Is there any good reason to keep an old VCR?

For the record, I am a guy. Here is my two part answer:

1. If a v.c.r. isn't used at least once every six months, it might as well be "tossed" because it is very likely the many belts inside will lose their ability to work when you might want them to. They normally stretch or contract, like an elastic. The result, is an old v.c.r. that doesn't play at the right speed or doesn't rewind or fast forward. Anyone hanging onto a v.c.r. should be sure to use it!

2. Older electronics were very well made and some collectors will still pay a decent price for certain machines like the vcr you describe. It takes up "too much space?" Compared to what? Yes you can still buy cheap vcr's at WallyMart but they don't compare to the machine you describe. If it makes your husband happy keeping the vcr, as long as he uses it every once in a while, let him be happy.

p.s. I have about five old vcrs, two reel to reel machines, and the list goes on, and so far my wife doesn't say a word. I'm about to read her this answer and she'll just smile and laugh.