So you have tons of old movies and pictures, and it’s time to convert them to digital files, or video transfers. 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 our competitor's transfer service. We compare what you get from each, so that you can make an informed decision about which digitizing company you should trust with your precious memories of loved ones.
The Digitization Process
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 memories right back to you as digital download, DVD, and an optional thumb drive.
Detailed Competitor Comparison
Let’s take a look at some of the more detailed stuff that each one can do. Each service can convert analog media into a digital format, but we'll compare things like pricing, delivery time, formats that can be digitized, and more.
We’ll put it into a nice table to easily compare the services .
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Legacybox
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Competitor
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Only 1 company handles your film, cassettes, and photos?
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Yes
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No
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Anyone can use it?
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Yes
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No
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Easy shipping from home?
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Yes
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No
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Film Formats Accepted
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Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm
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Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm
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Tape Formats Accepted
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VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Video 8, Digital 8, Mini DV, Betamax, Micro MV, PAL
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VHS, Betamax, VHS-C, Hi8, Mini DV
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Convenient Packages to Choose?
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Yes
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Yes
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Step-by-Step Tracking?
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Yes
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Yes
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Package Starting Price
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$59.99 – Up to 2 items
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$19.99 - Up to 2 tapes
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What’s included
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Turn-around-Time
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6-8 weeks
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4-6 weeks
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Thumb drive option
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Yes
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No
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Customer Service Availability
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Access to personal Legacybox concierge so you can talk to an expert at any time. By phone and email.
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Sometimes
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USA Today Recommended?
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Yes
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No
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If you’re looking to digitize your home movies, photos, and audio 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 our competitor's transfers are contracted through a third party.
Lastly, you don’t need a membership to get started with Legacybox, you just contact them and get started.
