There are several ways to transfer the contents of a VHS tape onto a DVD, including the use of a VHS-DVD combo recorder. Two other methods involve using separate VHS and DVD players or choosing a paid service that deals in VHS-DVD conversions. The limited life span of V...

Thrift stores and specialty shops sometimes buy VHS tapes, but most are sold to individuals. Many people are willing to pay for VHS tapes online. There are also communities where people trade tapes with each other.

Companies such as GreenCitizen in California offer recycling for old VHS tapes, and most accept tapes via mail. Devices such as a VHS to DVD Converter can transfer the video on the VHS tapes to a DVD or video file before recycling.

To sell used VHS tapes, list them on marketplaces such as eBay or Amazon. While most VHS tapes are not particularly valuable and have little resale value, some rare tapes can sell for high prices online.

To connect a VHS player to a computer, a person will need to use an adapter with analog capabilities. The adapter or cable should have a USB connector on one end, which will connect to the computer, and an RCA connector on the other end to connect to the VHS player.

Interested buyers of VHS tapes can avail of these products from e-commerce websites, such as Oldies.com and Half.com, which is an affiliated company of eBay. Both sites offer free shipping for orders amounting to a certain price.

There are different ways to convert VHS to DVD, but a simple method is to connect the adapter to the computer and VCR and install the software. Convert the VHS to a blank DVD and burn the disc.