Help me choose a new wallet

[Neil]

This is my present temporary excuse for a wallet..



Last week my wallet literally fell apart.  It was one of the all-ett thin jobs so this wasn't unexpected, they are not designed to last forever


It being December there is a very slim chance that someone will give me a wallet for Christmas.  Very unlikely but sod's law says that if I replace it right now someone will have got me one   Hence the little notepad and rubber band soloution I'm currrently using.

I find choosing wallets tricky as they are almost always too big.  The all-ett one was incredibly slim which was great but it was designed for US currency so five pound notes fitted fine but tens and twenties stuck out the top.  So this time I'd like something that is a fraction larger than a twenty pound note.  It should be bi-fold and I only have a need to carry two bits of plastic so multiple card slots are not required.

No need for an ID window or the like.  The only quirky addition that would be incredibly handy but I've not seen it done is an outside compartment to hold blank business cards for use in writing down quick notes.  That idea I got from here  But where they hold index cards my ideal would hold credit card sized blank cards on the outside of a bi-fold wallet.


Cost is a factor, so bespoke Italian designs are out     All thoughts and ideas welcome.

[rlocock]

I was faced with a similar predicament earlier this year.I too made do until I found a suitable alternative.
My advice is TKMaxx,keep looking and eventually you will find just what you want.It took me about three months
Different wallets appeal to different people so it's best to see them "in the flesh" before you buy.

[Neil]

That would mean actually going into TKMaxx 

Not as bad as having to go to ikea though and at least there is a local one      Its a backup plan

[rlocock]

I can't see a problem with going into TKMaxx.
Most of my clothes come from there

[prime77]

Get a Saddleback leather medium wallet. It will be the last wallet you will ever buy. I even think they have a 100 year warrenty but don't quote me on that. It's a little thicker than other bi folds but it's amazingly well put together especially for the price.

[edcgear]

Look here...

http://www.corterleather.bigcartel.com/

http://www.makr.com/

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/160-new-accessories-page

Some great stuff...

[Neil]

Wow, there's some funky stuff there.  Very cool 

[cerbera147]

You have £20 notes 

You lucky son of a smurf; I remember seeing those once

[nuphoria]

Unless you are totally miffed off with All-ett, I have been using the leather international wallet for several months now and it's holding up brilliantly.

It's still uberthin but the leather outer makes it a lot tougher. It's tall enough to disappear a 20 too so it covers your bases

http://www.all-ett.com/productdetails.asp?prodid=11&material=leather&mselect=yes

[Neil]

I had one of their international wallets and it didn't last the year    The only reason I was until recently using another of their offerings was that I picked it up for next to nothing.

Don't get me wrong they are incredibly thin and lightweight and they are advertised as only having a finite lifespan but they're not cheap enough for me to replace every twelve months 

[ryan1835]

try marks and sparks they have some nice wallets

[gunga]

I'm using a big skinny.  Check out their selection of world wallets.  You can get nylon or leather hybrid (I'm using a hybrid and it's holding up quite well).  Cheap too.

[Gadget Guy]

Get a Saddleback leather medium wallet. It will be the last wallet you will ever buy. I even think they have a 100 year warrenty but don't quote me on that. It's a little thicker than other bi folds but it's amazingly well put together especially for the price.
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Neil, I have a lightly used one like Prime posted, but it's in a Dark Coffee color. Yours if you want it. 

[prime77]

Get a Saddleback leather medium wallet. It will be the last wallet you will ever buy. I even think they have a 100 year warrenty but don't quote me on that. It's a little thicker than other bi folds but it's amazingly well put together especially for the price.
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Neil, I have a lightly used one like Prime posted, but it's in a Dark Coffee color. Yours if you want it. 

GG your so nice. I say take it Neil. Your not going to find a better wallet.

[ryan1835]

i almost went for a saddleback wallet when i was looking for a new one but what do you do with coins? 

[Neil]

Thanks for the offer John     A rather nice chap over in Serbia has already offered me a wallet if the local Santa doesn't provide one in a few days time

Those Saddleback's look very well made.  Some of their bags look pretty bomb proof as well

[Gadget Guy]

Thanks for the offer John     A rather nice chap over in Serbia has already offered me a wallet if the local Santa doesn't provide one in a few days time

Those Saddleback's look very well made.  Some of their bags look pretty bomb proof as well

No problem...  The offer stands if you change your mind.   

