Silver Strikers Newsletter 49...Toning/tarnish (basically, Corrosion) can affect the .999 Fine...

Firs

t Cla

ss

US P

osta

ge

PAID

Sa

nta

Ana,

CA

Perm

it N

o. 1

135

C/O

Ler

oy R

ico—

1st V

P

98-1

617

Hoo

mai

ke S

tree

t

Pear

l City

, Haw

aii 9

6782

-233

2

Silv

er S

trik

ers

ww

w.s

ilver

strik

ers.

com

Silver Strike Machines

26 Casinos with Silver Strike Machines

15

Silver Strike Club Members

633

Dear members

We (the current staff) would like to thank all members for their support, patience and help in moving the club forward. Thanks also to the previous staff for helping to gain a foot-hold on the needs of the club. We now move into the second quarter since taking over the affairs of the club. Hopefully we will enhance the goals of this club.

Recently I made a trip to Reno and paid a visit to Sierra Sid’s Casino. According to the management ,they stated that IGT would not sell the machines to them. Therefore they have placed the strike program on hold until they find out what is happening. It appears that many other casinos are ending their strike program.

Currently the Four Queens Casino is the strongest supporter of the Silver Strikers club and it's programs. It is with great appreciation that people like Shaun Webster continue to keep the program alive with excellent strikes. Many, many thanks to you Shaun.

The good news is that soon there will be a slot tournament that is sponsored by the Four Queens Casino. The Casino will have a two hundred dollar strike and a red cap strike during the tournament. There will also be a quarter pound token that will be given to all participants of the tournament. The design, I understand will be a castle for the four queens. Since the last two hundred was the four ladies, a castle was produced for them.

In addition to the tournament, there will be an open trade session for anyone who wishes to attend. During this session, we (staff) have decided to provide some food and refresh-ments to participants. This session will be held on Saturday

(Continued on page 10)

Issue #49

President’s Remarks, by Ralph Fajardo

Oct./Nov./Dec. 2007

Check out our

Website...

www.

silverstrikers

.com

Preservation of SS 4

SS New Member App 7

Harrahs/Harveys 8

History –2002 9

Recent Releases 11

Pam’s Corner 12

Welcome Members 13

SS Machine Locs 14

Award Winner 15

SS Club Coin App 18

Classified Ads 19

Inside this Issue

SILVER STRIKERS CLUB NEWSLETTER

Office Name Email

President Ralph Fajardo [email protected]

1st Vice President Leroy Rico

2nd Vice President Dan Hanagriff

Treasurer Judy Barton [email protected]

Temporary Secretary Jim Munding [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Larry Archer [email protected]

Pub. & Promo Chair Tracy Bottenmiller [email protected]

Grievance Chair Bill Brooks [email protected]

Hall of Fame/Elections Pete Mackenzie [email protected]

Historian Jeff Gaffke [email protected]

Webmaster Jim Moser [email protected]

Hall of Fame/Elections

Club Contact Information Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter I ssue #49

Pete Mackenzie will be taking over the Hall of fame and elections position. Let’s give Pete a warm welcome and all our support in his new position.

In the last SS Club Newsletter it was stated that the club membership would

soon be receiving a post card to vote for a new club secretary. Updates since

the e-mailing & printing of the newsletter with this election notice in it. It has

been determined by the board members and outgoing elections chairperson

that according to the club by-laws, all of the conditions that needed to be met,

have already been met. Therefore a separate post card vote is not needed, thus

saving the club money by not having to do this. It was determined by above said

persons that according to the club by-laws, a new club secretary could be

elected by a majority vote of the board of directors as long as the proper proce-

dures have already been met and done. The club board of directors is planning

a meeting during the January slot tournament to take care of the election of a

secretary and any other Silver Strikers Club business.

