Editorial
Hello again, and here we are with the April 2013 issue of the magazine!!!! Now, the
more observant among you will be ahead of me here; the less observant should refer
back to the front cover of last month's magazine. Yes, the old don 't know what day of
the week it is gremlin's struck again. On two or three occasions in the past, I've got the
date wrong on the front cover, i.e. the wrong month, but last month I surpassed all
previous efforts and forgot what year it is! So issue 29 took a giant leap forward to
November 2009. I was totally unaware of the mistake until a recipient of the magazine
announced it to the world on the pennymachines website - thanks Stuart! Anyway,
apologies. I suppose next November will have to be November 2009 Mk2.
Now, the auction- a good one? Well, if you couldn't make it, you missed what was
probably the best vintage slot auction for a good number of years. Thanks to all those
who showed support and made it the success that it was. Particular thanks go to the hard
core of vendors (and they know who they are) who always make a concerted effort to
put together a good variety of clean machines, with realistic reserves. We couldn't run
these events without you. More on page 14.
Now the bad news. I'm afraid that from next month (or next year) the subscription
rates will increase. MMM has been going now for almost three years, and in that time
the cost of producing the magazine, and postage, has risen considerably. Frankly, unless
the number of subscribers doubles (which isn' t likely), the magazine just isn' t viable, so
I'm sure you will all understand the need for this moderate increase. See page 2 for new
UK and international rates. The good news for international subscribers is that, due to
the plummeting pound, you will actually pay less than you did this year!
And finally, I sincerely hope you receive this before Christmas! Due to the considerable
work involved in organising the auction, I was delayed in producing this issue. At the
time of writing it is 10 th December, and I hope to be able to go to print tomorrow - so
there is hope! Anyway, assuming you receive this in time (or even if not), sincere wishes
for a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
All the best
Jerry
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