When Did Everyone Get Their First VHS/Betamax Player?

[jstout66]

My parents got their first VCR in 80 or 81. A Zenith Beta top-loader. I can't remember the model, but it could record up to 5 hours. I got my first VCR in 91. An RCA 2 head mono unit. I remember mom gave me a $200.00 check for my birthday, and I shoped around and that was the lowest price I could find. Circuit City, $249.00. I still have it, but it hasn't been in use for years.