, showing varying degrees of cosmetic wear such as scuffing, edge wear, and some price stickers, as is common with used VHS tapes. From the visual evidence alone, the overall condition appears to be good externally, but I cannot assess the condition of the tapes themselves or verify playback quality without physical inspection. Authenticity of these common commercially released tapes is generally not a significant concern; however, visual inspection cannot rule out potential issues like tape damage or mold. The market for individual commercially released VHS tapes, even popular Disney titles, is generally low. While some specific rare or first-release editions (like certain 'Black Diamond' Disney releases) can command higher prices, these common titles in used condition typically do not have significant market demand beyond casual collectors or nostalgic buyers. There is no inherent rarity to these specific editions based on the visual information. The presence of multiple copies of "Bambi" and "Annie" does not add significant value. The value is primarily based on the common market for used media. A physical inspection to verify the precise release versions, tape condition, and authenticity of the media itself would be necessary for a more definitive valuation. Provenance documentation would not typically impact the value of these types of items.
Appraisal Value
$10-30