Professional videotape decks,
rented and repaired.
Keep your transfer line moving with tested MiniDV, S-VHS, Digital8 and Betamax decks, technicians who have worked on this exact equipment for over a decade, and pricing you can plan around.
- Routine wear included
- Swap-in coverage
- From $99/month
- No account required
Service record
Built on 25 years of keeping tape decks running.
VCR Supply rents tested professional videotape decks (MiniDV, S-VHS, Digital8 and Betamax) to digitization shops from $99 per month with routine wear included and swap-in coverage. We also repair customer-owned decks, starting with a $95 diagnostic credited toward the repair, and offer a $399-per-deck-per-year Fleet Maintenance Plan.
Scarce is not the same as unavailable.
An initial lineup covering the formats independent digitization shops actually need. Every unit is selected, tested and serviced before it leaves.
Rent it, repair it, keep it running.
VCR deck rental
Rent tested professional VCR and videotape decks for digitization work.
VCR repair and diagnostics
Bench diagnostics from $95 for professional VHS, S-VHS, MiniDV and Betamax decks.
Fleet Maintenance Plan for VCR decks
Fleet Maintenance Plan for customer-owned decks: $399 per deck per year for two preventive services, waived diagnostics, priority queue, 10% off repair labor..
Videotape supplies for digitization shops
Supplies for tape-transfer shops: empty VHS housing cases for rehousing damaged tapes, VHS-C adapters and MiniDV tape stock.
Why shops rent from VCR Supply.
Serviced before it ships
Every deck gets new belts and rollers where needed, a head clean and alignment, and a test-tape run through each transport.
Routine wear included
Normal wear from ordinary operation is covered by the rental. You are not guessing when a belt or pinch roller needs attention.
Swap-in coverage
If a major repair takes your rented deck offline, we ship a swap-in unit so your transfer line keeps moving.
Know the number.
Straightforward pricing for the work that keeps a shop moving. Ask us to scope anything unusual before you ship it.
3-month minimum · $250 refundable deposit
- Tested, serviced professional deck
- Routine wear included
- Swap-in coverage for major service
- Outbound shipping included in month one
- Month to month after the minimum
- JVC SR-VS30U$99/mo
- Sony GV-D200$129/mo
- Sony SL-2700$129/mo
- Diagnostic & bench assessment$95Paid at intake, credited in full toward the repair
- Preventive serviceFrom $195 + partsCleaning, lubrication, tape-path inspection, alignment check
- Mechanical & electronic repairFrom $295 + partsQuoted after diagnosis; nothing proceeds without your approval
Parts and shipping are billed separately. Rented decks are maintained under their rental agreement.
- 2 preventive services per year
- Diagnostic fee waived on enrolled decks
- Priority diagnostic queue
- 10% off repair labor
- Service history kept for every enrolled deck
For customer-owned decks. Replacement parts, shipping and major repair labor are not included. Volume pricing available for 5+ decks.
Start with a working line.
New to digitization? Begin with the core deck your workflow needs, a clear service path and a human who can talk through the first intake. VCR Supply is operated by the team behind Capture, a US media-digitization company that has transferred tapes, film and photos for more than 12 million families since 1999.
About VCR SupplyA sensible first bench
- 01One tested professional deck for the format on your shelf
- 02Standard rental terms: from $99/month, 3-month minimum
- 03Repair and maintenance path from day one
- 04A quick conversation about your formats and volume
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The small print worth reading.
Still have a question? Put it in the inquiry and we will answer it like a technician, not a call centre.
All questions01How much does it cost to rent a professional videotape deck?
Rental starts at $99 per month per deck with a 3-month minimum and a $250 refundable deposit. Routine wear coverage and swap-in support are included.
02What counts as routine wear?
Normal wear from ordinary operation, such as belts, pinch rollers, idlers and head alignment drift, is included in the rental. Customer-caused damage, misuse and avoidable damage are billed separately. We explain the distinction before any work proceeds.
03What happens when my rented deck needs major service?
We coordinate a swap-in unit when major service takes your rented deck offline, so your digitization line continues while the original is on the bench.
04Can I rent more than one unit?
Yes. Tell us your unit count, formats and expected volume in the inquiry. The Fleet Maintenance Plan has volume pricing for 5+ customer-owned decks.
05Who is behind VCR Supply?
VCR Supply is operated by the team behind Capture, a US media-digitization company that has transferred tapes, film and photos for more than 12 million families since 1999. The decks in our fleet come from that operation.
Now taking inquiries
Tell us what needs to keep moving.
Share the format, model and workload. We reply within one business day with availability and a sensible starting point.
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