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bobernet · 17 January 2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You have been a fine guinea pig Tom.

I love the design, but I won’t be buying one of these after all. They should do much better than that. I’m going to guess inferior materials, but I don’t know. I do know that my LV is packed fat and looks brand new a year later with daily use.

I think it’s the construction. They just flat stitched two pieces of leather together, then glued a strip to hide the seam.

See this Prada, for example... they wrap the leather over the edge before stitching.

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Abdullah71601 · 17 January 2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

I think it’s the construction. They just flat stitched two pieces of leather together, then glued a strip to hide the seam.

See this Prada, for example... they wrap the leather over the edge before stitching.

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You are right. Flat stitching alone won’t hold up in that fold.

walds11 · 17 January 2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You are right. Flat stitching alone won’t hold up in that fold.

Yep, I agree as well. Also, saddle stitching is the way to go for small leather goods.

520Matt · 17 January 2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

My FLP Wallet has not held up very well and honestly hasn’t seen heavy use. I have used it for about 2 weeks at a time in rotation with 2 other wallets and it’s already coming apart at the edge near the fold. I can’t recommend.

Same thing happened to my FLP with minimal use

GB-man · 18 January 2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Must say though even now any folding wallet in canvas does start to fail on the fold, had a few issues with LV hence why I now stick with card holders as these tend to last so much longer.

Agreed Sam but my former LVs took 2 years of daily wear for that to start. This was like the equivalent of 4 months wear because I barely used the wallet. It is just a thinly constructed piece for better or worse. Being such a new brand hopefully they make some improvements.

GB-man · 18 January 2018, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 520Matt

Same thing happened to my FLP with minimal use

Thanks for re-enforcing my thoughts matt

SC11 · 18 January 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Agreed Sam but my former LVs took 2 years of daily wear for that to start. This was like the equivalent of 4 months wear because I barely used the wallet. It is just a thinly constructed piece for better or worse. Being such a new brand hopefully they make some improvements.

Yeah your experience is unacceptable, my LV issues were considerably longer and still not on!

uscmatt99 · 18 January 2018, 01:37 AM

Wow that's disappointing about the FLP products. I've been really happy with my Goyard bifold, and use it daily except when traveling. The painted canvas exterior has a bit of wear along the surface from going in and out of the pocket, but the stitching and canvas integrity has been great. The leather internally has been durable as well. Card slots have loosened up a bit, but it still requires some work to get them out, so no danger of cards sliding out on their own.

bobernet · 18 January 2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Wow that's disappointing about the FLP products.

I almost ordered one a while back, and am now really glad I didn’t. I’ll stick with Goyard for that style.

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dmac001 · 18 January 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by austinp

Picked this one up recently. Pretty rustic bit I like it.

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What do you think of the Over-Under money-clip?

austinp · 18 January 2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmac001

What do you think of the Over-Under money-clip?

Honestly, for no particular reason it hasn't seen a lot of action. But I'll switch to it soon. I like the look and it seems to be well made. I have a couple over under belts that I wear frequently that I really like.

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GB-man · 18 January 2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Wow that's disappointing about the FLP products. I've been really happy with my Goyard bifold, and use it daily except when traveling. The painted canvas exterior has a bit of wear along the surface from going in and out of the pocket, but the stitching and canvas integrity has been great. The leather internally has been durable as well. Card slots have loosened up a bit, but it still requires some work to get them out, so no danger of cards sliding out on their own.

Same here my goyard is mint. My LV epi has held up just the same

buddymunster · 2 February 2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Kevin, yours seems to have the same issue as mine around the binding area. It’s no big deal but not what I expect at this price point.

They are replacing my wallet.

Is there a warranty period? Same issue. Thought nothing of it until I read the post.

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bharat · 2 February 2018, 01:24 PM

Very nice! Love a good wallet. Currently have a Mont Blanc but looking to upgrade soon.

GB-man · 2 February 2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by buddymunster

Is there a warranty period? Same issue. Thought nothing of it until I read the post.

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Not sure but I contacted the boutique via email and they were great. I paid post back to Paris and they overnighted a brand new one to me.

I had the wife throw it on eBay and I ordered another LV.

Aututto · 5 February 2018, 02:46 AM

As if the rolex forums didn't cause me enough trouble picking a watch! You guys had to throw wallets into the mix!

My old wallet I had custom made to match an old panerai strap is dying (i've actually taken it apart and restitched it!). The card slots aren't separated either so its destroying my cards!

I was about to order an LV Pocket Organizer in graphite, the layout on the inside is great. However I really like the FLP print so considered Portefeuille Poche. Is the layout inside still the same? Anyone checked prices on them recently?

lamnyc · 5 February 2018, 03:00 AM

Goyard and Plat Daytona goes great together.

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 5 February 2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Not sure but I contacted the boutique via email and they were great. I paid post back to Paris and they overnighted a brand new one to me.

I had the wife throw it on eBay and I ordered another LV.

I contacted the boutique, and they're blowing me off. I sent my first email a month ago and it basically said "We're looking into it."

I sent a second email a week ago, and they haven't bothered to reply.

teqp · 5 February 2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlTheToyotaGuy

I contacted the boutique, and they're blowing me off. I sent my first email a month ago and it basically said "We're looking into it."

I sent a second email a week ago, and they haven't bothered to reply.

