Why Did My Video Transfer Quote Change After the Company Received My Tapes?

by keithbv | Aug 14, 2026 | Pricing & Hidden Fees

VIDEO TRANSFER ESTIMATES & FINAL PRICING Why Did My Video Transfer Quote Change After the Company Received My Tapes? A video-transfer quote is often based on the information you provide before the company sees the actual collection. Once the box is opened, the...

Can a Video Transfer Company Tell Whether My Tape Is Blank Before Charging Me?

by keithbv | Aug 14, 2026 | Tape Condition & Transfer Quality

BLANK TAPES & TRANSFER PRICING Can a Video Transfer Company Tell Whether My Tape Is Blank Before Charging Me? Checking for a blank tape before charging the customer can make a significant difference in the final cost of a large video transfer project. So the...

Can a Video Transfer Company Recover a Tape Recorded in Another Country?

by keithbv | Aug 14, 2026 | Tape Formats & Technology

INTERNATIONAL VIDEO STANDARDS Can a Video Transfer Company Recover a Tape Recorded in Another Country? Often, yes. A videotape recorded overseas may be physically identical to a U.S. tape yet use a completely different television standard. That can make a healthy VHS,...

What Should I Do Immediately After I Get My Digitized Videos Back?

by keithbv | Aug 14, 2026 | Video Transfer Basics

AFTER YOUR VIDEO TRANSFER IS COMPLETE What Should I Do Immediately After I Get My Digitized Videos Back? The transfer project is not quite finished when the box arrives at your door or the cloud link lands in your email. The first few days after delivery are the best...

Should I Have Two Digital Copies Made at the Same Time?

by keithbv | Aug 14, 2026 | Digital Files & Delivery

DIGITAL BACKUPS & FAMILY VIDEO PRESERVATION Should I Have Two Digital Copies Made at the Same Time? If you are spending hundreds or thousands of dollars digitizing irreplaceable VHS, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, or other family videotapes, having more than one digital...