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I'm not sure how many people here subscribe to GameRoom Magazine, but saw some bad news on their website today - they are ceasing publication. This is what their it says " GameRoom Magazine is Ceasing PublicationI am saddened to have to let you know that, due to the deteriorating economic climate for print media, it is impossible for us to continue publishing GameRoom Magazine. If you are a subscriber, you will be receiving a postcard in the next few days with a download code for a free copy of the GameRoom 20th Anniversary Collection (a $99 value!). The collection contains twenty years of GameRoom back issues in digital PDF format, perfect for reading on your computer or devices like the iPad and other e-Readers." siteThis stinks. I was a subscriber since issue #1.  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 07:15:21 pm » |
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A lot of stuff.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 07:15:42 pm » |
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You're right Brent. It does suck! But.......economics makes people sit back and kinda ponder. I've seen a lot of people come and go and I was one of them myself. Fortunately I'm back and my economy is not that great either but I'm able to with my work keep on striving and to tell ya the truth, striving harder than I did 10 or 15 years ago.
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Always buying "off brand" machines and ice chests
Constant buyer of vmc 33-3D's & Jacobs 26
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 07:41:37 pm » |
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Man that sucks !! I just got email saying that the november issue is delayed. Now the true comes out.
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RC VMC - 81 Orignal
Vendo V-56 Two Tone Round Top ~~ Currently in use
Seeburg 100 G Jukebox ~~ Restored
Minit Pop Popcorn Machine ~~ Restored
Cavalier 55-D ~~ Restored
Rockola 1426 ~~ Orignal--- For Sale
Chicago Coin Band Box ~~~ Restored
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 08:36:35 pm » |
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Man that sucks !! I just got email saying that the november issue is delayed. Now the true comes out.
Originally that is what they were saying! |
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 08:40:05 pm » |
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I saw that today too.. I've only been getting for about 3 years, but I've always looked forward to every issue. I am looking forward to the passcode to download the collection though to see what I missed over the years..
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2-Cavalier USS-64
VMC ST56B Royal Crown - being built
Vendo HA56C Coke
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V63C Coke
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Creighton
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 09:11:14 pm » |
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Sadly will be seeing more of this. 15 car related mags have shut down in the past 2 months. Some pubs are strong enough to offer content on the web but most are not and they are history.
Creighton
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 09:38:56 pm » |
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It is sad, quote from Ghost Busters (1984) Janine Melnitz: You're very handy, I can tell. I bet you like to read a lot, too.
Dr. Egon Spengler: Print is dead.
Janine Melnitz: Oh, that's very fascinating to me. I read a lot myself.
And a Magazine on the rope's
Playboy Losing Its Pants, Intends To Save Print Business By Increasing Prices.
And Rod & custom magazine is gone
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 09:57:45 pm » |
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Some pubs are strong enough to offer content on the web but most are not and they are history. It is a sad state for sure, but you have to keep up with the times. With iPads, Kindles and the like - more and more people are going green! I wonder why they couldn't just make it an electronic subscription and eliminate the hardcopy issue. An in-store download from Barnes & Noble or something - lots of options, but costs are what they are. I will probably get the download - would be cool! |
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1930s DP Counter Cooler
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Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 10:05:20 pm » |
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Electronic content is all fine and well and is the future.
I still like sitting at the table having a meal and reading over the paper or a mag.
Old timer, Creighton
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dr galaga
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« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2010, 10:20:31 pm » |
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I still like sitting at the table having a meal and reading over the paper or a mag.
...or sitting somewhere else... |
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« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2010, 11:35:48 pm » |
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Electronic content is all fine and well and is the future.
I still like sitting at the table having a meal and reading over the paper or a mag.
Old timer, Creighton I fully agree....my 50 year old eyes can read it better too; however, the future is what it is and a business (or publication) must acclimate. |
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2010, 06:10:09 am » |
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Just finished reading the daily newspaper myself and I have to count myself as an "oldtimer". I much prefer holding the paper and reading each page rather than looking at the computer screen. This new generation is never going to understand that.  Tim |
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2010, 01:56:35 pm » |
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i alsp prefer reading paper nwespaper rather than on line.
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Kilroy
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2010, 03:19:02 pm » |
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Problem is, we hard copy followers are the minority.  |
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2010, 04:31:08 pm » |
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I still make my job give me a paycheck to go take to my bank. Even though everyone else gets all there money auto-deposited at midnight and I normally have to wait a day for it to clear so all of its in there. I just like getting my bone in hand after 40hrs of tricks.
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"Not everyone can be a hero, somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by"- Will Rogers
BOOMER SOONER!!!
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2010, 08:14:35 pm » |
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Im only 29 and I prefer to read in print. I also prefer a book over an e-reader or newsprint over online news. Reading on paper is easier to see. Its not an old eye problem.
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