During the early 1980s, owning a VCR was considered a luxury. The first consumer models often sold for $800 to well over $1,000—roughly equivalent to $2,500 to $3,500 today when adjusted for inflation. As competition between VHS and Betamax intensified and manufacturing costs fell, prices dropped dramatically. By the mid-1980s, a quality VHS VCR typically cost between $300 and $500, and by the end of the decade, basic models could often be found for under $200 during holiday sales. Because they remained a significant purchase for much of the decade, retailers frequently used VCRs as promotional giveaways, offering a “free VCR with the purchase of a car, furniture, or appliances” to entice customers during the height of the home video boom.
Galaxy Video Brooklyn 1982 Vintage Men's T-Shirt
Design Description Located at the corner of 8th Ave and 46th St. in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood, Galaxy Video was a true mom-and-pop shop offering both videotape and VCR rentals. Despite only having a single location, Galaxy Video was a neighborhood favorite, and this over-the-top '80s design reflects the era w
