Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder. Value? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

raracon · 10th Jan 2019, 9:17 pm

Today I found a Spectra video vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder in it's original bag together with a AC Adapter, a power supply unit and a Battery 12 Volt. They are all fully intact but there may be possibile damage in the VHS Player and Recorder (I only found it today and did not inspect the innards yet). I would like to know what this thing is worth and what to do with it. I attached some photos too.

Here is some info about it:

Made in Germany by Nordmende, Norddeutsche Mende-Rundfunk GmbH (Sterling), Bremen-Hemelingen
Built in 1979/80
It is a Sound and image archiving device and a VHS Player
It's size is 13.4 x 5.9 x 13.4 inch
Weight 16 lb 8.3 oz (16.52 lb)

julie_m · 11th Jan 2019, 2:25 am

It has a very "JVC" look about it, and probably is mechanically and electrically similar to another JVC or Ferguson model.

TonyDuell · 11th Jan 2019, 5:51 am

Certainly a lot of the later NordMende-badged machines were JVC's (sometimes with different/better options in the electronics). My family's first VCR was a NordMende and I used to fit JVC/Ferguson pinch rollers, etc.

raracon · 11th Jan 2019, 7:03 am

Thank you for your replies, so you know the worth of this thing?

McMurdo · 11th Jan 2019, 11:16 am

I've got something very similar to that at my parental home, somewhere, it has a 'property of Shropshire Fire & Rescue service' written on it (from a legitimate dispersal auction!!). Mine is badged JVC.

PS: Yes, a JVC HR4100, designed for an on-the-shoulder video camera. Released 1978.
WHen Dad came from the auction he said there were some old TV carmeras in the next lot.

(pic courtesy of Hifi Engine)

Studio263 · 11th Jan 2019, 12:06 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by raracon

Thank you for your replies, so you know the worth of this thing?

From my experience:

Working: nominal, a round of drinks maybe.
Non-working: zero, give it away.

Maarten · 11th Jan 2019, 2:15 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by raracon

Here is some info about it:

Made in Germany by Nordmende, Norddeutsche Mende-Rundfunk GmbH (Sterling), Bremen-Hemelingen
Built in 1979/80
It is a Sound and image archiving device and a VHS Player
It's size is 13.4 x 5.9 x 13.4 inch
Weight 16 lb 8.3 oz (16.52 lb)

Made by JVC of course, but internet sources don't always distinguish between brand and manufacturer.

Sean Williams · 12th Jan 2019, 4:00 am

Looks much like the Ferguson 3V10 - I sold 5 of these (assumed non working and in poor condition), late last year for £10!

10th Jan 2019, 9:17 pm	#1
raracon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Munchen, Germany Posts: 2	Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder. Value? Today I found a Spectra video vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder in it's original bag together with a AC Adapter, a power supply unit and a Battery 12 Volt. They are all fully intact but there may be possibile damage in the VHS Player and Recorder (I only found it today and did not inspect the innards yet). I would like to know what this thing is worth and what to do with it. I attached some photos too. Here is some info about it: Made in Germany by Nordmende, Norddeutsche Mende-Rundfunk GmbH (Sterling), Bremen-Hemelingen Built in 1979/80 It is a Sound and image archiving device and a VHS Player It's size is 13.4 x 5.9 x 13.4 inch Weight 16 lb 8.3 oz (16.52 lb) Attached Thumbnails

11th Jan 2019, 2:25 am	#2
julie_m Dekatron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Derby, UK. Posts: 7,735	Re: Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder It has a very "JVC" look about it, and probably is mechanically and electrically similar to another JVC or Ferguson model. __________________ If I have seen further than others, it is because I was standing on a pile of failed experiments.

11th Jan 2019, 5:51 am	#3
TonyDuell Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Biggin Hill, London, UK. Posts: 5,215	Re: Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder Certainly a lot of the later NordMende-badged machines were JVC's (sometimes with different/better options in the electronics). My family's first VCR was a NordMende and I used to fit JVC/Ferguson pinch rollers, etc.

11th Jan 2019, 7:03 am	#4
raracon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Munchen, Germany Posts: 2	Re: Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder Thank you for your replies, so you know the worth of this thing?

11th Jan 2019, 11:16 am	#5
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,273	Re: Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder. Value? I've got something very similar to that at my parental home, somewhere, it has a 'property of Shropshire Fire & Rescue service' written on it (from a legitimate dispersal auction!!). Mine is badged JVC. PS: Yes, a JVC HR4100, designed for an on-the-shoulder video camera. Released 1978. WHen Dad came from the auction he said there were some old TV carmeras in the next lot. (pic courtesy of Hifi Engine) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kevin Last edited by McMurdo; 11th Jan 2019 at 11:22 am.

12th Jan 2019, 4:00 am	#8
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,518	Re: Spectra video-vision V250 VHS Player and Recorder. Value? Looks much like the Ferguson 3V10 - I sold 5 of these (assumed non working and in poor condition), late last year for £10! __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished