When Did Everyone Get Their First VHS/Betamax Player?

[dieseljeep]

I never was that crazy about Mits VCR's. It was supposed to be a higher end product. AFAIC the Panasonic and clones were a lot less grief. Even later on, I still prefered top load units. Right now, I'm using a Panasonic-built Curtis Mathes I bought for $2.25 at a thrift store.