Good Wallet

Johnny Derpp · 04-09-2011 1:35pm #1

Well gents, here's a nice gentlemanly predicament to ponder.

Like any good gentleman, I have many many credit cards and like to keep them in a dapper leather wallet. However, I am constantly having to replace my cards because they are bending and cracking in my wallet.

In the past three years I have gone through five wallets, all of varying styles and sizes, and no matter how hard I try I can't find one that will protect my cards.

I know many will tell me that I should stop putting my wallet in my arse pocket but old dogs etc...

So what do you folks think, has anybody else endured this pickle before?
Can anyone recommend me a new sturdy wallet?

Dord · 04-09-2011 1:44pm

Same situation here. I keep having to change wallets every few months because I just can't seem to find a good one. I've been looking for a hard leather wallet but it seems hard to find one. Most seem to be really soft leather that wears badly.

Sonics2k · 04-09-2011 2:21pm

Have a very nice Gianfranco soft leather wallet.

Got it as a gift about 4-5 years ago, and is fantastic. No tearing problems, loose threads and has definitely stood the test of time.

Galvasean · 04-09-2011 2:44pm

I was given a leather Dice wallet as a gift. The section for cards is very sturdy. I've had it about 2 years now and no bendy cards.

senordingdong · 04-09-2011 5:50pm

Same problem here, one time I even went so far as to complain to the bank, suggesting they should have sturdier cards.

One thing I can recommend though is, to back up the cards with useless cards.
For example, I have three subway cards, I slot them into the same slots as the important cards to reinforce them. Doesn't solve the problem but it gets a little bit more life out of the laser and credit card.

The Internet Explorer · 04-09-2011 5:55pm

Gentlemen. How are we all doing this evening ? I hope we are all doing good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meCYZwZTuxA

CardBordWindow · 05-09-2011 2:25pm

I've never had a wallet. IMO, if you lose your wallet, you lose everything!!

A friend got a leather Guinness one from one of those tacky tourist shop places in a panic, and says it's the best one he's had in ages.

source · 05-09-2011 2:35pm

Get something like this:

I used to carry bi-fold wallets for years, and always in my back pocket, but cards always cracked. I got one of these and moved it to my right front pocket. It's light and small, I currently have 5 cards in it and the centre part I put cash in.

It also doesn't leave you with a big bulge in your front or back pocket.

Carrying your wallet in your back pocket, will always leave you with cracked and broken cards. Front pocket is the best place to avoid breaking them.

KTRIC · 05-09-2011 2:37pm

Dord wrote: »

Same situation here. I keep having to change wallets every few months because I just can't seem to find a good one. I've been looking for a hard leather wallet but it seems hard to find one. Most seem to be really soft leather that wears badly.

You clearly have far too much money. Give it to me to mind

nompere · 05-09-2011 4:25pm

There seems to be a fairly well-documented downside to keeping a wallet in a back pocket - apart from the problem with broken cards.

http://www.sciatica101.com/basics/causes/is-your-wallet-causing-sciatica.html

Dord · 05-09-2011 8:12pm

KTRIC wrote: »

You clearly have far too much money. Give it to me to mind

:rolleyes:

ulinbac · 05-09-2011 11:34pm

Have had my Ben Sherman one for 2/3 years now. There are 6 card places and 2 large compartments for notes etc. Also, 2 other less obvious compartments between where the cards and notes are kept. Handy for driving licence.

Think I got it in Debenhams

AgileMyth · 06-09-2011 10:11pm

I had a great leather wallet that protected my cards very well...until my dogs ate it! Been meaning to replace it for ages now.

Gandalph · 07-09-2011 1:56pm

Have an oakley wallet from dubai that is about 4-5 years old and literally hanging on by a thread, but I consider it good luck! You should check them out, it even has its own little hiding space for condoms

KTRIC · 07-09-2011 11:42pm

Gandalph wrote: »

Have an oakley wallet from dubai that is about 4-5 years old and literally hanging on by a thread, but I consider it good luck! You should check them out, it even has its own little hiding space for condoms

I hear its a bad idea to keep them in your wallet as the wrapper can easily get damaged.

Gandalph · 08-09-2011 12:11am

KTRIC wrote: »

I hear its a bad idea to keep them in your wallet as the wrapper can easily get damaged.

Been there for 4 years now, never ever plan on using it, but its become a part of me at this stage, can't just throw it away

Hyperbullet · 08-09-2011 10:13am

Gandalph wrote: »

Been there for 4 years now, never ever plan on using it, but its become a part of me at this stage, can't just throw it away

Going by your username do you shout "You shall not penetrate!" at it when you see it?

:pac:

senordingdong · 08-09-2011 12:53pm

Gandalph wrote: »

Have an oakley wallet from dubai that is about 4-5 years old and literally hanging on by a thread, but I consider it good luck! You should check them out, it even has its own little hiding space for condoms

Don't suppose you have a pic?