Secretary Election

[email protected]

[email protected]

I ssue #49 Page 19 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Classified Ads

2008 CC&GTCC Convention

June 18-21, 2008 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Email: [email protected]

The catalog that’s always updated and only printed when ordered. “Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Guide” only $29.60 including postage. “Illustrated Ne-vada Errors and Variances” for $40.00 including postage. [email protected]

William Cohenour, 11206 Saticoy St., Sun Valley, CA 91352-4728

Full Line of Airtite Capsules and Storage Containers to protect the beauty of your strikes in all denominations. Lowest prices, fastest service guaranteed. Only company to offer wall frames for 1-42 Silver Strikes. If you collect it, we can FRAME it!!! 1-800-747-8469, visit the Website: www.tinytreasures.com Tiny Treasures, Inc. P.O. Box 336089, N. Las Vegas, NV 89033

JACKPOTAUCTIONS.COM Visit the auction site especially for Silver Strikers – truly economical!

Hundreds of strikes are sold at reasonable prices every week!!! ____________________”Try it – you’ll love it !!!”____________________

Selling all silver strikes and bezels, including own collection. 20% off listed price.

E-mail Lisa Jung, [email protected] For a list of strikes for sale, see web page: http://chippermel.lvha.net

Silver Strikes FOR SALE OR TRADE. Visit my NEW Website at http://2ht2wlk0.tripod.com or contact me at [email protected]

You can also write me to request a list of strikes available at: Valerie Horan, 3350 Partridge Run Street, Laughlin, NV 89092

Place your ad here!

Advertise in the Silver Strikers Club Newsletter

Ad appears in all four quarterly issues for one low price!

NOTE: The board is working on some kind of adjustment for anyone who paid for ads in six issues for this year.

I ssue #49 Page 18 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter Issue #49

Newsletter Notes Four Queens Slot Tournament

January 25, 26, 27, 2008 At the Four Queens Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

All entrants will get a Limited Edition special token 3 different entry packages available

Space is limited -- so CALL The Four Queens at

(800) 634-6045 or (702)385-4011 Ask for Rod, Robbie, or Arlene

Free Trading Session Saturday Jan. 26 at 6pm PLEASE NOTE:

This is NOT a Silver Strikers Club sponsored tournament

Well, not entirely intentional. Nothing was provided by the club members to fill

up this space. Please contribute to future newsletters. Send in your articles,

interesting anecdotes, photos, and anything of interest to your fellow Silver

Strikers to Dan at the address below.

If you would like to submit articles or pictures for future newsletters, please send to [email protected] and [email protected]

Editor’s Note

This Space Intentionally Left Blank

Something to Think About...

As we have all been seeing, the Silver Strike machines have been disappearing almost weekly. What can we SS Club members do to try to stop or slow down the disappearance of the SS machines? Simple -- PLAY THE SILVER STRIKE MACHINES STILL IN PLAY. When in Las Vegas or near a casino with SS machine(s), try to allot at least some dollars to play the SS machine there. Even if you do not need the strike for collecting. If a very large number of the SS Club members do this, that will translate into a lot of play on a SS machine. A casino will more likely consider going through the trouble of keeping or reinstalling SS machines. REMEMBER -- NO PLAY NO STAY

Overview

Every Silver Striker eventually asks the question “How can I remove this ton-ing/tarnish/corrosion/foreign substance from my Strike?” A better question to ask – preferably when you first win the Strike – would be “How should I handle and store my Strikes to prevent corrosion from ever taking root in the first place?”

The Threat

Toning/tarnish (basically, Corrosion) can affect the .999 Fine Silver Inserts and the Brass Rims on $10 Strikes, as well as both the Silver and the Gold HGE on the $20s, $40s, $200s, etc. Generally, Corrosion is caused by exposure to Oxygen and Sulfur. Various forms of Sulfur – predominately Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) – are in the air all around us - particularly in Circulating Air. Addition-ally, Sulfur (as well as some Acids) is/are used in almost all paper and card-board products. Factors such as exposure to Moisture/Humidity are simply Accelerants of the process, as water acts as a catalyst for these chemical reac-tions causing Corrosion.

So, how do we avoid the “air”, proximity to paper/cardboard (from which most coin flips, storage boxes, etc. are made), as well as Accelerants such as mois-ture and air flow?

