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Xargos Loyal user Brussels 268 Posts 
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I had the same problem, the paint is coming off... and I didn't even use it much !
I'm swiching back to vernet hard plastic TT... At least you don't cry when you waste it... |
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts
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Well, I sent an email to the Fredi Up company asking them to reply to the concern about peeling that has been discussed here.
I received an email back from them within a day. Here is their reply: Quote:
Thank you for your e-mail regarding our silicone thumb tips. |
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wise owl Special user Australia 721 Posts
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David,
So did they refund or replace the TT for you at the end? |
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts
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On 2006-09-09 17:18, wise owl wrote: Hi, Wise Owl, Actually, I haven't had any trouble with the Fredi Up TT. I have seen and handled one , but have not yet received the one I ordered (any day now) . I was a bit alarmed by one of the posts here concerning a peeling paint problem , so I decided to contact the Fredi Up company to see what they had to say about it. One of the guys who was having problems with his mentioned that the Fredi Up company was not answering emails, but I did get my email answered in under 12 hours. I certainly hope anyone who has had problems with theirs will be provided with a replacement or refund , but as of yet I have had no problem with the Fredi Up . If I do have a problem with the paint peeling off I will certainly report back here. (hoping that the couple of reports I've read here on Magic Café about peeling are isolated examples) . D |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts
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Hmmmm, very strange indeed.
Ok, I'll mail them again. Let's see if they answer. James
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Full Deck New user 54 Posts
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It should not make any difference how realistic the TT is. Its not suppose to be seen anyway. The TT could be purple with white dots on it. Properly used, it should be invisible.
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wise owl Special user Australia 721 Posts
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Its not suppose to be seen anyway. The TT could be purple with white dots on it. Properly used, it should be invisible
Full Deck ------------------------------------------------------ This has been discussed when fredi up first released. The point here is that if we spend much more money than normal TT, we expect a better quality. And the product should be durable and customer service should be quick. Anyway, mine seems fine and I don't have problem with Fredi up's customer service so far. So may be Xiqual is a special case. I hopes that he fixed his problem now. |
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Steve Dela Special user U.K. London 961 Posts
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On 2006-09-07 11:14, Xiqual wrote: This happened to one of mine. I e-mailed them and they sent me a new one. Steve Dela |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts
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On 2006-09-15 15:04, Full Deck wrote: Would all the little hawdy tawdy "You could use a chrome thumbtip if you use it properly." spouting magicians please step to the back of the room and keep quiet. Thank you for your repetitive tripe. I'm glad you know how to read a pamphlet and then regurgitate the information here in this forum. No one here thinks you are smart because you are a parrot. I know how to use a thumbtip. I use the Fredi for extreme closeup work. Now, go away please. James Linn
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Ron Reid Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 2733 Posts
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Well said, James! I've never understood that "chrome or red" thumb tip mantra. It makes sense to use every advantage available; I also wonder how well the red and chrome tips would work with d'lites.
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts
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Thanks for your support Ron,
If you look at this thread, those "Hallowed words" have been echoed about four times. "I'll just stick to my Vernet." "I have a friend that uses a chrome TT." "If you use it right, you should be able to paint it orange." That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. You can't do a close up finger through shirt with a vernet. I was using the Fredi to twist my thumb really close. Wiseowl also had a great point. We all paid for an expensive product. We should get a good product. James
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John Nesbit Inner circle United States 1421 Posts
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On 2006-09-16 11:47, Ron Reid wrote: Many people in magic often hear "figures of speech' echoed too frequently out of context somewhere, and then adapt those "myths" through blind faith as absolute truth. James and Ron are among the few here on this forum who know that, and the many other fallacies surrounding the performance of magic. Great posts guys.
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Steve Dela Special user U.K. London 961 Posts
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Again I agree with mr Linn.
God knows why people think it is clever to say it can be bright orange etc, please examine what you say??? you are thinking more dye tube... or just not thinking!!! Thumbtip should be able to be used in more ways than a simple hanky vanish with your thumb hidden out of view! how un-natural! But then again, if I sell a purple thumb will I get rich quick? Steve Dela |
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts
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My Freddi Tip is working great...no signs of paint peeling or chipping, etc.
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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Bendy Special user Columbus, Ohio 518 Posts
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On 2006-06-21 06:02, Kjellstrom wrote: I just ordered this DVD after reading the review on it in this month's (Oct. 2006) Magic Magazine. I'm expecting it to come in Saturday's mail. I also have a Fredi-Up Thumb Tip and it is an absolute work of art. I love it. I don't care how slow or sloppy I am when using it...I don't get caught. It also has a pretty good load size without looking freakishly long. I don't have any problem doing a bill switch with the Fredi-Up as long as the bill is in fairly new condition. Older, softer bills don't slide out as easily. Though I have no complaints about the Fredi-Up, I prefer a Vernet Soft for bill switches, (because it's soft enough to be comfortable and hard and smooth enough inside to perform the switch smoothly). But for everything else, I prefer my Fredi-Up. And I'm sure I'll spout off about it plenty in the future, but let me just say that I don't buy that tired old claim of, "if you do it right, it can be bright pink, (or green, red, yellow, striped, etc.)" and it won't be seen. First of all, that comment is usually riding on an arrogant attitude and comes across as sounding condescending or insulting. Sure, I can use a bright pink one without getting caught; but it limits my movements. I like to show my hands empty, (palms out, fingertips forward), on many illusions and you can't do that with a bright pink thumb tip. Also, I think the more realistic-looking ones tend to give the magician a bit more confidence. And confidence in the performance equals a better performance and a satisfied and sufficiently amazed audience. ...I'm a thumb tip enthusiast and this has been my two cents worth. We return you now to your regularly scheduled discussion... |
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Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5203 Posts
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I will give away my new thumbtip effect for free, you can find it in this tiny video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Iflz8IjJw (frame 42)
But yo need a good thumb tip to pull this off, especially if you do it extremely close up... Have fun. |
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Evilstalkerhorne New user USA Waterloo Iowa 70 Posts
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Hey, I just bought the Kronos gimmick. It is creative but the tip SUCKS REALLY BAD! I just ordered about 3 different kinds one of the Freddi and one of the Hot Trix guys. Just wondering if anyone has tried the Hot Trix people yet? I honestly can say that for over $200 US dollars I expected a lot better tip (I suspected that this was how the trick was done) or to be surprised by a different method. I will post a full review later on Kronos as well as both tips. I also bought a finger tip from the Hot Trix people.
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Evilstalkerhorne New user USA Waterloo Iowa 70 Posts
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By the way, did I state that I am not too happy about my Kronos purchase yet?
Well, it could be a better gimmick. I am really digusted by the tip. It is not the same one used in the promotional video. Horrible tip! The cheap, browner with no detail in the nail(or anywhere else for that matter) narrow at the end kind that barely fits above the knuckle. I think my 2 year old nephew could spot it before I even pick up the watch!! Avoid this one unless you have an AWESOME tip guys! (which $200 bucks should cover!) |
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bobn3 Special user Wichita, KS 718 Posts
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Christopher...I have personally found that, for me, bill switches work better with hard TTs (like the Vernet), while the softer tips work better for things like salt pour routines. I guess it is just a friction thing.
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Cory Chapin Loyal user Of God! 270 Posts
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Hey guys,
My tip faded quickly too. they almost got it right. Cory
Followers can be leaders if they just turn around.
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