Automatic Age

Issue: 1942 January

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them—however discreetly their use may be put
to. At best, the locations which would demand
such records are by far a very small minority.
Revenue from these locations is not sufficient to
pay expenses and show a profit. The risk involved
for the small, momentary gain is too great. It
jeopardizes substantial business.
Good music by name bands and leading artists
have done their share to boost the popularity of
the automatic phonograph business. Your future
is assured by continuing the policy of furnishing
good music by leading bands and artists.
There is no better advice on the subject than
Jack Nelson’s article, “Keep the Door Closed on
Suggestive Records” appearing on page 13.
C o rp .
N E W A R K , N E W JE R S E Y
“RED HOT and F R E E !” blared an advertise­
ment one week last month, wherein a national
advertiser offered phonograph operators a record­
ing of two “tunes.”
Operators were quick to register their resent­
ment at the suggestion. Recordings which con­
tain a plug for an advertiser’s product are con­
trary to the best interests of the automatic
phonograph music industry.
“NIX ON ADVERTISING RECORDS” wisely
says the phaneffrftph industry. A clear-cut state­
ment on the subject, issued by the Automatic
Phonograph Manufacturers Association, appears
on page 19 of this issue.
GOLIATH PUTS OUT A FEELER
"IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH"
There is more good, common sense and business
acumen among members of our industry—than a
few in the industry, who should know better,
think there is. Or, is it that these “few” just
don’t give a damn? Well, we all know the story
of David versus Goliath. And history has a way
of repeating itself.
That’s the motto of the Coin Machine Oper­
ators Association of Virginia. It’s a good one, for
these times and for all times. It is the spirit of
Americans, and the fellowship of mankind. It
means a body of people united by common inter­
ests, who are striving together toward worthy
achievement.
January, 1942
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CANDY MACHINES CREATE BUSINESS
The phenomenal growth and popularity of
candy sales machines has made merchandise
vending history. The service rendered is basically
sound. Public acceptance was quick, and public
appreciation for the convenience assures future
growth.
A typically successful operation is that of the
K-C Vending Company, of Chicago. An official
of the company tells why his firm operates candy
machines in the article on page 20.
According to their experience, and after inves­
tigation, they found that— “selling by means of
vending machines opens up new outlets. This is
not taking the business away from the retailer,
for there is a large demand for candy in indus­
trial plants, and if the employees are not able to
obtain candy while working, they will go without
it. (The candy bar not bought now won’t be
bought later.) As employees are not often al­
lowed to leave the plant or floor, they can’t buy
candy unless the candy is available right ivhere
they work.”
That’s conclusive proof that you can increase
the sales volume from each machine by placing
the machine where it is most convenient.
A BRAKE FOR MERCHANDISE COST
P re se n t m arke t co n d itio n s o f ra w m a te ria ls m ake it ab so ­
lu te ly im p e ra tiv e th a t you p la c e yo u r o rd e r fo r equipm ent
N O W — and be assu re d o f IM M E D IA T E D E L IV E R Y !
N a tio n a l D efense c a n 't w a it and w e a re do ing a ll in our
p o w e r to a id it. A t prese n t, w e a re ab le to o ffe r im m ediate
d e liv e ry o f equipm ent. W e do n 't know how long w e'll be
a b le to continue. T h e re fo re , do n ’t w a it— you C A N 'T w a it
— Buy now fo r yo u r own P R O T E C T IO N !
The M odel 500 c ig a r e t t e m e rch a n d ise r in 7, 9 and 15
colum ns has p ro ve d its e lf on n a tio n w id e lo c a tio n . It is
a c c la im e d the fin e st c ig a r e t t e m achin e— m e ch a n ic a lly and
a r t is t ic a lly . You know the "5 0 0 " — yo u've seen the " 5 0 0 " —
you've p ra ise d its fe a tu re s o f M o n tage d M irro r, G r a d ­
uated , C h ro m e d K e y b o a rd and S tre a m lin e d C e n t r a l D e liv ­
e ry . P la ce y o u r o rd e r fo r it, in w hite o r w alnu t, T O D A Y !
(Th e M odel 500 c ig a r e t t e m e rch a n d ise r w ill be on d isp la y
in booths 90, 91 and 92 a t C o in M achine Show at the
H o te l Sherm an, C h ic a g o , Illin o is, J a n u a r y 12th to 15th.)
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BROOKLYN, N. Y
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Cigarette vending operators are directly inter­
ested in the story on page 22, “Manufacturers’
Prices for Cigarettes Halted by Ceiling at Decem­
ber Figures.” The governmental action to stabil­
ize merchandise prices has a salutory effect on
the operation of machines. Constantly changing
prices for cigarettes means more and more un­
productive work.
Stabilized prices for merchandise is a desirable
achievement for operators. With a ceiling on
prices of merchandise the work of readjusting
machines is eliminated.
The extent of the control over merchandise cost
by the Price Administrator no doubt will be de­
veloped in keeping with the war economy. Our
government is vitally concerned with the problem
of prices and costs. In view of the unprecedented
task ahead of our nation, stabilization of prices
and costs is a necessary part of the program.
AUTOMATIC AGE
© International Arcade Museum
January, 1942
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