Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
starr video
Where was the store located?
long beach, California (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
0
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
small, well put together
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?
i like the owner, but his kids are not as friendly...it's a family business
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
games, i really dont know to be honesy
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
VHS and DVD
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?
foreign
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
rent
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
increase in price, new family employees
Is this store still open? If not, when did it close?
yes
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?
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
no