Play Meter

Issue: 1985 September 15 - Vol 11 Num 17

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Volume 11 . Number 17/September 15. 1985
FEATURES
Viewpoint: Manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewpoint: Distributor
22
Viewpoint: Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Representatives from each of the industry's three tiers offer their answer to
the question: "As the middleman between the operator and the manufac-
turer. the distributor has had his role questioned. even challenged, in recent
years. With that in mind. why do you think the distributor is still an essential
part of the coin-op amusement industry today?
Egg Dispensers: A Serious Business Venture . ......... 32
Though you won't make a fortune off them. plastic egg vending can round
out your amusement business.
DEPARTMENTS
5
7
28
34
36
38
Up Front
News
The Notional Play Meter
Tax Tips
Frank's Cranks
Technical Topics
44
48
51
52
55
Gene's Gudgements
New Products
Aids to the Trade
Classified Advertising
Missing Children Poster
Cov•r C~dlt: Special thanks to Merit Industries of Bensalem . Pennsylvania, makers of
adult-oriented games.
Audio VisuGI
Amusements
OFFERING THE FINEST
NEW AND USED EQUIPMENT
YOU'VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST!!
W e're Eager To Serve
1809 Olive Street, St. louis, Misso u ri 63103
314/421-5100
for fu rth er information , call Pete Entringer coiled
FOUNDE"=
Ralph C. lolly II
PUDLISHE"=
Carol P. lolly
VICE PIUSIDENT:
John F. lolly Ill
VICE PIUSIDENT:
J.A. VonderHaar
EDITO"=
David Pierson
ASSOCIATE EDITO"=
Valerie Cognevich
AJI. T DIII.ECTO "=
Korey Schwark
TYPOGJI.APHE"=
Jo Ann Anthony
KIDS-LOVE OUR EGGS
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YOU WILL
TOO!
GJI.APHICS DESIGNE"=
Morgrer Vincent
TECHNICAL WIUTE"=
Fronk Senlnsky
COMESPONDENTS:
Roger C. Sharpe
Charles C. Ross
Dick Welu
Richard Priesmeyer
0111 Kurtt
Irving L Blackmon
Harold I. Gould
Jeffrey Rosenthal
Gene Lewin
Lindo C. Detery
COMPTP.OLLE"=
John F. lolly Ill
CIP.CULATION MANAGE"=
Renee' C. Pierson
ACCOUNnNG:
lenore R. Oromblen
DIII.ECTOP. OF ADVEP.nSING:
J.A. VonderHaar
Dispensing our popular and exciting
toy-filled egg capsules is fun
and profitable. Contact us for
eq uipment and supplies.
Toll - Free 1-8 0 0 - EGG SHO P
INNOVATIVE
CCD INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED
COINS-TOKENS
MEDALLIONS
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VAN BROOK OF LEXINGTON, INC.
P.O. BOX 5044, LEX. KY. 40505
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EUP.OPEAN II.EPII.ESENTATIVE:
Esmoy leslie
PLAY METER, September 1 5, 1985.
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