Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
Hollywood
Where was the store located?
Rialto, California (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1989
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
It was a franchise.
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 service was great. Didn't hound you for over due tapes unlike blockbuster.
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
Video games, Candy beverages.
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
Vhs, Digital Video, laser Disc
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?
Children, Exercise, Independant. Mostly Independant.
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
Rent.
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
None
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 bought my first VCR and DV player (Panasonic) in 1998.
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
Yes. Every now and then. I worked in video and film production. My wife is an editor