A few years ago I took some VHS tapes from the '80s (children growing up) and had them transferred to DVD as Christmas gifts to my kids. This summer I found an audio cassette tape I wanted to preserve but the place I went to before was closed down.
Last month, when a member of my neighborhood app posted an ad about this type of work, I was hesitant. He seemed young and I wondered if he would have enough experience and/or appreciate the importance of not losing this one copy existing. Should I trust him with it??
The old cassette was useless. Even if I had a player - I'd be afraid to try it. So, I responded to that ad for "Speer Productions" posted by owner/operator Dustin Jones.
As I explained my need, I didn't think I conveyed my nerves - but Dusrin assured me that he recognized the personal value and that he would take good care of it. In a few short days - he actually delivered my order personally to my home.
But, that wasn't all. I hadn't heard the tape since the mid 90s. It was home made, played many times (on junk equipment) and not cared for at all. My new media sounds more clear, rich and full than that cassette ever played even when new!! No change to the original content - just way way better sound!!
Should I have trusted that young man with my precious memories?? I did. And I'm thrilled About it!
For an extremely low price - I got the tape back AND the new disk the content was copied onto (now playable on my computer, copied into my iTunes and can be listened to anywhere!).
Thanks Dustin! As I continue to reduce the decades of storage - I'm sure you'll hear from me again.
********This recommendation is given based upon my own personal experience with this provider. I had absolutely no prior knowledge of this business, it's owners or any affiliation whatsoever with Speer Productions. In fact, unusually for me - I took a leap of faith without first getting references from friends, co-workers, online reviews or requesting from Mr. jones.
Get your family members an inexpensive, long lasting and cherished gift this year. Transfer those old media things into something that can be enjoyed by all generations today! read more