Tired of buying crappy wallets

[Dave L]

This isnt what Kurt V is looking for but I just wanted to register as the cheapest wallet.

$2.50cdn

[Eric Coffey]

If you want a wallet that will outlast you, buy a Ghurka. I have had their "International" bi-fold for 12+ years. It is used every day and has seen it's share of abuse. Not one stitch out of place, and it gets better with age.

[alf]

Originally Posted by Shawn 357

I hope it is okay if I plug my Dad's company:

http://www.thinnestwallet.com/

My, Dad, Brother, and Sister run the company so call in the order and tell them you are a member of the POC, PCA, or that you love Porsches and they will give you a 20% discount (my whole family loves P-Cars). They put a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of their products and they don't hesitate to send you your money back if you tell them you don't like the product.

-Shawn

Did not know it was owned by a P car nut.

I use one of the leather ones. Works great! Just one small problem, the CC slots are too wide and the cards will fall out when you open the wallet if not careful. I stitched tighter and it works fine now.

[porsche4life]

I have a leather bifold that my girlfriend got me for christmas over 2 yrs ago. It has seen some serious use and still has at least another year in it. I think she payed like $30

[Shawn 357]

Originally Posted by Kurt V

Shawn, went to the website and the wallets look like something worth trying. And the price is right too! I talked to Bridgett (your sister) and the wallet is being mailed out tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. And thanks to all the other suggestions from you guys. If this wallet doesn't work out I may try another suggestion off of here.

I am sure you will like it!

-Shawn

[sammyg2]

I got a $400 wallet for Christmas last year from the wife.
it was OK, but I could tell she was disappointed by my reaction.
When I found out how much it cost I asked her if she was out of her mind.

She said it was made out of an elephants foreskin. I said so?
She said if you rub the wallet it turns into a full set of luggage.

ba da bump rimshot. But serial folks .....

[Shawn 357]

Originally Posted by alf

Did not know it was owned by a P car nut.

I use one of the leather ones. Works great! Just one small problem, the CC slots are too wide and the cards will fall out when you open the wallet if not careful. I stitched tighter and it works fine now.

You should send them an email, I know they had a couple kinks they worked out on the leather wallets and they will replace your wallet with the newer version.

We definitely qualify as P-car nuts....this is within 50' of the building they run the wallet business from:

[VINMAN]

I'm with Jeff on this one. $10 Ballistic nylon wallet from the flea market. Tough as hell. Has lasted me for years.

My wife bought me one of those pricey designer wallets. I destroyed it in less than a year.

[azasadny]

I buy a deerskin wallet every 2-3 years at our local street fair. They hold up well and cost $40...

[Drdogface]

Originally Posted by vash

i keep buying the same wallet over and over again. i plain black, bi-fold TUMI wallet. about $125. if i dont lose it, it last for years and years. it wears nicely, and looks great.

Absolutely...+10

[campbellcj]

I did not carry a wallet for years and years - did the front-pocket clip or band thing. I do not carry/use much plastic so typically just some bills, license, ATM card and 1-2 credit cards. Lately I have been using one of these and it's worked great for the last couple years. Cheap, reasonably thin and well-made and decent-looking.



http://www.ellingtonleather.com/Home_2/Wallets-Checkbooks/Perforated-Wallet-Brown

[porsche4life]

Shawn those thin ones look great but they lack organization for the cards... I don't want to have to pull out all of the cards I carry just to find my Discover...


Any idea on how the cloth wears?

[TimT]

Coach

I travel pretty light and carry a Coach card case as a wallet..

It fits my drivers license, a few CC's I keep the cash separate..

[Shawn 357]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Shawn those thin ones look great but they lack organization for the cards... I don't want to have to pull out all of the cards I carry just to find my Discover...


Any idea on how the cloth wears?

The reason they stack all of the cards on top of each other is so the wallet is more flexible because it can fold in the middle making it more comfortable to wear. The wallet you are talking about is made out of rip stop nylon (sail/parachute material) and they hold up better than any leather wallet I have ever owned. I actually use the nylon wallet because it is the thinnest wallet made (by anyone) and when I am at the track in the summer it is usually over 100 degrees and a leather wallet feels like it just gets sweaty and hot (the nylon wallets are water resistant). The only time I have messed up one of the nylon wallets was when I forgot that I had put my wallet on the work bench and was using a plasma cutter on some seat brackets about an inch from the wallet and melted it. Having a wallet made out of nylon was a little goofy to me at first but after using it for a couple days if you aren't a fan just send it back and they reimburse you with no hidden fees or other B.S.

-Shawn

[porsche4life]

Hmm. I'm curious. I may have to give one a try when my current one dies...

[Shawn 357]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Hmm. I'm curious. I may have to give one a try when my current one dies...

Don't forget to tell them you autocross that 944 so they give you a discount

[Langers]

I've got a Ferragamo wallet that would do the trick. It was a gift, so no idea how much it cost, but is very nice, particularly for business use.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I have owned a Fossil wallet for at least ten years, I maybe paid $35 for it. It's been in a pool several times as well as the ocean on my honeymoon. Also has a few paint stains from my summer as a painter. One of my credit cards is starting to wear through on the corner, but it's just getting broken in.

[Rot 911]

It is great that I can be sitting in my office thinking of how I need a new wallet, post on here, get some humorous answers, but lots of really good suggestions! Thanks guys!

[gatotom]

I will second a Coach wallet, I have had one for almost 20 yrs, still going strong. Holds the wad of cash when you need it plus the cc.