Why Choose Us Over iMemories or LegacyBox for Your Memory Preservation
You’ve finally decided to digitize those boxes of VHS tapes, 8mm films, photos, and slides — great choice! Your family memories deserve to be preserved.
Now comes the big question: Who do you trust with your irreplaceable originals?
The big names like iMemories and LegacyBox dominate Google ads, but many customers end up wishing they’d chosen a specialized, customer-focused service like mine. Here’s why more people are turning to me instead.
1. I Never Outsource Your Precious Originals
iMemories and LegacyBox ship your tapes, films, and photos to large, centralized facilities (often shared with multiple brands). Your family memories travel across the country and get processed on industrial assembly lines.
I handle every order in-house at my office. Your items never leave my controlled environment and I personally digitize everything myself. Less shipping risk = greater peace of mind.
2. True One-on-One Customer Service
Big companies route you through call centers and ticket systems. Try getting a real person on the phone quickly — good luck.
I’m a family-run business. When you email or call me:
You speak directly to me - the person handling your order
I know your project by name
I’m happy to answer questions before, during, and after digitization
My customers regularly tell me, “I actually felt heard — thank you!”
3. Higher Quality Transfers
I don’t try to be everything to everybody. I focus exclusively on video tapes, film reels, photos, and slides — and I invest in professional-grade equipment most bulk services don’t use:
Broadcast-level capture cards
Frame-by-frame film scanners for 8mm/Super 8 film reels
Color correction on every photo scan
The result? Sharper, more vibrant, truer-to-original digital files you’ll actually enjoy watching and sharing.
4. Transparent, No-Surprise Pricing
LegacyBox and iMemories often advertise low “starting at” prices… then hit you with add-ons:
Extra fees for sound film
Charges for longer tapes
Upsells for cloud storage or editing
With me, you get clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. I’ll even review your order and let you know exactly what to expect before you pay.
5. Faster Turnaround Without Cutting Corners
Large services quote 10–16 weeks because of backlogs at their mega-facilities.
I typically return most orders in 1–2 weeks (often faster during non-peak seasons) — because I control the entire process from start to finish.
6. I Return Everything Safely — Including Your Originals
Every tape, reel, slide, and photo comes back to you in the same (or better) organized condition. I use custom padding, track every item, and insure shipments both ways.
7. Real Reviews from Real Local Customers
While big companies have thousands of reviews (good and bad), mine come from families just like yours who value personalized care. I’m proud of my 5-star reputation built on trust and quality — not paid advertising.
Your Memories Deserve Better Than Assembly-Line Treatment
iMemories and LegacyBox are fine for basic bulk jobs, but if you want your family movies treated with the care they deserve — the same care you’d give them — choose a specialist who puts quality and service first.
I’m here to preserve your story, not just process your order.
Contact me today for a free quote — I’ll walk you through every step and answer all your questions.