Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
c and n video
Where was the store located?
medina, 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?
sold vcrs vhs betas video8 had a good # of vhs and beta video but only one copy of each. the owner was a big fan of beta and super beta.
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?
very nice. new the hardware and software.
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
he was renting and selling beta vcrs untill the store closed in the early 90s.
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
vhs beta 8mm
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?
yes chilrens,exercise,x-rated,how to. i did not rent this type alot. mybe once twice a year.
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
rent videos till about 1993. the store closed. i tryed renting vhs the quilty was not there. so i started buying beta by mail order till dvds and dish on demaned ppv. a dvd movie copyed on my super beta slhf-900 it wow you have to see it to belive it.
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?
no 1993
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?
at m. wards a sony sl-2300 beta vcr. i wanted to copy and save tv shows and movies
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
no