Solutions – Storage Area

First, ensure your storage area is appropriate. That means avoiding Bank Vault Deposit Boxes located underground (a source of dampness) as well as very modern vaults which have “humidifiers” operating to keep paper documents from becoming brittle. Just ask your local bank and inspect the Safety Deposit Vault yourself. At home, if buying a safe, avoid “Fire” Safes – as they contain moisture trapping fire retardant materials in their walls. The same goes for “Gun” Safes.

As for other storage choices, try to stay away from enclosures made of newer wood (sulfur again!) and lean towards chemically inert hard plastics such as, ideally, a giant Tupperware Vault (in a perfect world!)

Solutions – Individual Strikes

Within your vault or enclosure, Strikers tend to go with 2 separate types of storage: Capsule-based and Album-based.

Preservation of Silver Strikes By Dave W. Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter I ssue #49

I ssue #49 Page 17 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter Si lver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

$20 Nevada Silver Strikes

$40 Nevada Silver Strikes


First part of Nevada $10 All Four Queens Example

Part 2 of Four Queens $10’s and Other $28’s, Below Cal $7’s and Related Tokens

I ssue #49 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Capsule-Based

For Capsule-based storage, I use a 3-step protection system:

IGT’s Machine-dispensed capsules have a notch which permits entry of gases. Replace them with one of the following products :

For $10 Strikes, there are the two equally effective products:

Coin-Safe Brands’ CS-43mm Capsules: A nice tight fit – just like the “old” IGT capsules (but without a notch). Takes up least amount of space.

AirTite Brands’ X-1.75 Capsules: A wider capsule (still holds Strike steady with internal ridges) meant to fit directly in frames sold by Cassidy Frames, Tiny Treasures, etc. The only choice for frames.

When transferring the Strike from one capsule to the other, use gloves and avoid talking or coughing directly above the Strike. The finger touch or microscopic drop of saliva of today can leave a black spot or pit in 10 years. To remove dust, use a can of compressed air to spray the Strike and new capsule prior to closing.

For $20 and $40 Strikes: Both have the same diameter and fit snug in the AirTite X-1.875 Capsules. These capsules have the same Outer Diameter as the ones for the $10, - mean-ing they fit in the frames as well.

Sealable Poly Bag: Even without a notch, AirTite and Coin-Safe Capsules will let in small amounts of gases over time. Placing each Capsule in a 3”x3” poly Bag with zip-seal (available at JPsCorner.com and other sites) cuts the leakage significantly. Additionally, these bags keep the new Capsules scratch-free.

Protective Corrosion-Proof Boxes: Rather than use an ordinary double-row cardboard box to store these bagged capsules – and re-introduce Sulfur – you have the choice of two new product lines which go a step further and neutralize Sulfurous gases. Both of these box lines have walls made of a copper-based Corrosion-Inhibitor compound. The Sulfur in any air that enters the box im-mediately bonds with the more chemically reactive copper and is neutralized. These boxes should last around 10 years before their shield walls turn color — indicating saturation.

I ssue #49 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter Si lver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter Intercept Shield markets the IS Single Row 2 x 2 Storage Box, the IS

Double Row 2 x 2 Box and the IS Proof Set Box (a “shoebox” which will hold $200s or other large capsules). Sources: many sites incl. www.telecoins.com, www.amosadvantage.com, etc.

Amos Advantage/Coin World markets the other alternative - the Coin World Anti Corrosive Coin Case. Unfortunately, this product – which is perfect for Strikes (longer, less wasted space) is no longer being sold (temporarily?) as a stand-alone product. Instead, you must select one of the options offered at the AA site: the box with 600 coin mounts for $26.99 or the box w/ 200 SAFLIPS for $29.99 and the list goes on.

Album-Based

Dansco makes a line of albums for $10 Silver Strikes – the Model 7003. These albums hold the Strike (without capsule) in a coin album-style binder of cardboard-like stock pages with 45 Slots and Clear Slides across the Ob-verse and Reverse of the Strike. I would only use this method of storage if you only purchase both of the following optional New Corrosion Inhibitor options:

A Dansco Album Slipcase with inner walls made of the Corrosion-Inhibitor compound mentioned above, and Littleton Anti-Corrosion Coin Album Inserts (same composition) to be added inside the front and back album covers.

