In Reply to: How does TDK SA compare to Maxell XLII? posted by Augustin on January 18, 2007 at 19:27:28:
Generally, if I had an opportunity to buy a bulk NOS 1987 TDK SA I would buy them in a jiffy. BUT, before buying a whole lot, I would
buy 5% consisting of a random samples and would bring them home for inspection and testing.Any tape no matter how well manufactured can be ruined with inadequate storage. High humidity, high heat, magnetic flux etc.
If it is "take it or leave it" deal, I would inspect the boxes and the wrpappings - is there any sign of dried out moisture (e.g. cardboard box being rough on some parts of the package, wrinkled wrapper etc. I've seen it before).
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- it's buyer beware - bobp 10:59:42 01/19/07 (0)