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Tommytallica
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uuuh jeg har skrevet
74 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 9:58am
Just received a package from Xavier.
The set contains a 3in1 morgans, flipper, Ambivalence, CSB, 3in1 copper coins, two C/S that fits the expanded shells and finally 4 reg. morgans and 4 reg. copper coins.
Here is a few photos of his work.
The coins comes with a nice little wooden box.
I added some artificial patina to the coins
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kcquinn50
Loyal user
218 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 10:36am
Whoa...nice looking coins. I don't even want to know how much that set you back. Isn't ambivalence equal to TUC?
Is 3in1 coins exp [, normal [, and shaved coin? Which style flipper?
Very nice looking coins there.
Kelvin
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bowers
Inner circle
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 11:00am
Very nice set of coins tommy.
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Trooper11040
Special user
Mount Joy, PA
660 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 11:09am
Wow that is beautiful!!! I'd like to ask how much but I'd be scared to find out!
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Mb217
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V.I.P. ;)
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 11:41am
Hey Bowers, looks like your next purchase as a top collector.  What's not to like?
Not exactly sure of how much better a coin man it will make you but man, what a set. 
Nice website too.  http://www.xavierbelmont.com/
And you know when you don't see prices posted you're in for some fine dining, and definitely not getting ready to eat in any such side-of-the-road diner where you might find me and a few other locals here happily gobbling down the blue plate special.
*Check out my latest Crimp Change - REDUX! and other fine magic at www.vinnymarini.com 
"Not much new under the sun I hear but under the moon, well who knows, that just might be a horse of a different color." -Mb
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bowers
Inner circle
3004 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 12:02pm
I think I'll be at that roadside diner too mb. Ya know I like the blue plate special too sometimes. It is a very nice set of coins though.
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Atom3339
Inner circle
2164 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 2:23pm
Droooooooling.....
TH
Occupy Your Dream
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HenrikHyldig
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From the land of Denmark I bring you
62 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 2:43pm
Wow. what a beautiful set!
I am in the process of ordering a set from Xavier Belmont, a set complete, with 2 copper/silvers, a slippery sam, and an extra expanded shell made out of 5 francs coins.
really looking forward to getting the set!
-o- Henrik Hyldig -o-
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('.') < My magic bunny (Be careful! He bites)
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Chessmann
Inner circle
My Dog Has Peed On
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Posted: Mar 4, 2012 5:11pm
Tommy, what do you think of the coins? Did the precision of the gaffs meet your expectations?
My ex-cat is named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Tommytallica
New user
uuuh jeg har skrevet
74 Posts
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Posted: Mar 5, 2012 7:00am
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On 2012-03-04 10:36, kcquinn50 wrote:
Whoa...nice looking coins. I don't even want to know how much that set you back. Isn't ambivalence equal to TUC?
Is 3in1 coins exp [, normal [, and shaved coin? Which style flipper?
Very nice looking coins there.
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I don't have TUC but as far as I know they are very similar.
The two 3in1 are made with an expanded [ an unexpanded [ and a shaved remilled coin. The flipper is a gravity flipper.
The nice thing about this set is that all the gaffs fits together.
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On 2012-03-04 17:11, Chessmann wrote:
Tommy, what do you think of the coins? Did the precision of the gaffs meet your expectations?
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I'm satisfied, I think Xavier did some nice work with the coins.
Here is a few pics to compare with other gaffs:
Lassen UWC and 2x BELMONT C/S+[
BELMONT 3in1, Lassen TT, Dokkum 3in1
Front
Back
Open
Thickness (from left to right: Dokkum, Lassen, BELMONT)
Milling on the bottom coin (top to bottom: BELMONT, Lassen, Dokkum)
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lukecloughmagic
Loyal user
203 Posts
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Posted: Mar 5, 2012 4:29pm
His work is spectacular, I have set complet with ambivilence too. Unfortunately I haven't used ambivilence but it is sensational foe ease of use etc, may look to sell it so that it gets used I think!!
www.lukecloughmagic.co.uk
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Seamus Airgead
New user
9 Posts
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Posted: Mar 5, 2012 10:16pm
I am overcome with envy. Such lovely coins!
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itlust
Regular user
170 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 1:26am
Luke clough contact me if you want o sell your ambivalence haha
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lukecloughmagic
Loyal user
203 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:38am
Pm'd you
www.lukecloughmagic.co.uk
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J-Mac
Inner circle
Ridley Park, PA
3004 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:52am
Those are beautiful coins! And I have heard from other Café members that they are very nicely made. Not sure of the prices but at one time prices for the Set Complet were published here and they were not out of line with other high-quality custom gaffed coin sets.
