Sony - ED-Metal - オーディオカセット - 1987

★ Vintage SONY ED-Beta Metal Video Tapes (7 Tapes) & Genuine Betamax Head Cleaning Cassettes L-25CL (2 Tapes) Lot of 9 ★

Up for auction is a highly practical and collectible vintage lot of nine (9) genuine SONY Betamax format items from the late 1980s. This mixed lot is perfect for analog video archivists and serious Betamax collectors, featuring premium ED-Metal tapes alongside essential head cleaning cassettes.
Lot Details (Total 9 Items):
SONY ED-Metal Video Tapes (7 Tapes):
EL-500 (Early Gold-Band Edition, c. 1987) x 4 tapes (Factory-Sealed)
EL-500 (Black Refined Edition, c. 1988) x 1 tape (Factory-Sealed)
EL-750 (Black Refined Edition, c. 1988) x 1 tape (*Please see condition note below)
EL-250 (Black Refined Edition, c. 1988) x 1 tape (Factory-Sealed)
SONY Betamax Video Head Cleaning Cassettes:
L-25CL x 2 tapes (Factory-Sealed / Essential maintenance tools for Betamax VTRs)
[CONDITION DETAILS]
8 Items (EL-500s, EL-250, and L-25CLs): All are brand new, pristine, and factory-sealed in their original clear wrap.
1 Item (EL-750): Please note that the outer plastic wrap (shrink wrap) on the EL-750 tape is torn/damaged. However, the tape itself inside remains unused and well-preserved. Please review the provided photos carefully to see the exact condition before bidding.

[PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY WARNING]
ED-Metal Tapes: These are ED-Beta Video Cassette Tapes, designed specifically for high-definition Betamax (ED-Beta) video decks. They are NOT standard audio cassette tapes or regular Betamax tapes.
Cleaning Cassettes: These are for Betamax (Beta) VTR systems only. They are NOT compatible with VHS or 8mm video equipment.
Please verify your equipment's compatibility before bidding. Returns due to format misunderstandings or the noted wrap tear on the EL-750 cannot be accepted.

[International Buyers - Please Note:]
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Photos of the actual items are provided. The lot will be securely packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.