Coin Slot Magazine - #089 - 1982 - July[International Arcade Museum]
By Debi Knight
Those of you who read last month's "Editor's State
ment" were introduced to me, Debi Knight, by Rosanna
Harris. Perhaps a little background on my relationship
with The Coin Slot would be appropriate.
I have been associated with the magazine since the
first 81/2 by 11 size issue was printed in June of 1980.
Working for the printer, I have been closely involved in
contributes so generously of their time and knowledge.
the production and design of each issue since that
The Coin Slot has grown due to the attitude and
milestone. As the magazine grew and each edition
involvement these many people have committed to the
became more involved, Bill and Rosanna Harris felt
entire hobby and the magazine itself.
that establishing an in-house production department
The input and response by the readers has also
would be of benefit to The Coin Slot and its readers.
played a major role in determining the direction of
They have always attempted to make changes that
would serve the interests of collectors and hobbyists
involved with coin-op collectibles. I was very sad to see
growth for The Coin Slot. The magazine exists as a
the production work leave the printer I was employed
include
by, of course, but was honored and surprised to be
offered a position with The Coin Slot itself. I accepted
readers, providing a place to advertise products and
services directly to a market guaranteed to be inter
the position of Managing Editor and I have been
ested in them, and to offer space for those who wish to
excited and challenged by the growth and develop
contribute their ideas and comments about the maga
ment of each issue and in the hobby itself.
The attitude of everyone involved with The Coin Slot
is to provide service and information to all collectors of
forum for the people involved in the hobby of coin-
operated collectibles. The goals of the magazine
providing
information
and
service
to
all
zine or the hobby. We'd like to keep this attitude in the
forefront of all that goes into each issue.
The input of subscribers and collectors is of major
coin operated machines. Excitement and enthusiasm
importance to all of us at The Coin Slot,
for this hobby is generated by every author that
continue to be. The response we receive from readers
and will
helps us decide what is important to include in each
issue. What information does our audience want to
read about? Repair and restoration advice, news and
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important to you? We can't include everything about
each subject in each issue because of space restric
tions, so what subjects do you want us to focus on.
We'd like to encourage everyone to help us, comment
on our approach, suggest topics for feature articles
you'd like to read about, or ask us questions. We
attempt to publish your letters in our "Letters to the
Editor" column so your comments and suggestions
can reach every reader. We'd like to encourage your
response on subjects that affect you or that you feel
very strongly about. We'd liketosparkyourexcitement
and discussion with each issue, and we'd like you to
spark ours. There is no better way of doing this than to
write us a letter.
The Coin Slot is going to continue growing as we
hope every collector in this hobby will continue to
grow.
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Our attitude of service to our readers and
enthusiasm for all aspects of coin-operated collectibles
will remain strong and will help us steer the course of
The Coin Slot in the future. Your input in the form of
letters, comments and suggestions will help us bring to
you the news you want to know, the knowledge you
need
to
have for
discriminate
collecting
and
the
thought provoking opinions that will excite and expand
your thinking. We intend to stay on the course charted
out by Bill
Harris when he started
publishing the
magazine, so watch us grow and expand in the future.
July, 1982
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