Washington, Mich. (May 8, 2002) – The new Money Machine™ cash gift dispenser from Michigan-based Unique Novelties, LLC makes its debut at the 2002 National Stationery Show, May 19 through 22, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Over 18,000 retailers are scheduled to attend the 56^th annual trade show featuring collections of greeting cards, social stationery, gift-wrap, writing instruments, party-ware, craft supplies and more from national and international companies. “This is the Super Bowl of the billion dollar gifting industry,” said Dale Wells, Money Machine inventor, who will demonstrate his patent-pending gift-wrap for money at booths #1241 – #1243, on the main floor in the “Presents” section.

      The Money Machine™ is a specially designed slotted box perfect for inserting and dispensing any amount or combination of currency, coupons and gift certificates, linked together end-to-end using 3M's Scotch™ Brand Removable Tape, included with each purchase. “Until now, the only way to give money for birthdays, graduations, weddings, showers or holidays has been to place it in a boring envelope, predictable card or traditional money-holder,” said Wells. “The Money Machine stands alone as the only clever alternative and makes giving money as much fun as getting it.”

      The Money Machine™ has tested strong at select Hallmark and better stationery stores across the country at a suggested retail price of $4.99, which includes a roll of Scotch™ Brand Removable Tape. Money saving three-packs priced at $9.95 including three Money Machines and three rolls of 3M Scotch™ Brand Removable Tape are available direct for secure purchase at http://www.themoneymachine.biz, or by calling TOLL-FREE 1-866-FUN-MONEY (1-866-386-6663).

      The Money Machine™ comes unassembled. Simply fold the box together at the top and bottom. Then tape your money together end-to-end using the 3M Scotch™ Brand Removable Tape included. Roll the bills up loosely and place them in the box. Tape the pull-tab to the first bill and thread through the slot on the top of the Money Machine™. It's that simple. Now you're ready to roll out the fun!

      Dale Wells can be called the “accidental inventor.” A successful real estate developer by trade, Wells formed Unique Novelties to satisfy the kid in him and help market his new Money Machine. “When gift bags were first introduced as an alternative to gift-wrap, who would have thought they would become so widely used and accepted,” said Wells. “The Money Machine is no different.  My goal is to make the Money Machine the standard for giving money for all occasions!”

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