VCR's: Repair or just toss out and replace?

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One of my VCR's sort of squeaks when it is playing or recording. I am wondering if anyone would repair a VCR (3 years old, super VHS Mitsubishi) or just dispose of it and get a new one.
I made a poor choice I think 2 years ago when I had my $300 Sony VCR overhauled, costing almost $200. I vowed at that time to just throw away VCR's and buy new. Recently when the overhauled Sony started squeaking, and I attempted to silicone the capstan it started eating tapes and I am not going to overhaul it again.
I thought of repairing both, but I think it would be better to just buy new ones. I would again get two different brands so remote functions don't cross over. Incidentally, I did not find a difference with Super VHS on SuperVHS tape (Mitsubishi) versus standard tape with standard VHS (Sony). This was a test when I simultaneously recorded off terrestrial transmissions. So I will just get two new regular VHS tapes in the future. I record off Satellite and terrestrial stations. (Soprano's, Survivor 2, and Frasier. Occasionally Star Trek Voyager.)
Thanks for your input
Samir

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Topic - VCR's: Repair or just toss out and replace? - Samir 02:09:23 04/02/01 (7)

Depends on the cost - John C. - Aussie 19:55:58 04/03/01 (0)

Re: VCR's:toss out and replace... - Elizabeth 09:03:55 04/03/01 (1)

Re: VCR's:toss out and replace... BIRD???? - wheezer 16:56:42 04/05/01 (0)

Just get a DVD player. VCR's are old hat. - Blasphemer 12:39:20 04/02/01 (2)

How do you record "Law & Order" on a DVD player? (nt) - Audio Fan 10:06:14 04/03/01 (1)

You use Tivo! - One 03:46:15 04/16/01 (0)

Re: VCR's: Repair or just toss out and replace? - db 10:11:33 04/02/01 (0)

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