News and Views

Captain Munchies Phonecard Swap Meet

Lionel Richards, AKA Captain Munchies, will be holding a phonecard swap meet in Freemantle, Western Australia at the end of the month. For those who live too far from Australia and want to get a feel of an international phonecard event, don’t despair! Terminals will be set up at the event, and anyone with internet/web access can virtually visit the show. The event is set to take place on Saturday, September 28 from 10 AM to 4 PM, Western Australian time. For those on Pacific Daylight Time, this means the event will take place on Friday, September 27 from 7 PM until 1 AM. I will be on-line chatting, so join me and everyone around the world. Simply visit The Card Mall at http://www.cardmall.com, and click on the chat room listing. You can contact Lionel Richards at captain@munchies.com.au for further information

Dodger Stadium Phonecard

This weekend I happened to visit Dodger Stadium to see a game, and discovered a phonecard available at the stadium. It is free with the purchase of $30 worth of Dodger goods. The card is white with a 35th anniversary Dodgers logo. There is 5 minutes worth of calling time on the card, and it is provided by MCI. There was not an end date listed for this promotion, but it appears to only be available at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers Web Site (For those who may want to check on-line) is http://www.dodgers.com

Building a used collection

Here is a tip from Dealer/Collector Dave Gilroy of Moonlight CommCepts.

"There is a practice I use when doing business. It works as an incentive for the customer and helps me to build (slowly) a collection of used cards. When I sale a card, I usually offer to by the card back once the time has been used. I have managed to start building a small inventory of used cards this way."

Not a bad idea - It allows the dealer to build a used collection to sell, and allows the buyer to realize there is a value to used cards, which may in turn get them to collect.

Disney Correction

Last week it was reported that there were 30,000 employee Disney Phonecards produced. Steve Schwartz of Sears Phonecard Dept. reports that there actually were only 15,000 produced.

Las Vegas Telecards

Rosie Sherman of Las Vegas Telecards is promoting two new phonecards. The first is the 48th Annual Damboree festival from Boulder City, Nevada (Pictured at the POL Web Site) The price is $10 for the card, and it has $10 worth of calling time on it. The second is a Christian Riese Lassen collectible phonecard (Also pictured on-line, and quite beautiful) for $16. Rosie can be reached at (702) 293-2866. Her e-mail address is telecard@vegas.infi.net

Walking Magazine Phonecard

Found in Walking Magazine:

Free 5 min. long-distance calling card with subscription. White card with giant 5 on the left in red, and free calling card. Yours free from walking, at the top, and the right side has a picture of their magazine.

1 year (6 issues) $14.95
2 years (12 issues) $21.95

You can write to them with your payment to:

WALKING
PO BOX 420557
PALM COAST, FL. 32142-8937

Don't forget and request the FREE p.c. I don't know what its made of, or who has the time on this, it does not say.

From: Theresa McCandless

Lighthouse Depot Phonecards

NEW, Limited Edition, Lighthouse Collectible Phone Cards. 9 different lighthouse cards with 30 min. of calling time on each. They say: "Our first series of nine cards is limited to ONLY 500 cards per lighthouse design." $ 10.00 each.

Cards:

#35450 Pemaquid Point Light, ME.
35451 Montauk Point Light, NY.
35452 Big Sable Light, MI.
35453 Nubble Light, ME.
35454 Cape Hatteras, NC.
35455 Barnegat Light, NJ.
35456 Jupiter Light, FL.
35457 Nauset Light, MA.
35458 Cape Elizabeth/Two Lights, ME.

Beautiful looking cards. I called them, and the person taking orders does not know what they are made of, or what company has the time. I am going to call back tomorrow and see if I can talk to maybe a supervisor and get some more information.

You can call to order or for a catalog: 1-800-758-1444 or Fax: 1-207-646-6255. They are available 24 hours. and 7 days a week. Canadian and Foreign orders: 1-207-646-3128. And, if you prefer to write, here is their address:

Lighthouse Depot
PO Box 427
Wells, Maine 04090-0427

From: Theresa McCandless

Suncoast Promotion

Suncoast has a promotion going where you get a $3 Phone Card with the purchase of the Sound of Music. I ended up getting 2 of these and they look real nice. Check it out at your local Suncoast.

From: Wayne Swafford

Safeway Deal

Our local Safeway has had coupons on the back of the cash register receipt for $2.00 off the purchase of any Prepaid Phone Card at 7-11's. SUCH A DEAL!

Until Next Week,

Alan

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