[sawman]

I currently use a "The Wallet Jr" from Bqmasters and it does a pretty good job.  I've been through many wallets over the years because it's hard to find one I'm happy with.  I'm actually thinking of trying the small Maxpedition wallet next.  Good luck with your search 

[Styerman]

I use a Spec Ops THE Wallet , or the Jr. iteration of same . Bullet and bombproof , the closure is idiot proof and non velcro . The big guy gets used for times when I need a passport , the Jr. for the rest . Wallets are one case where I prefer nylon to leather - much better around highly acidic moisture !

Chris

[zepla]

i almost went for a saddleback wallet when i was looking for a new one but what do you do with coins? 

Those saddlback wallets do look great but I'm wondering about that coin thing as well

[Vladimir]

I've been after one saddleback wallet for quite some time, but the shipping is just too much-$28!

[cerbera147]

Are you meant to put coins in your wallet? 

I normally keep any loose change in my pocket

+1 on the Saddleback wallet. Never handled one but it sure looks like it is built to last 

[sawman]

I hate loose change and avoid it like the plague.  I certainly don't want it in my wallet, my pocket or anywhere within 44 meters of me.  If I do get spare change, I will often hand it over to my wife or if she's not around, any complete stranger will do.  It accumilates in your pocket like a tumor on your leg and I'm not near rude enough to attempt to spend it in a store while others stand by with their goods and I slowly count out exact change    Anyone else for banning the penny while we're at it 

[Gadget Guy]

I hate loose change and avoid it like the plague.  I certainly don't want it in my wallet, my pocket or anywhere within 44 meters of me.  If I do get spare change, I will often hand it over to my wife or if she's not around, any complete stranger will do.  It accumilates in your pocket like a tumor on your leg and I'm not near rude enough to attempt to spend it in a store while others stand by with their goods and I slowly count out exact change    Anyone else for banning the penny while we're at it 

Ban the penny! Ban the penny!   

[cerbera147]

I drive a lot for work so I got one of these coin holders 


Holds all coins from 10p to £2; very handy to have in the car 

The coppers, 1p's and 2p's, are bagged up and taken to the Coin Counter in Tesco's  My 5p's [fiddly little things] are kept in a small box in the car for parking meters, etc. They never get used so I know they'll always be there for back up for the meter 


I'm guessing you guys aren't up for scrapping the dollar bill in favour of a dollar coin then 

[Gadget Guy]

I drive a lot for work so I got one of these coin holders 
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Holds all coins from 10p to £2; very handy to have in the car 

The coppers, 1p's and 2p's, are bagged up and taken to the Coin Counter in Tesco's  My 5p's [fiddly little things] are kept in a small box in the car for parking meters, etc. They never get used so I know they'll always be there for back up for the meter 

Didn't you hear me?     Ban the penny, pence, or whatever useless coin that you have in Ireland!   


I'm guessing you guys aren't up for scrapping the dollar bill in favour of a dollar coin then 

[cerbera147]

What will the 99p and 99c stores do for change? 

[Mr. Whippy]

I drive a lot for work so I got one of these coin holders 
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Holds all coins from 10p to £2; very handy to have in the car 

The coppers, 1p's and 2p's, are bagged up and taken to the Coin Counter in Tesco's  My 5p's [fiddly little things] are kept in a small box in the car for parking meters, etc. They never get used so I know they'll always be there for back up for the meter 


I'm guessing you guys aren't up for scrapping the dollar bill in favour of a dollar coin then 

You know, growing up, I always wanted one of those...

I love the dollar coin!  But then I really like the 1 and 2 Euro coins too (Can't remember, but I think there's a 5'er too right?).

I keep going back to those saddleback wallets.  One of these days, I'm going to get one.

[zepla]

I hate loose change and avoid it like the plague.  I certainly don't want it in my wallet, my pocket or anywhere within 44 meters of me.  If I do get spare change, I will often hand it over to my wife or if she's not around, any complete stranger will do.  It accumilates in your pocket like a tumor on your leg and I'm not near rude enough to attempt to spend it in a store while others stand by with their goods and I slowly count out exact change    Anyone else for banning the penny while we're at it 

In Euro's you get quit a lot of loose change. I do not like it either but 10 euros in change is not a problem after a lunch and/or some groceries and a bit much for me to give away each day. I'm good but not that good  BTW, a lot of stores over here ask for loose change, otherwise they (as a retailer) have to pay the bank to get it. And counting 6 euro's for cigarettes or whatever will take about 2 seconds  In short, we like wallets with a coin pocket 

[sawman]

Years ago before I boycotted loose change, I carried a zipper change wallet and kept some cash in it as well.  I rarely needed to take my main wallet out for anything.  I wish I could remember who made it - as I would recommend it for you