These retro TVs look cool but they’re hiding a deal-breaking secret

I grew up with VHS tapes, so I’m well aware of the nostalgia people have for that era. I recently tried to watch some VHS tapes on an old CRT TV I found in the trash with a built-in VCR, and the results weren’t pretty. I very much believe this is an example of a format that’s better off being lost to time. VHS tapes already weren’t known for their quality, and that’s abundantly clear now in 2026. I hardly watch DVDs anymore since Blu-rays came out, but I’d take DVD quality over VHS any day of the week.