Panasonic PV-V4021 4-Head VCR (1999 Model)
Bad, bad machine
I bought this VCR about a year ago.  And for about 3 months it worked perfectly.  Great picture, easy to use, easy setup, good playback.<br />But, then it started being funny about accepting tapes.  I have to insert the tape just right, or it gets spit right back out.  And, it is getting progressively worse.  I have to try about 20 times to get a tape in now.  Once the tape is in, it works fine, of course!  Ugh.