I had the same issue and contacted them via email. I bought my wallet 14 months ago. Claudia told me to send mine back and they will send me a replacement. She replied to my first email in 2 days. Not sure how long ago you bought yours. I should be receiving the new shortly.

I hope you hear from them soon.

GB-man · 5 February 2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlTheToyotaGuy

I contacted the boutique, and they're blowing me off. I sent my first email a month ago and it basically said "We're looking into it."

I sent a second email a week ago, and they haven't bothered to reply.

Sorry to hear that Karl. I had no such experience. I too am a toyota Guy

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 5 February 2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by teqp

I had the same issue and contacted them via email. I bought my wallet 14 months ago. Claudia told me to send mine back and they will send me a replacement. She replied to my first email in 2 days. Not sure how long ago you bought yours. I should be receiving the new shortly.

I hope you hear from them soon.

Hmmm. I only bought mine six months ago.

Maybe I'll send them another one tomorrow or so.

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 5 February 2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Sorry to hear that Karl. I had no such experience. I too am a toyota Guy

Those Pros are stunning!!!!!!

They didn't have Pros in my year ... Or leather seats

GB-man · 5 February 2018, 03:14 PM

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Those Pros are stunning!!!!!!

They didn't have Pros in my year ... Or leather seats

lol yotas are yotas

PS: my seats aren’t leather neither

Pleather ftw!

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KarlTheToyotaGuy · 5 February 2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

lol yotas are yotas

PS: my seats aren’t leather neither

Pleather ftw!

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Yessir!

I'm a big vintage Toyota guy. Always on the hunt for Land Cruisers and pickups.

While not vintage, I still dig my 1st gen Tacomas!!

I drive new Toyotas everyday. Love them. I drive my personal yotas to and from work. Love them.

As long as it says Toyota somewhere, it is truly exceptional

GB-man · 5 February 2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlTheToyotaGuy

Yessir!

I'm a big vintage Toyota guy. Always on the hunt for Land Cruisers and pickups.

While not vintage, I still dig my 1st gen Tacomas!!

I drive new Toyotas everyday. Love them. I drive my personal yotas to and from work. Love them.

As long as it says Toyota somewhere, it is truly exceptional

There has been plenty of gems up for auction on BaT lately it’s unreal.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ruiser-fj43-4/

I hope they bring the next gen LC back to reality and offer a stripper in the US. Nobody needs all the crap they tack on these days

Anyways I digress and nobody else cares!

Be well

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 7 February 2018, 01:04 AM

FLP update.

Louise has requested that I pay postage back to Paris and they will take a look at it. No promises of repair or replacement. This is kind of souring.

I believe I have two more new in the box, and I am likely going to sell those and go with Goyard.

The FLP's were cool while they lasted .... unfortunately that wasn't very long.

GB-man · 7 February 2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlTheToyotaGuy

FLP update.

Louise has requested that I pay postage back to Paris and they will take a look at it. No promises of repair or replacement. This is kind of souring.

I believe I have two more new in the box, and I am likely going to sell those and go with Goyard.

The FLP's were cool while they lasted .... unfortunately that wasn't very long.

Mine sold on ebay in a matter of days. I got 295 for it. Unfortunately the LV I ordered as a replacement arrived with a significant cosmetic defect so now I am back to my Goyard. The struggle is real.

SearChart · 7 February 2018, 01:32 AM

Not a luxury wallet but it does feel luxurious.

Abdullah71601 · 7 February 2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Mine sold on ebay in a matter of days. I got 295 for it. Unfortunately the LV I ordered as a replacement arrived with a significant cosmetic defect so now I am back to my Goyard. The struggle is real.

I don’t know how you can survive these catastrophies.

GB-man · 7 February 2018, 01:34 AM

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I don’t know how you can survive these catastrophies.

Thank you for your support.

18 January 2018, 01:37 AM	#788
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	Wow that's disappointing about the FLP products. I've been really happy with my Goyard bifold, and use it daily except when traveling. The painted canvas exterior has a bit of wear along the surface from going in and out of the pocket, but the stitching and canvas integrity has been great. The leather internally has been durable as well. Card slots have loosened up a bit, but it still requires some work to get them out, so no danger of cards sliding out on their own.

2 February 2018, 01:24 PM	#794
bharat "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Bharat Location: Falmouth, Maine Posts: 617	Very nice! Love a good wallet. Currently have a Mont Blanc but looking to upgrade soon.

5 February 2018, 02:46 AM	#796
Aututto Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 126	As if the rolex forums didn't cause me enough trouble picking a watch! You guys had to throw wallets into the mix! My old wallet I had custom made to match an old panerai strap is dying (i've actually taken it apart and restitched it!). The card slots aren't separated either so its destroying my cards! I was about to order an LV Pocket Organizer in graphite, the layout on the inside is great. However I really like the FLP print so considered Portefeuille Poche. Is the layout inside still the same? Anyone checked prices on them recently?

5 February 2018, 03:00 AM	#797
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,766	Goyard and Plat Daytona goes great together.

7 February 2018, 01:04 AM	#806
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	FLP update. Louise has requested that I pay postage back to Paris and they will take a look at it. No promises of repair or replacement. This is kind of souring. I believe I have two more new in the box, and I am likely going to sell those and go with Goyard. The FLP's were cool while they lasted .... unfortunately that wasn't very long.

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