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Coin Slot Magazine - #092 - 1982 - October [International Arcade Museum]
Editor's Statement
By Rosanna Harris
The collectible field today has
developed for many reasons, but one
of the most interesting is that we
find the American creative genius
with machines to be extremely fas
cinating. This fascination does not
end with the machines that were
manufactured 25 years ago or more.
On the contrary, the fascination
continues even with the machines
that are manufactured today. In all
areas, the changes that can be
seen are phenomenal. Computer
technology has entered into the
development of every type of ma
chine from arcade machines to slot
machines to automatic music.
What was yesterday's source of
entertainment and livelihood has
become today's collectible. Is it pos
sible that the same will be true in
another 25 years? The likelihood of
this becoming a reality is probably
99.9 percent The natural interest
in all kinds of amusement machines
is based on the design intrigue of
the machines, be they mechanical,
electro-mechanical, electronic or
whatever.
As in the past, we have always
made every effort to be a service to
our readers and the hobby. Many of
our current subscribers are distri
butors* operators and/or technicians
in the coin machine industry. Their
needs can be addressed in The
Coin Slot and the material can prove
to be valuable information for all of
us even if we are not directly in
volved in the industry.
We told you in the August issue
that we were making a move that
would make you a winner. We have
always opted to make careful con
sideration of our changes before
implementing them. We can see
several constructive advantages to
our latest decision. From the market
side today, a broadened readership
will enhance the prospect of a larger
buying audience. More readers,
authors and advertisers will stimu
late a growth of ready information
on collectible and modern coin op
erated amusement machines. There
are more advantages, some obvious,
and others more subtle, that will
come to mind. Our intent is to remain
a service to coin operated amuse
ment machine enthusiasta With
your continued support and input
we feel that we will be able to ac
complish this goal.
Pen and Paper
There are more authors/writers
a column devoted to new video and
among us than most of us have ever
seriously taken time to consider.
pinball models that are introduced.
You, on the other hand, may have
some ideas of your own that have
not been addressed as yet. If you
don't select to become a corres
pondent, send your ideas to us for
We'd like for you to take a few
moments of your time and consider
taking up pen and paper to fill a
need in The Coin Slot.
We are interested in discussing
with you the possibility of writing
articles for The Coin Slot on topics
of interest to the amusement ma
chine industry. Many of the people
we have contacted are very inter
ested in timely discussions of tech
nical tips for trouble shooting and
repair of machines on location.
Another mentioned area was "How
To." For instance, "How To Begin
Your Own Arcade;" "How To Start a
Video Repair Business;" "How To
Effectively Use Tokena" We are
also seeking constructive critics for
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October 1982
incorporation in The Coin Slot
Those of you who are familiar with
our content know that we have
leaders in all of the fields contributing
on a regular basia Their interesting
columns are greatly appreciated by
all of the readera
We know that The Coin Slot has
untapped potential in the amuse
ment machine field, and you can be
our means of tapping the source.
Call or write Rosanna Harris for
details, c/o The Coin Slot, P.O. Box
612, Wheatridge, CO 80034 (303)
431-9266.
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