perhaps you can look for a VHS + DVD recorder combo deck, you can directly convert your tapes to DVD format. not very high quality (depends on your tapes of course, but at least the format is viable, and longer lasting than tapes.

it looks ok, but it's been sold.

Is there a Cash Converters near you? they will have some units, and its better cuz you get to test before buying

did you manage to go down to cash converters @ ampang point?