I second Dakkon's advice. It might be time to make the switch. Convert the favorites and say bye-bye to VHS. The next level of home cinema is going to be an extension of the DVD, the HD-DVD. So VHS is only getting older and older. I own a VHS and an SVHS and other than using Tae-bo to get my butt in shape and Disney videos for the kids there's no reason for me to own one. Now I'm kinda particular, so I'm trying to replace my tape collection with retail DVDs.
Otherwise, any old VCR will do these days. I bought a great out of box one from Best Buy for $40 (albeit a couple years ago), and it's still kicking strong.
