C.O.C.A. Times

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This past Chicagoland was one of the best shows we've had.
According to the promoter, the gate and turnout was as good if not bet-
ter than ever. Most of the dealers I had spoken to said that they were
having a great show. The promoters even had donuts available for the
dealers (if you were quick enough to get some). Hats off to the new
owners and good luck with future shows. I am looking forward to
even better productions in the future. Chicagoland is still the best
place for a coin-op collector to satisfy their collecting needs. Whether
a new or seasoned collector there always seems to be something of
interest at Chicagoland. The visit to Jasper's house was a major hit
with the members. For the first time since I have been visiting his
home, Jasper let everyone ride the completed carousel. There were
nearly 250 club members and guests that turned out for this meeting.
Everyone had a great time even with the few glitches we had with
parking. I would like to thank all the members who participated and
welcome the new members who joined that evening. Special thanks to
Erick Johnson and Randy Razzoog for helping check our members in
at the door. Our next meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel across
the street from the Pheasant Run on Friday, April 8th at 7pm. We will
have a great guest speaker and I know you will all enjoy the program.
At the meeting I hope to have completed the incorporation process for
the club and approve our by-laws. We will have elections of new offi-
cers at the November meeting. If you would like to nominate or run
for office please let me know at walex6@msn.com. I would like to
add a secretarial position to the officers to help support the other posi-
tions of President, Vice-President and Accounting/Membership office.
This issues' cover story was the combined effort of Roger Smith,
Randy Razzoog, Dave Cook, Ken Rubin and myself. Roger did a great
job of providing the text of the story. I personally learned a lot and can
finally connect the dots between vending machine and chewing gum
collectors. Thanks to all who helped put this story together.
We have a great line of clothing available to members that would
like to sport the C.O.C.A. Logo. These are being provided by the
Running Stitch (please see their ad in this packet). I personally like the
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• Match Machine with Unusual
Coin Entry
by John Carini ........................... 3
• E-Bay and the Slot Machine
by Don Creekmore ......... .. .......... .4
• Tales of the Hunt -
Knowledge is Money in the Bank
by Tim Christensen ..................... 6
• Building a Slot Machine
by Gerald Shearer's ........ .... ..... .. 8
• COVER STORY -
Chewing Gum and the
Machines That Sold It!
Roger Smith, Randy Razwog,
Dave Cook, Ken Rubin
and Alex Warschaw .................. 10
• A Shocking Expose in Coin-Op!
by John Peterson ........... .... ....... 25
• Convention Survey
by Ken Durham ... ............. ... ... ... 28
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