These days, everything is dematerialized. Since the advent of streaming platforms, the famous VHS tapes, these objects that those under 20 cannot know have literally disappeared from circulation. And if you still have some from Disney studios in the back of a drawer, then a word of advice: don't throw them away! They can be worth a fortune.
A resurgence in popularity for the VHS tape
Indeed, when the company with the big ears decided to launch its own Disney+ streaming platform in 2019, it definitely signaled the end of VHS. You know, that rectangular object that you inserted into what you called a VCR and that you absolutely had to remember to rewind at the end of watching. For the younger ones among you, it's the era of technological prehistory.
And yet, it wasn't that long ago. There must still be these VHS tapes lying around somewhere at your parents' house. Know that if you come across one of these released by Disney, it could be worth a fortune. Above all, don't throw it away. Especially since VHS is making a comeback. As proof, magnetic tape has even increased its sales by 5% each year since 2016. A resurgence in popularity that DVD or Blu-Ray have not experienced, on the contrary…
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Disney VHS tapes that can fetch mind-blowing prices
So, if you get your hands on a VHS of a Disney cartoon, you might have gold in your hands. But be careful, we warn you right away, it's not all Disney cassettes that can see their price soar. For you to catch the eye of a collector or someone nostalgic for this era, the VHS must come from the Black Diamond collection.
This collection was published between 1984 and 1994 and its name comes from the logo representing a black diamond that was located on the covers of the VHS. These are the cassettes that have seen their price reach peaks in recent years going up to thousands of dollars or more, if the case has never been opened or if it is a limited edition.
For example, a VHS tape of Beauty and the Beast sold for over €8,300, in Australia, a cassette of Mulan released in 1999 sold for over €14,000 on eBay and a set of ten Black Diamond VHS tapes sold for over 16,600 euros on the UK online auction site. Finding buyers willing to pay this price for a VHS tape may be complicated, but before throwing them away, find out about their value to see if you are not putting a treasure in the dump. In the meantime, for the most nostalgic among you, we suggest you discover these 64 films and series transformed into old school VHS tapes.