I don’t know whether these are as effective as the Capsule-based options as there may be Sulfur in the Dansco pages themselves (I haven’t been able to answer that question).

Certainly there are other options – such as “stick-on” Volatile Corrosion Inhibi-tors (VCIs), Silica packets, etc. – for the inside of large boxes or storage areas. However, the VCI’s, for one, have some drawbacks which have led me to believe the options outlined above to be superior. Nevertheless, any protection is better than none – and my opinions are based only on my somewhat limited experi-ence testing storage products & researching metallurgical references.

Next time I contribute (assuming this article doesn’t prove too controversial!), I will address the question of what SAFE Restoration Options are available for Strikes which already have begun to “turn” and corrode or have foreign sub-stances on their surfaces.

Dave W. SS-1044

Note: I have no commercial or other interests in any of the products, companies or sites mentioned above.


Displays at the Convention

Dan Hanagriff and Dave

Williams’ impressive Sil-

ver Strike displays took

Second Place at the 2007

CC&GTCC Convention

this year.

Below is Dan’s display of

$200 Silver Strikes.

Dave’s displays are

shown on pages 16-17

Issue #49

Locations with Silver Strike Machines

Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Casino City State Qty.

Bad River Lodge & Casino Odanah Wisconsin 2

Black Diamond Casino Cripple Creek Colorado 1

Delta Saloon Virginia City Nevada 1

Four Queens Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Nevada 2

Fremont Hotel & Casino *** Las Vegas Nevada 1

***(Only the dollar $40 strike machine remains)

Golden Eagle Casino Horton Kansas 1

Johnny Nolon’s Saloon & Gambling Emporium Cripple Creek Colorado 1

Mr. B’s Casino - Mill City Imlay Nevada 1

Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas Nevada 2

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas Nevada 3

Reno Tahoe Airport * Reno Nevada ?

*(Unknown how many machines in play)

Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Las Vegas Nevada 2

Sierra Sid’s ** Sparks Nevada 2

**(Silver Strike machines to be removed Dec. 31, 2007)

Silver Legacy Resort Reno Nevada 2

Slots A Fun Las Vegas Nevada 5

Total Silver Strike Machines 26

A Little Humor ? They were burying a high roller in Las Vegas and a few of his gambling cronies were gathered grave side when the minister said “Gus is merely sleeping.” His best friend was heard muttering: “I’ve got a hundred that says he’s dead.”

“I am now eased in my finances and replenished in my wardrobe”. –President Andrew Jackson, after winning a horse race.

Gambling quote:

I ssue #49 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter Si lver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Complete the application below and send to:

Silver Strikers c/o Leroy Rico 98-1617 Hoomaike Street Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-2332 Name: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________________________________

State: ___________________________________ Zip: __________________________

Phone #: ( ______ ) ______ - ________ E-Mail: _______________________________

Collecting Interests:

_____ All _____ $7 _____ $10 _____ $20 _____ $40 _____ $200

_____ All _____ Nevada _____ Colorado _____ Other

Publish the above information in the Club Roster? _____ Yes _____ No

Do you want the club newsletter E-mailed to you (no extra cost) ___ Yes ___ No

If Yes, E-mail address to send it to: ___________________________________________

I have enclosed my annual dues for: _____Annual Membership $ 15 _____New Member Processing Fee $ 8 _____Optional Spouse Associate Membership $ 15 _____Additional SS Club Roster $ 10

Total Enclosed $ _____

Spouse’s Name: ___________________________________________________________

Membership Sponsored By: ______________________________________________

Check out our website: www.silverstrikers.com

Silver Strikers Club Membership Application

Issue #49 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter

Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Dilemma

We had a flurry of excitement and good news about Harrah’s and Harvey’s in Lake Tahoe starting a silver strike program. Harrah’s had a G mint $10.00, a RWM mint $40.00, a RWM mint $200.00 all with a Winter related theme. Har-vey’s had the same but with a Poker related theme.

