Coin Slot Magazine - #069 - 1980 - November [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
Another factor that makes it difficult to rely on auction prices,
is the reserves—either concealed or out in the open—you could
report that a certain machine sold for $1500—you saw it
knocked down—but was it really sold? You cannot report on the
condition of the machine—and you cannot honestly report
whether it was an actual sale or a buy back. I was quite surprised
that the official price list of the recent PB-84 auction—some of
the low prices realized, were really sales—yet a few that seemed
fair to high, were not sold.
Perhaps if the auctioneers would honestly report to the Media
true machine sales, together with a grading system, perhaps we
could then judge the market prices for what we have. As things
are now, I feel that COIN SLOT is wise in not reporting on
prices. It is time to "Clean up our act!"
Sincerely,
Dave Evans
Dear Sir:
I have a nice Bally Bell 1936 electric (not mechanical) but I
need a schematic and/ or exposed parts view. Would any of your
books explain this machine or could you help me get it?
Thank you,
Kelsey O. Cook
17 Accord Park Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Dear Kelsey:
If the Bally "Bally Bell 1936 Electric" you've got is the Bally
BELLS of June 1937, an all-electricfloor model console, we've
got a problem. This is one of those "lost" machinesfor which no
advertising, maintenance instructions or manuals have ever
shown up. As a result, no Coin Slot Guide is in the works, and
none will be unless some of this material becomes available.
But if the "Bally Bell" is the Bally BALLY BELL ofJanuary
1938, a large countertop Bell machine that takes nickels and
quarters, you're in luck. All of this material is available and a
Coin Slot Guide is in the works. It'll be in the second batch of
100 guides.
Editor
Dear Editor:
I am interested in getting a copy of An Illustrated Price Guide
to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators-Volume 2.
I have not been able to get it locally. Please advise.
Sincerely,
Gene Baxter,
Dear Editor:
I have been involved for a number of years in collecting slot
machines and trade stimulators and I feel the time is right for a
change in the laws of this state to allow the legal possession and
private ownership of slots. I have been aware of your great
influence in the field for a number of years. I am greatly in need
of advice on what steps to take to initiate a change in our laws
here in Arizona. Any help you may be able to offer will be more
Dear Gene:
Advise indeed, because that's the same situation we've been
in. Volume 2 in the trade stimulator series has been "in the
than appreciated.
Sincerely
Joe Weaver
works" for some time, but the wait is over. We've got the
manuscript, photos and artwork in hand and the book is being
Dear Mr. Weaver:
laid up as I write this. In another 3 or 4 weeks it'll be typeset and
lam sorryfor the delay in answering your letter. We have had
soon thereafter at the printers. You should be able to get the
a number offamily emergencies of late that have consumed a
finished book by Christmas, and that's this year. Thanks for
considerable amount of time.
asking.
We would certainly like to assist you in any way possible to
The Editor
effectively change the laws in Arizona. We are enclosing a copy
Gentlemen:
general view of the steps to be taken. One ofthe most important
of our September issue of The Coin Slot which will give you a
I'm returning Manual #9 as this was ordered for use on a
Watling Blue Seal per your advertisement Fm enclosing. Please
send me a refund for this manual.
Thank you,
Gary Petty
steps is to contact a legislator who will sponsor the bill.
Another thing which we advocate is to send us the names and
addresses of your governor and the legislator whom you have
contacted. We will then initiate a letter writing campaign.
We have a good deal of information available. We will also
enclose a list of our books.
Onefinal point is to contact Richard M. Bueschel and seek his
Dear Mr. Petty:
The order blank which you enclosed was one of thefirst that
was used. As the guides were being written, Dick Bueschel
received a tremendous responsefrom the readers which included
some original work and a great deal ofphotographs. As a result
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advice. He will be able to supply many historical and legal
features which we do not have at our easy reach.
Thanks for your letter, good luck in your quest and keep us
posted.
Sincerely,
The Editor
machines.
Editor
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Dear Editor,
For your serial number update? I'm not sure if it's to record
the ones in existance or for a nose count or looking for the
oldest. Which ever these are the ones I own.
Jennings 4 Star 5 cent bronze front (original condition stored
since 1946) Serial number 121 404 on paper label on inside of
case.
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
NOVEMBER, 1980