What to do now? Maxell tapes. Use them? at DVinfo.net

Bruce Pelley · July 28th, 2010, 07:31 PM

It was quite a shock last night to go down to Sams Club and discover that they did away with this brand & no longer carry them. Been buying them there since 2002+2003!

The price was right.... about $20 for 8 tape model DVM 60SE. They have "ME" marked on them.

Trying to find a source to replace Sams online thus far has been challenging.

I find a decent price and they kill you with the shipping, sometimes ridiculously so. OR:

The prices average $6-10 and up for each one.

Sams cost was less than $3 each.

Please post your best deals.

Thanks!

Edward Carlson · July 28th, 2010, 08:49 PM

Compare Low-Priced Sony miniDV | DV | Mini DV Tapes by Tape Stock Online

Their Panasonic PQ tapes are actually cheaper than the Maxell tapes. They also do quantity discounts, and if I remember the shipping wasn't outrageous.

Kevin McRoberts · July 29th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Taperesources.com is currently running Sony PRR's for $1.90ea in quantity (or $2 ea)

For me, at least, they ship next day (proximity, not necessarily because I'm awesome).

Allan Black · July 31st, 2010, 07:52 PM

Panasonic no longer import their DV cleaner tapes to Oz. I'd keep an eye on other brand/type cancellations and stock up on your favourite if you intend to keep using it.

Post one here > http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/long-bla...etic-tape.html

IMO when DV tape sales drop below a certain level the majors will sell their plants to start up companies who want to make a quick buck. They'll cut costs by using cheaper print, cases and eventually drop some quality control. I owned a major cassette duplicating plant and saw this happen with audio cassettes > CDs.

If it wasn't for the 3rd world we'd have seen the end of mag tape by now. That's progress!
Cheers.

July 28th, 2010, 07:31 PM	#1
Bruce Pelley Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 339	What to do now? Maxell tapes. Use them? It was quite a shock last night to go down to Sams Club and discover that they did away with this brand & no longer carry them. Been buying them there since 2002+2003! The price was right.... about $20 for 8 tape model DVM 60SE. They have "ME" marked on them. Trying to find a source to replace Sams online thus far has been challenging. I find a decent price and they kill you with the shipping, sometimes ridiculously so. OR: The prices average $6-10 and up for each one. Sams cost was less than $3 each. Please post your best deals. Thanks!

July 31st, 2010, 07:52 PM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	The good news? Panasonic no longer import their DV cleaner tapes to Oz. I'd keep an eye on other brand/type cancellations and stock up on your favourite if you intend to keep using it. Post one here > http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/long-bla...etic-tape.html IMO when DV tape sales drop below a certain level the majors will sell their plants to start up companies who want to make a quick buck. They'll cut costs by using cheaper print, cases and eventually drop some quality control. I owned a major cassette duplicating plant and saw this happen with audio cassettes > CDs. If it wasn't for the 3rd world we'd have seen the end of mag tape by now. That's progress! Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; July 31st, 2010 at 08:26 PM.

July 28th, 2010, 08:49 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Compare Low-Priced Sony miniDV \| DV \| Mini DV Tapes by Tape Stock Online Their Panasonic PQ tapes are actually cheaper than the Maxell tapes. They also do quantity discounts, and if I remember the shipping wasn't outrageous.

July 29th, 2010, 06:42 PM	#3
Kevin McRoberts Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 700	Taperesources.com is currently running Sony PRR's for $1.90ea in quantity (or $2 ea) For me, at least, they ship next day (proximity, not necessarily because I'm awesome).