Coin Slot

Issue: 1981 December 082

Coin Slot Magazine - #082 - 1981 - December [International Arcade Museum]
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On your next trip to California stop in and see the World's largest
selection of antique slot machines.
In addition to our excellent selection of restored slot machines (at
very competitive prices), we now offer a good selection of unrestored
slots. We also offer reasonably priced restoration services—both
mechanical and appearance, with most restorations $400 to $800
and taking 3 to 6 weeks.
We produce reproduction Gold / \ward Tokens < as follows:
Mills Round
Mills "777"
Watling Round
Buckley
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NEW PRODUCT!
Convert your Mills' DIAMOND FRONT into a beautiful Bonanza Casino Slot
with our new Bonanza conversion kit. Kit consists of:
Acid etched, 5 color brass bib card (small window—3-5 play only).
10 gold plated Bonanza tokens with attach bolts to replace diamonds.
Jackpot symbols for reel strips.
$69.95 post paid
We also have all slot related publications in stock including those by The Coin Slot, Loose
Change (Mead Co.), and Post Publications.
We have the World's largest selection of slot stands—see our color ad in Loose Change or
send for free flier.
If it's related to a slot machine, we probably have it in stock or can get it for you.
Phone orders welcomed. Call with credit card information for same day shipment or send
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December 1981
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Coin Slot Magazine - #082 - 1981 - December [International Arcade Museum]
• COVER •
Our cover shows in full color the two trade stimulators both named
THE NEW DEAL Style I was only manufactured by Pierce Pool &
Manufacturing Company whereas Style II was made by both Pierce and
Pace Manufacturing Company. Find out more about these two contro
versial machines in the informative article written by Bill Whelan —
Stim-mania
David B. Evans
Contributing Authoris
Stephen Alpert, Dave Bassitt,
Robert Geddes, Steve Gronowski,
Marc Harrison, Russ Jensen,
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Larry Lubliner, Jim McLellan
Letters to the Editor
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Editor's Statement
Stim-mania
Notes from Nic
Pingames at the Fun Fair
Get Well Wishes
Pappy Sez
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The Token Corner
Put Another Nickel In
A New Store Opens On Biscayne Boulevard
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"Master
We'd Like You To Meet Our Staff
Season's Greetings
Restoration & Repair
List of Advertisers
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Calendar of Events
Serial Number Update
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The Coin Slot Coin-Op Contest
page 46
Map
Legislative Update
Stolen
Bill and Larry — We Apologize
Arcade Magic
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Universal Order Form
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Fun Fair III
The 1981 Loose Change Fun Fair
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Classified Ads
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Special New Offer!
We are initiating a new policy in regard to subscription renewals
which will save you money while saving us time and paper shuffling. We
are now offering a two year subscription renewal for $45.00 for our
readers in the United States. This new policy goes into immediate
effect with our expiration date of 12/81 and after. Please check your
label for the expiration date located at the far right, top line. You will
receive a renewal card, but you can, of course, renew before receiving
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© The International Arcade Museum
Publisher and Editor
Rosanna B. Harris
Managing Editor
Debi Knight
Historical Editor
Richard M. Bueschel
Book Review Editor
Art Reblitz, David Soul
Larry Lubliner, Jim McLellan,
Foreign Contributing Author
Nic Costa
Graphics Director
Susan Maday
Circulation Manager
Margaret lozzo
Mailroom Supervisor
Johanna Bares
Art Director
Marie Osborne
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December 1981
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