VHS to DVD Business Woman Danna Durkin

Danna Durkin looked with despair at more than 100 VHS cartridges piled every which way in a seldom-opened cabinet. She forgot what most of them were about. She knew they included movies of family, friends, and community theatre plays, and she was desperate to convert them to a safer format.

Knowing VHS tapes disintegrate after 30 years, she tried a few different approaches, and through trial and error, she found a method that was effective and safe. All 100 tapes are now on DVD.

“I found a more direct way to copy VHS and Hi8 tapes to DVD and vinyl records to CDs,” she said. “After transferring all my personal VHS tapes to DVDs, I was now prepared to do the same for others.”

She created a website and decided on pricing. Customers can mail their tapes to Durkin, drop them off at her home, or decide on a mutually agreeable place to meet. The usual turn-around time is one week. Larger jobs may take longer.

“VHS tapes carry a lot of emotions,” Durkin said. “Once on DVD, upcoming generations can enjoy watching them.”

One DVD is $10.00; two are $20, and three are $25.00. New customers receive a 15 percent discount. Email Durkin for her address at dannade@comcast.net.

For more information, go to the website at: https://www.vhstodvdbydanna.com.