All the excitement and anticipation went sour when, on October 23, it was reported that someone or something had upset the casinos and that they were shutting down the silver strike program as soon as the $40.00s were gone. It was also reported that each casino only had five $200 strikes and all were gone soon after the program started and none would be reordered.

My source for this information is The StrikePoint.com and conversations with several club members. It would be nice to be able to report some good news…..I will be out there looking.

Temporary Club Secretary

Jim Munding

Photo courtesy of Jim Turnbow

A Big Welcome to New Members

Page 13 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter I ssue #49

New Member SS# Sponsor For October: Donald Leas Jr. SS-1107 Ray Ulinski George Jones SS-1108 Don Nesbitt Richard Clayton SS-1109 Jim Moser Debra Ledford SS-1110 Charles Keppner Michael Mrofchak SS-1111 Gary Heinz David Brady SS-1112 Jim Moser

First Part of November

Frank Muscat SS-1113 Jim Munding

Sorry if anyone was missed in getting on this new member list. We will try to add them in the next newsletter. Please e-mail Leroy Rico if a new member’s name and sponsor does not appear on this list.

1/25/08 -

1/27/08

Four Queens Slot Tournament

Call the Four Queens

(800) 634 - 6045 press #1

NOTE: This is not a Silver Strike

Club sponsored event but is spon-

sored by the Four Queens.

Four Queens Hotel &

Casino

Las Vegas, NV

2/1/08 -

2/2/08

Super Collectables Show

Jim Munding [email protected]

Alexis Resort

Las Vegas, NV

4/26/08 -

4/27/08

Bay 101—Big Show

Jim Munding [email protected]

Bay 101

San Jose, CA

6/18/08 -

6/21/08

CC&GTCC Convention

Email: [email protected]

Riviera Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, NV

Upcoming Gaming & Coin Related Shows


Here comes January, Here comes January, Four Queens Tournament Time.

This year's tournament is once again going to be very eventful. As always there will be lots of friends to see and catch up with, playing for strikes and of course just having a wonderful time. There will also be lots of strike informa-tion to catch up on. There are a lot of things in the works in our striking world and it sounds like lots of good things are coming. Of course the Four Queens with the strike tournament, and new strikes. Slots A Fun will be having strikes, their new $10 red cap should be out sometime in December and I am sure it will be there for us to play for in January plus their new $200 that was approved will be available. The Palms should still have some of their new Playboy available and who knows what other surprises will welcome us to town.

Lots of good rumors for silver strike players.

Palms keeping their strike machine, and more strikes there for the future?

Slots A Fun with 5 strike machines, a new series of red caps, more $200 and maybe a few surprises in the next year.

Sam's Town, a new series in the works.

Strikers are talking with some of the old casinos that had strike machines and some are considering taking another look.

At least 8 casinos in the future with strike machines?

The rumors are all good ones and I am in hopes they will be definite in the future.

It’s time to think positive. Things are starting to settle down, the turn over has taken time, had some problems but all should start working well in the next few months. The Strike Club has a good relationship with many of the casinos and these managers want to run a great strike program. I think once the rest of the casinos see how well a good program works there will be more in the future to follow. I think the mint will start taking a closer look at running a good program that is beneficial to all concerned. Its takes us all, the casino, the mint, tourists and the club to have a great strike program. Wishing every-one a Very Happy New Year and lots of good things for strikers in this next year.

Pam Martin

Pam’s Corner by Pam Martin

Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter I ssue #49

Silver Strikers Club History - 2002 by Mary Lou Waterbury and Jeff Gaffke

The convention was once again held at the Tropicana. The dates were June 5-8th. 2002 was noted for the Silver Strike Tournament at O’Shea’s that did not happen! It was cancelled 10 days before it was to take place.

Milton Sculky, with permission of the Board, got in touch with the Las Vegas Club and organized a trading session for all strikers before the convention. This was a rousing success.

A $5.00 processing fee was voted for all new members received after July 1, 2002. The spouse of a new member would not be charged the $5.00.

