Coin Slot
Issue: 1982 April 086 - Page 8
Coin Slot Magazine - #086 - 1982 - April [International Arcade Museum]
Letters To The
EDITOR
Dear Editor,
I would like to add a P. S. to Dave Evans article about" What's
Wrong With Us?".
still restrictive and are not being obeyed. This, ofcourse, is not a
practical way to effect change.
We want our readers to share your thoughts on our current
First, I agree with everything that Dave had to say, especially
situation and we encourage them to contact you for the
the fact that most dealers want grade 1 prices for as is machines
formation ofyour proposed organization. As we see it, it can
in grade 5 condition.
machines. I remember reading some old trade magazine back
have many worthwhile functions.
Apparently, the majority of us are unaware ofjust how the
Johnson Act effects us and what ignorance of it can mean.
from the forties bemoaning the fact that slot machine operators
Hopefully one of our contributing authors from the legal field
did not have a national organization to represent them. Back in
will help clarify this.
Second, we are not paying much attention to the history of slot
the old days it was every man for himself and to hell with the next
We're sure that you will receive many comments and very
guy. Well that seems to be the way it is getting now. I keep
possibly some strong support for your idea. Please keep us
hearing about the terrific demand for 25 C slot machines. This
informed
points up the fact that some folks are trying to operate machines
Sincerely,
illegally.
Editor
Anyone who knowingly sells a machine to someone who they
suspect of operating it is helping to kill this hobby.
I feel that protecting what we have already gotten from many
legislatures is just as important as bringing in new collectors.
I can see the handwriting on the wall if we don't organize
some sort of effective national organization to protect our
valuable collections.
Editor's note: For further discussion of these ideas please
see the editor's statement
Dear Editor,
Thank you for your great publication, it gets better with each
issue. Enclosed is my check for $45.00 for two more years.
In the not too distant future some do-gooder legislator is going
I finally will send you along a few pictures and serial numbers
to introduce a bill to change the law in one of our thirty four free
to add to your growing list, and would appreciate any comments
states. If we don't rise to the occasion in force, it will be the
Continued on page 8
beginning of the end.
Third, I don't see much written about the Johnson Act I
recently had one of my congressmen check this out with the
Attorney General's Office and it is still in force without any
changes.
About two years ago someone introduced a bill to amend it to
exclude F.O.K. type machines but it failed in committee.
According to this law, everyone whether dealer or collector
should be registered with the Justice Department as a dealer in
coin operated gambling devices. If a jealous neighbor wants to
get you in trouble, you can still be prosecuted under this law.
In closing I think we need some sort of national organization if
for no other reason than to amend the Johnson Act to exclude
.com
m
If anyone is interested in seriously
pursuing this,
please call or
:
u
m
se 70001, telephone
u LA
fro Metairie,
write me at 112 Spar Street,
m
d
-
e
e
ad business
(504) 888-1154 lo
during
rcad hours.
n
a
.
w
Slots forever,
Do //www
Anthony J. Schneller
:
http
machines twenty five years or older.
Dear Anthony,
Tom Nagelin s
Watling ROL-A-
TOP "Coin," 5t
play, serial 70,552.
This machine is
described in the
Volume 1, Revised
An Illustrated Price
Guide to the 100
Most Collectible
Slot Machines.
Complete details
and history are in
Coin Slot Guide
No. 9.
Your letter is marvelous and right on target Recently several
news items have come to our attention showing that the laws are
© The
International
Arcade
Museum
6—THE
COIN
SLOT
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
April, 1982
Letters To The
EDITOR
Dear Editor,
I would like to add a P. S. to Dave Evans article about" What's
Wrong With Us?".
still restrictive and are not being obeyed. This, ofcourse, is not a
practical way to effect change.
We want our readers to share your thoughts on our current
First, I agree with everything that Dave had to say, especially
situation and we encourage them to contact you for the
the fact that most dealers want grade 1 prices for as is machines
formation ofyour proposed organization. As we see it, it can
in grade 5 condition.
machines. I remember reading some old trade magazine back
have many worthwhile functions.
Apparently, the majority of us are unaware ofjust how the
Johnson Act effects us and what ignorance of it can mean.
from the forties bemoaning the fact that slot machine operators
Hopefully one of our contributing authors from the legal field
did not have a national organization to represent them. Back in
will help clarify this.
Second, we are not paying much attention to the history of slot
the old days it was every man for himself and to hell with the next
We're sure that you will receive many comments and very
guy. Well that seems to be the way it is getting now. I keep
possibly some strong support for your idea. Please keep us
hearing about the terrific demand for 25 C slot machines. This
informed
points up the fact that some folks are trying to operate machines
Sincerely,
illegally.
Editor
Anyone who knowingly sells a machine to someone who they
suspect of operating it is helping to kill this hobby.
I feel that protecting what we have already gotten from many
legislatures is just as important as bringing in new collectors.
I can see the handwriting on the wall if we don't organize
some sort of effective national organization to protect our
valuable collections.
Editor's note: For further discussion of these ideas please
see the editor's statement
Dear Editor,
Thank you for your great publication, it gets better with each
issue. Enclosed is my check for $45.00 for two more years.
In the not too distant future some do-gooder legislator is going
I finally will send you along a few pictures and serial numbers
to introduce a bill to change the law in one of our thirty four free
to add to your growing list, and would appreciate any comments
states. If we don't rise to the occasion in force, it will be the
Continued on page 8
beginning of the end.
Third, I don't see much written about the Johnson Act I
recently had one of my congressmen check this out with the
Attorney General's Office and it is still in force without any
changes.
About two years ago someone introduced a bill to amend it to
exclude F.O.K. type machines but it failed in committee.
According to this law, everyone whether dealer or collector
should be registered with the Justice Department as a dealer in
coin operated gambling devices. If a jealous neighbor wants to
get you in trouble, you can still be prosecuted under this law.
In closing I think we need some sort of national organization if
for no other reason than to amend the Johnson Act to exclude
.com
m
If anyone is interested in seriously
pursuing this,
please call or
:
u
m
se 70001, telephone
u LA
fro Metairie,
write me at 112 Spar Street,
m
d
-
e
e
ad business
(504) 888-1154 lo
during
rcad hours.
n
a
.
w
Slots forever,
Do //www
Anthony J. Schneller
:
http
machines twenty five years or older.
Dear Anthony,
Tom Nagelin s
Watling ROL-A-
TOP "Coin," 5t
play, serial 70,552.
This machine is
described in the
Volume 1, Revised
An Illustrated Price
Guide to the 100
Most Collectible
Slot Machines.
Complete details
and history are in
Coin Slot Guide
No. 9.
Your letter is marvelous and right on target Recently several
news items have come to our attention showing that the laws are
© The
International
Arcade
Museum
6—THE
COIN
SLOT
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
April, 1982
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