Anyone else own a VCR player? Any good tips for minimizing mold on my tapes?

Idk but maybe tell the mold no

I own a VCR player and have a pretty big collection of tapes. I've never gotten mold so here's what I do:

• Get rid of any moldy tapes and check for mold when getting new ones. I never let a contaminated tape enter my collection because it will spread.
• I live in a dry and cold climate but I'm assuming you don't. Tapes are best stored upright with minimal humidity. I can't give you an exact number but try a dehumidifier or something similar. If you're on a budget ask friends and family to save silica gel packets and stuff them between your tapes.
• Also you should generally keep tapes out of direct sunlight as it'll degrade the tape quality and may replicate the look of mold.

Let me know if any of this helps! Have you been having problems with mold in your collection or are you just trying to be cautious?