If I could afford them I would most certainly buy some of these beauties.
Jim
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Atom3339
Inner circle
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:27pm
Luke, Thanks for sharing. Not sure what prices are. But when and if you decide to sell, I'd like a PM also.
TH
Occupy Your Dream
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Xavier Belmont
New user
France
15 Posts
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Posted: Mar 8, 2012 5:33am
Hi Tommy, Hi to everyone,
Thanks to your nice words on my work.
Some precisions about my Ambivalence coin.
In a large part Ambivalence can make the same effect than T.U.C.
BUT, the princip of use is different, REALY.
I'm not saying my idea is better than Mr. Tango, it's just different.
As always there are pros and cons everywhere.
Ambivalence can be put (and examined) in the hands of your spectators (even if they are magicians!). if you do not know the principle of openness, you are not likely to find it right away!
I don't use T.U.C., as I know, I think it's a few faster to open, but Ambivalence is not slow to open !!!!
If you want contact me use my principal Email : x.belmont@free.fr
I remain at your dispoasal,
Magically your,
Xavier
You have an idea ? You have a problem ? Ask me a solution !
Magically your,
Xavier.
http://xavierbelmont.com
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Trooper11040
Special user
Mount Joy, PA
660 Posts
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Posted: Mar 23, 2012 7:15am
How did you add patina to your coins? They look really nice with the dark shading around the coin...
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BanzaiMagic
Special user
885 Posts
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Posted: Mar 23, 2012 11:21am
I have finally pulled the trigger and ordered Ambivalence from Xavier. I am told that the lag time will be 6 weeks
I probably will not be able to post pictures both for exposure reasons (and because I have never taken the time to learn how to post them!), however I will post my impressions, particularly as compared to my superb TUC Morgan.
Regards,
Alan
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Atom3339
Inner circle
2164 Posts
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Posted: Mar 23, 2012 12:21pm
Looking forward to it, Alan!
TH
Occupy Your Dream
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aqmagish20
Regular user
128 Posts
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Posted: Mar 23, 2012 5:36pm
Where is the information on the ambivalence coin? Don't see it in the site.
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itlust
Regular user
170 Posts
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Posted: Mar 23, 2012 11:13pm
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On 2012-03-23 17:36, aqmagish20 wrote:
Where is the information on the ambivalence coin? Don't see it in the site.
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you can email xavier,
he will give you a video presentation of ambivalence coin ...
He is genius !
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Tommytallica
New user
uuuh jeg har skrevet
74 Posts
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Posted: Mar 24, 2012 8:42am
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On 2012-03-23 07:15, Trooper11040 wrote:
How did you add patina to your coins? They look really nice with the dark shading around the coin...
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After cleaning the coins,I used bleach to darken them.
I let them soak for about an hour, then highlighted the details with an eraser.
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Trooper11040
Special user
Mount Joy, PA
660 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 10:52am
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On 2012-03-24 08:42, Tommytallica wrote:
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On 2012-03-23 07:15, Trooper11040 wrote:
How did you add patina to your coins? They look really nice with the dark shading around the coin...
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After cleaning the coins,I used bleach to darken them.
I let them soak for about an hour, then highlighted the details with an eraser.
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Well they look really good! Bleach is great haha
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Bob Magic
New user
San Diego, California
63 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 7:19pm
A work of art! Magnificent coins beautifully packaged in a handmade case.
Good clear photography too. Thanks for sharing,
-Bob
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xav5000
New user
22 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:01am
I have many sets made by Xavier.
all of them are beautifuls.
You can't be desapointed.
He's the best of the best
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xav5000
New user
22 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:04am
One of my TT made by Xavier
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Trooper11040
Special user
Mount Joy, PA
660 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:46pm
Are his prices in the same area of Lassen? Is his turnaround times the same or quicker...
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itlust
Regular user
170 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:57pm
I think xavier doesn't sell TT but a 3 in 1 coin ... no M****t
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BanzaiMagic
Special user
885 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:24pm
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On 2012-04-03 13:46, Trooper11040 wrote:
Are his prices in the same area of Lassen? Is his turnaround times the same or quicker...
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He has said that the turnaround for my Ambivalance will be 6 weeks (3 wks to go). They are made custom and he has none in stock. As you probably know, Todd's turnaround time depends upon what run he is working on, which is how he keeps his prices reasonable and controls quality. Xavier doesn't seem to work that way.
The price I paid for my Ambivalence is 400 euro. (as to whether that price is reasonable, I'll let you know when I get it!).
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