The package arrived nicely packaged and in a very timely manner. I was happy on the 1st impression. Looked well made. However, I followed the exact instructions on the tape making sure the tape was tight before inserting it into the vcr. It ate the first tape. Managed to save the tape and get it rewound back together. We did get to watch the first tape and all went well. Then we inserted the 2nd tape and it did the exact same thing. Ate the tape. I am not willing to mess up another one of my home movies so I would definitely call this a dud and not recommend it.Could be a vcr problem. Not sure. If you want to risk getting your tapes messed up I guess it would be ok to try it.