LazerDisc and Betamax might have won a few battles, but VHS won the war over the home video market. If you remembered to be kind and rewind, your old VCR tapes might be worth some serious money.

Collectors often look for tapes with rental clamshell cases, original artwork, and distributor labels from companies like VIPCO, Intervision, and Thorn EMI. Some of the most sought-after pre-cert VHS ...