picked up blockbuster sci-fi video in fave charity shop – normal price £1 … got to checkout £1.50. All other videos £1. Scrabbling through pockets for extra 50p – didn’t have it. ‘Sorry i dont have enough’ – the lady says she will give me it for a £1. But she wants to change the £1.50 label in case I bring it back. Dont bother I say, I wont. Get it home – the tape is broken – unplayable. Get my screwdriver out and dismantle my first video tape. A bit like a cassette except larger. Splice the end back in, reassemble (one part left over, like all good mechanics). It looks good. Stick it in the machine. Error 2. Try all controls. Error 2. Eject. Error 2. Bugger. Turn power off, press all controls at same time on start – yes – out it comes. Video recorder still working, tape in bin …