Greatbear Audio & Video Digitising
Upper York Street, Bristol (BS2) · South West England
Prices checked on 21 October 2026 from the provider's own website (sources below). They may have changed since, so confirm before sending.
- Website
- https://thegreatbear.co.uk/
- Formats mentioned
- VHSVHS-CS-VHSBetamaxVideo8Hi8Digital8MiniDVHDVU-maticBetacam
Formats checked against the provider pages listed below. Confirm with the provider before sending. - Video tape price
- No per-tape price list: free tape assessment, then a bespoke quote. 'For most small-order domestic tape formats we have a minimum charge of £50 GBP +VAT.' CDs/DVDs £5 per disc.
- Cine film
- Not offered (tape and disc specialist).
- Work done in-house?
- Yes — Own Bristol studio with its own collection of working tape machines; treats mould and sticky-shed (tape baking).
- Turnaround
- Usually 5 working days for playable tapes; 24-hour rush for small jobs
- Originals returned
- Yes
- Postal service
- Yes
- Drop-off / local
- Yes, by appointment (2pm–8pm Mon–Fri)
- Trustpilot
- Not fetched (Trustpilot blocked automated access on 21 Oct 2026).
- Notes
- Archive-grade specialist (preservation and access files both included). Suited to damaged, mouldy or obscure formats rather than budget transfers.
Sources checked
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