Before putting a vhs tape in my vcr i noticed on one side of the flap that flips open exposing the tape?

Question

it was cracked/hanging so i used masking tape to secure it--i flipped it a couple of times to make sure it wouldn't get loose then i played the tape in its entirety w/o any problem--however, when i try to eject it the tape lifts but doesn't move forward so it just goes settles back down

what can i do to get the tape out w/o damaging my vcr? thanks

Answer 1

Carefully remove the cover of the VCR and work the tape loose.  You may have to cut the tape.