The Silents Majority is slowly but surely trying to compile a good list of reputable video sources for the best copies available. Often it is wise to find a video dealer that you can develop a professional relationship with by phone, fax or reciprocal correspondence. Anyone buying a video from a new source should try purchasing one copy only, and see what kind of service and quality you receive.
Some dealers do, and it is a great business practice.
Even reputable dealers get burned on quality themselves. This is the gamble and game of collecting films on video. The only real barrier keeping silent film from really making a huge comeback is the poor quality and selection of the accompanying musical scores. In the Silents Majority video reviews we comment on the musical accompaniment. However, personal taste can be a bugaboo.