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3712 W. Scenic Ave., Mequon, Wisconsin 53092
Phone: (262) 242-3131 or E-mail: Bedvibr8or@aol.com
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I am very excited about the many responses I
have gotten about the club. Many members have
taken the time to tell me they are enjoying the
C.O.C.A. Magazine and our club meetings. If you
have any comments I'd like you to share them with
me.
We have an exciting meeting planned for our
April meeting and are already lining up some speak-
ers for the fall. We are always looking for ideas so
please share them with our meeting coordinator,
Alex Warshaw. I am also looking for individuals
who are willing to share a neat coin op experience
so I can include it in a future article. Please contact
me at Bedvibr8or@aol.com.
Our clothing line is certainly catching on as sales
were great at our last meeting. For the first time
C.O.C.A. will be in the main hall with a booth. We
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will be answering questions, selling our clothing
wear and signing up new members. Unfortunately
because of the early article deadline, the space we
are getting has yet to be determined.
I personally want to thank all those who have
contributed to making C.O.C.A. bigger than ever.
Our membership has doubled over the last 2 years
and still growing. This club is in its infancy and has
lots of great things to come. Be part of it! Until the
next show, happy hunting and may you find the
coin-op piece of your dreams.
Paul Hindin
President, C.O.C.A.
www.coinopclub.org
About the Cover
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• Stored-Energy Automatic Drop-Coin Machines .. .4
• Vacations Near & Near ........................................ 14
• Stephen's Magic Beer Barrel.. ............................. 16
• Crooked Dice ....................................................... 27
• Vending Tips ........................................................ 27
• Unusual Slezak Height Scale ............................... 30
• Tales of the Hunt.. ................................................ 32
• ABT Manufacturing Corporation ........................ 35
• New Auction Management .................................. 38
The cover story this issue comes to us from
long time collector, author and historian Ken
Rubin. His interests in the world of coin-op
are vast, focusing on vending and penny
arcade machines. His desire for the best of the
best, and rarest of the rare are immediately
evident should you have the good fortune of
visiting his home.
Deadline for next issues ads & articles:
Ken's book "Drop Coin Here" is still regard-
ed as a must own reference guide for anyone
possessed by coin-operated devices.
June 1st, 2002
Enjoy!
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