Loose Change Magazine Archives
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Beginning in 1977, the cornerstone publication for slot machine enthusiasts was Loose Change Magazine edited and published by Dan and Nora Mead. (with help from their kids, Debbie, Richard, David, Jennifer and Brenda.) During its 21 years and 177 issues of publication, hundreds of articles were published about slot machines (antique and contemporary), trade stimulators, jukeboxes, pinball machines, gumball machines and all things coin operated.
For the collector or historian interested in the formation of the slot machine collecting hobby, many of these back issues will prove invaluable. The articles in Loose Change Magazine are timeless; they are just as informative and entertaining today as when they were first published. David and his wife Dawn are updating Loose Change and the other Mead family publications for digital format for today's modern collectors.
Individual issues and bundles will be available for Ebook format on Amazon and Nook
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The Jukebox A brief but thorough introduction to the history of these popular machines.
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Arcade Machines Today An interview with one of the major distributors of arcade games today gives inside scoop on the past, present and future.
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Is This the Record Return on Nickel Play? A durable little trade stimulator gave its owner 27 years of faithful service.
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You Can Refinish Your Own Slot Case Here’s how to transform that ugly mess into a piece you can display with pride.
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The Fabulous Slot Machines The story of Charles Fey and his pioneering LIBERTY BELL slot machine is the turning point in the history of slot machines.
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Are Slots for Tots So Bad? A teen takes a look at a controversial idea.
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Look Before You Leap So you want to jump right into collecting slot machines? First, read the advice of someone who’s been down that road for a long time.
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The Seeburg Model “A” Long before Henry Ford introduced his famous four-banger, a Chicago piano manufacturer took the world by storm with his own version.
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Dan and Nora Mead, around the time Dan was working as a Gaming Casino Mechanic while earning his Mechanical Engineering and Business degree. Printing was one of his many hobbies. Once Loose Change started, Nora ran the front office and they traveled together researching stories, conducting interviews, going to Antiique auctions allowing them to stay current on all things Coin Op. They also ran the Loose Change Fun fair for many years.
David Mead has inherited his Dad's interest in antiques, photography, motorcycles and helped run the family presses while growing up. He has continued to distribute the Mead Publishing Companies products for collectors and restorers worldwide. He has also written Reel History, a photographic history of slot machines His wife Dawn enjoys all things geek, gaming, photography, and yes... is the current webmaster of this site.