Hank_Jones · 09-09-2011 4:03am

pajunior · 09-09-2011 9:26am

Is it not really uncomfortable to put your wallet in you back pocket?

Never understood it to be honest, always kept mine in my right front pocket

But hey in a few years with nfc technology there will be no need for wallets.

Tazium · 11-09-2011 4:02pm

Got one of these recently - http://www.koyono.com/wwSlimmy-Special-Edition-International-Slim-Wallet-p/m997se.htm

It's a lot smaller than my previous bi/tri folds. I'm still testing it out but so far, so good.

Blisterman · 11-09-2011 5:54pm

Had a Fossil wallet for the past 5 years. Coming to the end of its life though.

Really handy though. Seems to have endless storage space. For some reason every pub in Leicester has some kind of Loyalty Card, and being a student I needed every discount I could get.

Sadly they're stopped making this model, so I'll have to look into a new one, and maybe throw out some of these cards.

dfx- · 12-09-2011 5:57am

Got myself a brown leather Oriano wallet in February '06-ish. Keep it in my front left pocket with no card problems..

Opens with a fold left and right with card slots each side and a flap over the middle with more card slots behind and to the side, two picturecard spaces, a zip section for coins and then the cash part at the back. There's probably cards lost in it that are 5 years old or long forgotten about. The folds have held up very well, one loose thread over the flap and the fold points are only slightly wearing

Touchwood, I've left it on several Red Line Luases and numerous buses including the 77s and it has always been recovered untouched, sometimes days later. I won't say anymore as I don't want to tempt fate and have to find another one which just won't be the same :mad: :pac:

senordingdong · 12-09-2011 1:05pm

Tazium wrote: »

Got one of these recently - http://www.koyono.com/wwSlimmy-Special-Edition-International-Slim-Wallet-p/m997se.htm

It's a lot smaller than my previous bi/tri folds. I'm still testing it out but so far, so good.

Wow, that looks awesome.

tbh · 12-09-2011 3:47pm

I recently got my second Mont Blanc wallet to replace once I got about 8 years ago. It's a great size and I love the look of it.

cost me 175.

senordingdong · 12-09-2011 4:36pm

tbh wrote: »

cost me 175.

Say what!?!

evil_seed · 12-09-2011 5:13pm

I got myself a nice Kenneth Cole leather wallet in TK Maxx a few years back. It's still in great nick. Only the 2nd wallet I've ever owned. My 1st one lasted almost 10 years. Can't remmeber the make of it though

Johnny Derpp · 12-09-2011 5:57pm

These are all great suggestions for nice wallets, but are they any good at stopping your cards from cracking?

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 12-09-2011 7:44pm

tbh wrote: »

I recently got my second Mont Blanc wallet to replace once I got about 8 years ago. It's a great size and I love the look of it.

cost me 175.

I'd have no money left to put in it if I spent that much on a wallet :P

evil_seed · 12-09-2011 7:52pm

Johnny Derpp wrote: »

These are all great suggestions for nice wallets, but are they any good at stopping your cards from cracking?

i've not had one problem yet. never had a card crack. do you put your wallet in your arse pocket?

tbh · 13-09-2011 7:32am

BDJW wrote: »

I'd have no money left to put in it if I spent that much on a wallet :P

senordingdong wrote: »

Say what!?!

yeah - It's expensive

a lot more than I'd usually pay for something like a wallet, but it's fantastic quality and lasts for years. I think it works out about 20 a year or so.

MagicMarker · 13-09-2011 8:42am

Galvasean wrote: »

I was given a leather Dice wallet as a gift. The section for cards is very sturdy. I've had it about 2 years now and no bendy cards.

Likewise, was given a DICE wallet 4 years ago and it's still going strong, I love it! My one even has a compartment for my driver's licence that folds out.

Mine was bought in Stephen's Green S.C somewhere, in case you're interested OP.

YouTookMyName · 13-09-2011 6:01pm

River Island make good wallets. The last one i had it for 2 1/2 years until it lost a fight with a bag of plastering lime 2 weeks ago.

Got a new one again from River Island. Looks the part and all.

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C0N0R · 11-01-2012 9:03pm

Right it's my birthday tomorrow and I've decided I want to buy myself a wallet of some description, I'm looking to buy one that has a bit of quality to it but the thing is I know nothing about wallets. Last year I bought myself a tag heuer watch so now I'm looking for the wallet version, something that will last me a good few years. No point in recommending me shops as I'm in new Zealand at the moment so makes or websites would be appreciated.

Alternativly if anyone has any other suggestions what I can buyt myselfI would be more than interested to hear!

Many thanks
Conor

Otis Driftwood · 11-01-2012 9:09pm

The search function is wonderful.

