Panasonic AG-1980P "Desktop Editor" S-VHS VCR, one of if not the best VCR ever produce that doesn't have to be mounted in a rack (though I'm sure these could be mounted in a rack if you so desired). The primary innovation here was Panasonic decided to go 150% and make the video head drum able to physically move and tilt to accommodate much wider variations in tape quality, signal strength, and tracking irregularity. It also have a built in TBC which assist massively in digital conversion, and a host of other wild features, making it a favorite for tape capture nerds. LordSmurf over on Videohelp will gladly sell you one of these for like $800 or something, but this one - according to the customer, pulled out of the valley view stadium in Dallas - and most other used units go for around $400-500.
The customer didn't seem to know what it really was and was surprised he's been able to sell it for $450, and I insisted he pay the extra money for fragile packing because I don't think I would've had it in my soul to poorly pack something like this. I personally ensured it was securely bubble wrapped on all sides and packed firmly in the box so there was no play at all. Of course, if the drivers or sorting facility people decide to play football with it, it'll still be screwed, but I'm hoping it makes it.
