Coin Machine Journal

Issue: 1932 February

February, 1932
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THE COIN M A C H I N E J O U R N A L


Coin Machine Operators
By LEE S. JONES
President, Coin Machine Manufacturers Association of America
Gen. Sales Mgr. of J. P. Seeburg Corp.
Chicago and the Sherman Hotel will
welcome the operators of America,
February 22-25, at the first exhibit
under sponsorship of the Coin Ma­
chine Manufacturers Association of
America. No operator, nor manufac­
turer, can afford not to be in.attend-
ance, as this year there is a unity of
effort among all manufacturers to
make this Show a success.
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The manufacturers have done
something never heard of before in the
conduct of convention by pledging
themselves to spend the receipts of
this show on entertainment of high
caliber for their guests. We intend to
conduct this convention absolutely
without profit. The manufacturers are
united in the one thought to supply the
operator with good food, good displays
and a good time.
The coin-operated-machine indus­
try, from manufacturer to operator’s
mechanic, has shown in this period of
depression a better record than most
any industry which can be mentioned.
If the operator will take the time, and
the small amount of money required,
to attend the convention, he will as­
sure himself of a successful year.
Industry Is Extensive
The coin-operated-machine indus­
try embraces many phases, and, to
carry on, the manufacturers are large
purchasers of materials from varied
sources everywhere in the United
States. Thus, when the industy is suc­
cessful, additional employment is
granted to many men in other lines.
Not only do their purchases help the
general business of the nation, but the
far-reaching effect is felt even in the
smaller communities.
There is no operator who does not
own one or more automobiles, and it is
likely that there is no business which
address and business unless you wish.
This Show is open to all. There will be
no requests to join any associations,
nor anything to hinder you from doing
just as you please. There will be a few
meetings and addresses, by leading
members of the trade, but it is entirely
optional whether or not you attend.
Much care and thought have been ex­
pended by leading manufacturers who
desire to address you, and it is sug­
gested that each operator attend the
short meetings, but that is a matter
entirely up to you. You are our guest,
and we wish you to do as you please.
Convention exhibits will be open
daily at 12 o’clock noon, and continue
until 10 o’clock at night.
Attractive Exhibit Hall
The Association has set aside a sum
of money to decorate the convention
hall and mezzanine floor, td make the
whole meeting more attractive to you
and your ladies. On Wednesday eve­
ning, February 24, at 8 o’clock, the big
banquet will be held. Splendid music
and entertainment will be provided,
and we particularly desire you to bring
your wife, daughter, or sweetheart, as.
souvenirs will be given all ladies. The;
entertainment will be of high caliber.
As said before, the manufacturers have,
spent much time and effort to provide
displays and a good time for every op­
erator in attendance.
Success for the Show is absolutely
assured, from the fact that at present
more exhibit booths have been reserved
than any year previous for any show.
We will spend the money which the
manufacturers pay for their space to
entertain operators. We expect to
have the largest operator attendance
ever had at any Show. The manufac­
turers have done their part. The rest
is up to you. Will you join us?
LEE 5. JONES


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requires the running of those automo­
biles more than the operating business.
The automobile industry is making a
hard drive for new business, and claim
that they are the barometer of the na­
tion’s success. It naturally follows
that we, in this industry, are large cus­
tomers of the automobile industry.
This is merely mentioned to illustrate
what is meant by the far-reaching ef-
feet of our activities.
At this Convention the visitor will
have the opportunity of actually ex­
amining every type of coin-operated
machine now on the market. We bar
no exhibitors who have anything in the
coin-operated line to show.
When you come to the Sherman Ho­
tel, your entrance into and departure
from the Exhibit Hall will be abso­
lutely without annoyance. There will
be no cards to sign, no badges to wear,
nor any necessity of giving your name,
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JOURNAL
February, 1933
ED ITO R IA L CO M M ENT
vices which the operator is interested
in buying. When manufacturers for
some reason do not answer letters it
works a hardship on operators who
have seen new machines in our
columns and who want more informa­
tion.
The least a manufacturer can do is
to notify this magazine or operators
who are interested in making pur­
chases what plans the company has
for marketing the particular machine
they have.
On January 28, we received this let­
ter which is typical of others.
For the last 90 days the
Tax
Eva
C o in
M a c h in e
Jou rn al
has taken the initiative in
compiling for the first time a compre­
hensive survey of the tax situation.
At no little expense the laws of every
state and over ISO principal cities in
the United States were carefully
studied and probed with a view to
relieving the operators of the country
of the unjust taxes many of them are
now paying.
Those of our readers who read the
article “ The Creeping Shadows” in
the December issue of our magazine
and the article entitled, “ The Industry
Needs an Equitable Basis for Munici­
pal Taxation,” in our January issue,
know how completely the C o in M a ­
c h in e J o u r n a l has gone into this
matter of unfair taxation.
Now we ask the cooperation of our
thousands of operator friends that we
might serve them better. We are re­
questing that you write us a personal
letter telling us just what the local tax
situation is in your community and
what you think could be done to im­
prove it.
At the convention to be held this
month at the Sherman Hotel in Chi­
cago steps will be taken to organize a
strong association with a view to ob­
taining better coordination between
the manufacturers and the operators
who are intensely interested in all
movements that affect them person­
ally.
The C o in M a c h in e J o u r n a l
stands ready to cooperate in any way
it can with the Manufacturers Asso­
ciation and the various operators
associations whoever they are or
wherever they may be. Should a bill
be proposed to the law makers or
license leviers in your community that
is unfair, notify us at once, arid we will
do everything in our power to organize
opposition against it.
T h e C o in M a c h in e J o u r ­
has offered this beauti­
ful cup to the exhibitor who
displays his merchandise and deco­
rates his booth in the most fitting
manner.
The
Cup
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From what we hear, various manu­
facturers are determined to win this
cup, and are keeping in constant touch
with what others are doing so that
they might go them one better.
The cup itself is of very high quality
and will look very well in anybody’s
salesroom, it will be a lucky day for
the one who wins it.
Another year rolls around
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tion " and the coin machine manu­
facturers and operators are
about to meet in convention at the
Sherman Hotel in Chicago. The Coin
Machine Journal knows that the man­
ufacturers who exhibit and the opera­
tors who attend will return to their
respective places of business with re­
newed energy and many new ideas
which they may be able to turn to
profitable use.
Many brilliant and prominent
speakers are scheduled to appear upon
the rostrum and no doubt will have
messages of great importance. Those
in attendance should not miss a meet­
ing.
Indications are that the Big Show
will surpass anything ever attempted
like it in this industry. The many
letters which we have received indicate
that most everybody will be there.
Manufacturers tell us that they have
received many letters with the same
assurance.
Gentlemen:
On December 15th, we wrote to the
(■
) Scale Company, in care o f your
office regarding their
) Scale. W e
have had no reply and as we are inter­
ested in hearing whether they are offer­
ing this scale to operators and distribu­
tors before consummating our plans for
1932, we would appreciate early advices
frojtn you as to the status of this com­
pany and your idea as to the cause o f
their delay in replying to our inquiry.
Very truly yours,
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with the times and the new methods
that are devised for making money
through the medium of coin operated
machines would do well to read our
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are not already a subscriber, $ 1.00
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