Legacybox vs. Costco Video Transfer

So you have tons of old movies and pictures, and it’s time to bring them into the digital age: Video Transfer. The good news is that we have the technology. The bad news is that there are different places to go, and deciding which is best can be time consuming, confusing, and annoying. Don’t worry, we’re here to the rescue. We’ll walk you through the differences between Legacybox and Cosco Video Transfer, let you know what you get from each, so that you can make an informed decision about which digitizing company you should trust with your precious memories.

FIRST, THE BASICS

Legacybox is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They control the entire process -- from ordering to final delivery. They’ll send you a box that you drop your videos and photos in, and they take care of the rest. Once the digitizing process is complete, they’ll send your stuff right back to you with your DVDs and optional thumb drive. Costco Video Transfer is handled through a third party called YesVideo. They’re based in California, but they also have a hub in Atlanta. When you drop off your videos at a Costco, they’ll pack them into a YesVideo box and send them back to the store when they’re ready.

DIVING A LITTLE DEEPER

Let’s take a look at some of the more detailed stuff that each one can do. We’ll put it into a nice table to easily compare the services.

	Legacybox	Costco
Only 1 company handles your film, cassettes, and photos?	Yes	No
Anyone can use it?	Yes	No (Membership required)
Easy shipping from home?	Yes	No
Film Formats Accepted	Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm	Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm
Tape Formats Accepted	VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Video 8, Digital 8, Mini DV, Betamax, Micro MV, PAL	VHS, Betamax, VHS-C, Hi8, Mini DV
Convenient Packages to Choose?	Yes	Yes
Step-by-Step Tracking?	Yes	Yes
Package Starting Price	$59.99 – Up to 2 items	$19.99 - Up to 2 tapes
What’s included	Welcome guide with instructions Crush proof box Barcodes for each item Pre-paid return shipping label Digitization by hand DVDs	Digitizing by hand DVDS
Turn-around-Time	3-4 weeks	3-4 weeks
Thumb drive option	Yes	No
Customer Service Availability	Access to personal Legacybox concierge so you can talk to an expert at any time. By phone and email.	Questions filtered through Costco, answered by YesVideo.
USA Today Recommended?	Yes	No

If you’re looking to digitize your home movies, photos, and cassettes in a way that will leave all of your memories in pristine condition, either option will be great. Due to the at-home simplicity and proactive order tracking provided through Legacybox, they get the edge. Legacybox is the only company that you’ll deal with, while Cosco’s Video Transfer is contracted through a third party. Lastly, you don’t need a membership to get started with Legacybox, you just contact them and get started. Plus, they’re just dang nice.