Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
video den
Where was the store located?
Greencastle, Pennsylvania (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1990
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
It looked like any other video store. I had videos aganist the wall.
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?
The emplyees were very kind and helpful.
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
The sold candy but that was it. No it hasn't really changed it the same old same old.
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
vhs and DVD. DVD were kept on a seperate wall.
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?
they had independent pictures and excercise tape and children's tape. the same place as every other tape.
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
yea because it passes the time.
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
different people working
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?
I don't know my dad bought it.
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
no