The present officers declined to run for another term in 2003. Nominations were taken for new officers for the next year. Don Nesbitt, Jr. was nominated for President. Sharon Pamperin who brought in 23 new members this year was nominated for Secretary. Forms will be sent out at a future date so all can nominate a person of their choice for each of the Chapter Offices.

Peter Van der Kar won the award for the best display at the convention entitled “Happy Days at O’Shea’s.”

We had 469 members by Convention time.

Howard Herz and Kregg L. Herz put out their first Silver Strike catalog.

The Las Vegas Club and the Plaza each put out a strike with the Silver Strike logo.

One of our original Charter members, Brian Bishop died suddenly in July 2002.

Our Membership officer position is so important that we added that responsibility to the lst Vice-president’s job description. Kevin Pyles is the current Membership officer.

Another first: At the CC&GTCC banquet, Christie Gregory had arranged for 8 tables seating 80 of our members so that we could all sit together. This put us in a great position to begin trading as soon as the banquet and award festivities were over.

Once again the auction was a success.

Hall of Fame winners were: O’Sheas, LV, Donkey/Elephant; Plaza, LV, Silver Strike Chapter; and Aladdin, LV, $28 Taj Mahal.

33 new members were signed up during the convention. Due to our growing membership, prices for rosters were raised to $8 each.

We were all thrilled to learn that the Palms, a new casino in Las Vegas had put in strike machines. They started out with 4 different $10 strikes and one $200 strike.

We voted! Definition of a Silver Strike: A silver strike is defined as only those limited edition to-kens produced under the rules and regulations of IGT (formerly Anchor Gaming) in conjunction with their patented Silver Strike program. This would include all denominations issued in conjunc-tion with the Silver Strike program paid out of the machine or not.

More patriotic theme strikes were continuing.

IGT (International Gaming Technology) introduced the new silver strike machine in September at the 2002 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

Members running for office for 2003 were: Don Nesbitt, Jr., for President, Kevin Pyles for 1st Vice-President , Jerry Weisenbacher for 2nd Vice-president, Ed Ciesla for Treasurer and Sharon Pam-perin for Secretary.

To be continued……..


President’s Remarks Continued

the 26th of January. All we ask for is that the food is not taken to the tables where trades are being conducted.

A few reminders, If you wish to have your newsletter mailed to you, or if you wish to receive it by e-mail contact Leroy Rico at [email protected] .

If you wish to enter the coin of the year, contact Bill Metten at [email protected]. There are 65 club strikes left and if you wish to ob-tain another, contact me at [email protected].

Last but not least, many thanks to Mr. Bill Metten for taking the helm in the next club coin contest. Thanks to Larry and Kathy Archer for their help in edit-ing the newsletter and helping Dan Hanagriff. Thanks to Pete Mackenzie for taking over the Hall of fame and elections posi-tion from Jo Reifer who has done an excellent job. Thanks to you Jo.

I'd like to wish all of you a Happy Holiday. We will strive to keep the Silver Strikers Club mov-ing forward.

Aloha Ralph Fajardo

Commendable Members The Silver Strikers Club would like to extend a well deserved commendation to members who have done an outstanding job for the club and its members.

Mr. Gary Heinz, who worked hard in developing rapport with several casinos and to have a slot tournament and trade session for the members.

Ms. Jo Reifer, who worked diligently for eight (8) years as the chairperson of the Hall of Fame and Elections position.

James Moser, who continues to do the web site for members. He analyzes information to assure it pertains to the clubs’ issues then places it on the club’s web site.

William Brooks, our grievance chairperson, who analyzes all grievances brought to the clubs attention.

Jeff Gaffke, the club’s Historian, who provides excellent history of the life of the silver strikes.

These members have provided the club with support and dedication as well as provided the members with valuable information. They are an asset to the club and their efforts deserve a commendable thank you.

Page 11 Silver Str ikers Club Ne wslet ter I ssue #49

Recent /Upcoming Releases

Silver Strikers Newsletter 49...Toning/tarnish (basically, Corrosion) can affect the .999 Fine...

Documents

Transcript of Silver Strikers Newsletter 49...Toning/tarnish (basically, Corrosion) can affect the .999 Fine...