The Internet Explorer · 11-01-2012 10:44pm

Good evening Gentlemen. I hope everyone is having a good day ! Yes. A gentleman certainly must always have a wallet. Indeed !

zxc1 · 11-01-2012 11:08pm

Debenhams do a decent brown leather wallet - John Rocha brand.

conor222 · 13-01-2012 12:12pm

Got an excellent one in Ted Baker about 4 months ago

Shane732 · 15-01-2012 7:39pm

I'm currently using this wallet....

Very nice and seems to be holding up fine at the moment

http://www.gucci.com/ie/styles/233100ARU0R1000#

chiefwiggum · 15-01-2012 7:43pm

check out http://acmwallet.com/
seen them in mexico and had to get one..ultra protection for your cards and a money clip on the back
everywhere i go i'm asked where i got it

doopa · 15-01-2012 7:48pm

I use a magic wallet:

http://shop.888poker.com/product/888161/888_Leather_Magic_Wallet.html
http://www.things-to-make-and-do.co.uk/other-stuff/science-projects/science-project-magic-wallet.html

It keeps the cards between two stiff pieces of material and seems to have stopped the cards cracking problem for me. The only problem is that it is limited in the number of cards you can card at once. I'd say maximum of six cards.

boobar · 15-01-2012 9:03pm

Shane732 wrote: »

I'm currently using this wallet....

Very nice and seems to be holding up fine at the moment

http://www.gucci.com/ie/styles/233100ARU0R1000#

Nice looking wallet, looking for something like that myself, nice good quality slim wallet that will last.

However, when I opened the link and looked at the price....ouch! I'd never even have that much money in my wallet ever!

nc6000 · 15-01-2012 9:24pm

Tazium wrote: »

Got one of these recently - http://www.koyono.com/wwSlimmy-Special-Edition-International-Slim-Wallet-p/m997se.htm

It's a lot smaller than my previous bi/tri folds. I'm still testing it out but so far, so good.

Do you buy that from the website? They look nice and I'm interested in getting one, just wondering how long it took to ship and did you get hit for customs when it was delivered?

Shane732 · 15-01-2012 9:51pm

boobar wrote: »

Nice looking wallet, looking for something like that myself, nice good quality slim wallet that will last.

However, when I opened the link and looked at the price....ouch! I'd never even have that much money in my wallet ever!

Yea, it's not cheap but it is a very nice waller

C0N0R · 16-01-2012 6:00am

Shane732 wrote: »

I'm currently using this wallet....

Very nice and seems to be holding up fine at the moment

http://www.gucci.com/ie/styles/233100ARU0R1000#

Cheers that's the kind of thing I'm looking for, did you buy online or what? Wallet the kind of thing I'd like to try out, now to find a gucci stockist in Christchurch!

Shane732 · 16-01-2012 10:58am

C0N0R wrote: »

Cheers that's the kind of thing I'm looking for, did you buy online or what? Wallet the kind of thing I'd like to try out, now to find a gucci stockist in Christchurch!

No I bought it in Milan.

There should be no issue buying on from Gucci - I've bought from them before online.

Tazium · 16-01-2012 1:46pm

nc6000 wrote: »

Do you buy that from the website? They look nice and I'm interested in getting one, just wondering how long it took to ship and did you get hit for customs when it was delivered?

It arrived within 10 days, it is a nice wallet and it's a lot more comfortable in the pocket than my previous bi/tri folds. No problem with customs, it's under the limit anyway.

One comment on usage, notes have to be folded into the wallet. It's not always easy to do that if you are at a checkout for example. I use cash notes in one side of the wallet, 3 cards in the middle and usually put receipts, also folded in the third wallet pocket. The benefit to folding the cash usually pays off next time you go to access it, so I've gotten used to it.

There are no marks on my jeans from the use of this wallet, I previously found that wallets eventually imprinted an outline in the left hand side front pocket of my jeans. So for that reason alone this is a great one to have.

nc6000 · 20-02-2012 11:48pm

Just ordered a Slim Slimmy.

--Kaiser-- · 21-02-2012 2:46pm

I got one of these
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The Internet Explorer · 22-02-2012 1:29am

Good afternoon Gentlemen,

As always, I'm extremely happy to see this fine thread pop up once more in my control panel. Yes it's true, a gentleman must always carry a good wallet.

As the old saying goes, which I'm sure you all know,

"A gentleman without a wallet, is no gentleman at all.

dahamsta · 23-02-2012 3:06am

Anyone got a recommendation for a wallet that holds an Irish driving licence without squishing it in some way? I have a nice Fossil trifold at the moment that's one of the better ones for this, but it's quite big. You'd think some enterprising young fella-me-lad from Kerry would've come up with the perfect wallet for this when carrying became compulsory...

Good Wallet

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