Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
bay ridge video
Where was the store located?
brooklyn, New York (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1985
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
TV repair shop with videos and betamax for rent. Two walls full of movies.
What were the employees and/or owners like, and what kinds of interactions
did you have with them? What particularly memorable exchanges or events
do you remember?
they recommended good movies , good people
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
TV , laserdisc, vhs repair
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
They were thrown everywhere on the shelves. locked behind sliding glass doors. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc
In addition to mainstream Hollywood movies, what other kinds of videotapes
(for example children's, exercise, or X-rated) did the store rent/sell? Where were these
videos found in the store, and how often did you rent or purchase them?
everyday hollywood movies and porn
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
rented $10 per day , Buy vhs for $100
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
more people renting everyday more movies
Is this store still open? If not, when did it close?
1989 , i think , no
In your own words, tell the story of your first VCR/video player. Where
and when did you buy it, and why did you decide to make the purchase?
sony betamax ??? $1,???.??
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?