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Prerecorded tape sales online

Posted by michael22 (A) on December 11, 2019 at 08:03:56

For over 20 years I've posted messages to various online groups about the quality of tapes sold online. My position has been: tapes should be tested before sale and either guaranteed to be near-perfect or flaws should be accurately described. If a tape cannot be tested, then a return policy should be in effect. Otherwise, the buyer is at risk, particularly at a time when prices are escalating.

For example: I've received tapes that have been partially or completely erased, that have pieces of the tape missing, or have been noticeably spliced. Then there are acetate tapes whose surface is rippled due to poor storage or climate conditions, with resulting poor tape-to-head contact. Then there are flaws due to a poor running master or technical problems with the duplication equipment.

So, of course, buyer beware, but also demand fair selling practices,

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