On 30/01/04, Frank Strauss wrote: > The discussions engendered by these two threads are what I love about > this list! Where else would you discuss things like this? In response > to Don Cox's thought that cassette players might be around for another > 50 years, I would make the observation that VHS tapes were sold by the > jillions and you used to see 6 or 7 different brands at places like > BJ's and Sam's Club. Now you're lucky if they carry even one. Also, > the machines have certainly gotten dirt cheap, but they're not nearly > as available. How long before you'll only be able to get a machine on > eBay? FBS I don't expect that you will be able to buy cassette or VHS players in ordinary stores for much longer. What I had in mind was dealers in professional studio equipment. Regards -- Don Cox [log in to unmask]