Lot #137: Realistic Radio Shack Dynasound 15 Cassette Tape Case Christmas Music

Description: Lot #137: Vintage Realistic / Radio Shack Dynasound 15 Cassette Tape Case with 15 Tapes Comments: This vintage hard plastic case was probably made in the early 1990s and is in excellent condition. The cassette storage case was manufactured for Radio Shack by the Dynasound Organizer Division of Hartzell Manufacturing of Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Included are 15 cassette tapes which contain mostly Christmas / Christian music. The tapes are all factory recorded even though one of them has a homemade J-card. Ten of the tapes are Holiday themed. Four of the tapes are other Christian songs and One tape is a collection of songs from musicals. I did visually inspect each cassette to make sure the pressure pads were in place. The "Night Sounds" tape did have a loose pressure pad. I tried gluing it back in place, but the repair might not hold. The audio cassettes have not been play-tested and are therefore sold as-is. It is possible that some of the tapes will not play well. Additionally, some of the tape cases could be cracked/broken although most look good. Size: The tape case is a little over a foot long, about 4 1/2 inches wide and about 3 inches high. Construction Details: The storage case is made of shiny hard plastic in two pieces. The top/lid is dark but translucent. The bottom/tray piece is slotted to hold 15 cassettes in place in their outer cases. The Radio Shack logo on the top is all black but in the photos the border area seems lighter. The original thin cardboard slip-sleeve with identifying information printed on it is included. Condition Notes: Please closely examine the many photos provided. The cassette tape holder was stored inside the original outer cardboard slip-sleeve, so wear on the case is light. The cardboard sleeve shows some wear and discoloration though. The audio cassettes included are sold as-is and have not been tested. Some may be defective. There is writing on the J-cards on most of these cassettes (the previous owner had a habit of writing side playing times on the J-cards). Some of the cassette cases may be cracked/broken. Shipping Note: This will be packed well with cushioning. Please see the many photos for a good look and zoom in for a better look at details. Ask questions if something needs explained better. What To Do If A Tape Doesn't Play Well: If you play a lot of old audio cassette tapes, you probably already know this. The cassettes are little machines and machines sometimes need a little maintenance. FAST FORWARD/REWIND: Before playing an old cassette for the first time, it's a good idea to make sure the tape on the spools is wound evenly. It's a good idea to fast forward the tape all the way to the end and then rewind it all the way to the beginning to eliminate unevenness in the tape on the reel. If you don't do this for every cassette, at least do it if the tape seems to be dragging when played. PRESSURE PAD MAINTENANCE: The felt pressure pad beneath the tape at the center of the cassette plays a role beyond its size. Always inspect the cassette to make sure the pressure pad is in place and aligned properly. Sometimes you'll know the pressure pad has come loose because the tape just doesn't sound good when being played. The adhesive that holds the pad on the metal spring can let go after a while. The vibrations and jolts involved in shipping cassettes in the mail can help loosen pressure pads that are just barely hanging on. If the pressure pad has come loose, find a pair of tweezers and some glue. (If the pressure pad is lost, you might have to find one to use in an old useless cassette.) Use something flat (like one of the tweezer levers) to lift the leader tape up enough to get it out of the way. Hold the pad with the tweezers with the non-felt side down. Apply a very small amount of glue to the non-felt side of the pad and carefully place the pad on the tension spring where it belongs. Press lightly and fuss with the pad a bit to get it aligned properly. Let the cassette sit for a while to allow the glue to dry. It may be easier to find what you're interested in if you browse by Store Category in my Ebay Store.Click the link to visit my ebay store. ---------> https://www.ebay.com/str/goodasanybetternsome***************************************************************Y O U R Q U E S T I O N S I M A G I N E D & A N S W E R E D****************************************************** ******** I m p o r t T a x e s / F e e s F o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l B u y e r s For items to be delivered outside of the USA, buyers should be aware that any customs fees / taxes that are required by your government are your responsibility and are not covered by the cost of the item or the shipping charges. 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Price: 12.25 USD

Location: Oil City, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-05T14:26:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD