VHS Tapes Price Analysis
Current market data for 1,978,427 VHS tape listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 25% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Comedy and Drama genres, which show the largest price drops at -67% and -63% respectively. Animation & Anime and Horror maintain higher relative value with smaller deltas of -40% and -37%.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by genre
Why? Prices vary by demand, with Horror at 18.99 and Comedy at 10.
Price by edition
Why? Specialty releases command premiums, with Promo tapes at 19.85 compared to Full Screen at 12.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used VHS tape?
The median price for used tapes is 24.99.
Which genre has the lowest median price?
Comedy has the lowest median price at 10.
How do Limited Edition tapes compare to Full Screen versions in price?
Limited Edition tapes have a median of 17.92, while Full Screen versions have a median of 12.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$105, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.