How to Find Replacement Tapes for Analog Answering Machines

Analog answering machines have become basically obsolete over the past few years. Digital recording has replaced these answering machines as the new medium. However, you may feel comfortable with your analog version and wish to continue using it. If this is the case, then you are going to want to search for replacement tapes to use.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check the analog answering machine to see what type of replacement tapes that you need to buy. Use the old tape or the answering machine's manual to guide you with your purchase.

2. Plan to shop online for the answering machine tapes. You may run into a problem if you attempt to find analog answering machine tapes in stores. You can locate tapes on Tape Stock Online and Shopper's Choice.

3. Look through garage sales. Since many people look to get rid of these answering machines and the tapes, you may be able to find replacements here.

4. Bid on a set through eBay. Try the virtual auction site as a way to find the replacement tapes that you desire.

5. Contact the manufacturer. If you still run into a problem finding the analog answering machine tapes, you may want to call the manufacturer for assistance. They may still have the tapes in stock.

6. Buy several at a time. Since the replacement tapes can be challenging to find, purchase as many as you can at one time.

Tips & Warnings

• TDK makes answering machine tapes that can be used on many analog versions. The tapes are low priced and are sold in sets of three.
• The main reason that people wish to keep analog answering machines is to permanently archive messages saved on them.

Resources

• Tape Stock Online sells analog answering machine tapes.