Wallet suggestions needed...

[walds11]

I have a basic sized bifold leather wallet that I put credit cards, a few pictures, business cards and a few other odds and ends in. It tends to get too thick. I was thinking about buying one of those leather magnetic money clips to put some cash and a few essential items, ie, debit/credit cards in. I also wanted to buy a slimmer, smaller leather wallet that I could put the non-essentials in. I don't want to spend more than $100, but would love to keep it way lower. And it does not have to be a designer brand. Any suggestions and/or ideas?

[Latrodectus]

you need to go here

http://www.bigskinny.net/

I bought 2 differnet ones and the leather one I have never used yet...those wallets are outstanding and the customer service is even better!!!

[Zman86]

Choosing a new wallet sucks. I got a new one this summer cause the one I had had since grade 7 kept falling apart, and my mom wouldnt fix it for me anymore. Took me over a month to find just the right one, and it was like $60.

[Jedi]

Look for a brand called Mandarina Duck.

Tough, stylish, and practical.

[DanP]

for that price range you cant go wrong with perry ellis.

[esm]

the latest one i have from the wife is from Aspenal of London, and guess what, it would not accommodate a £50 note in height, and a £20 note will just fit, forget about fitting 5 x £20 notes, cos it will not fit.... you'd think a wallent made from a UK company would at least make it "large" enough to fit all sizes of GBP notes...

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by walds11

I have a basic sized bifold leather wallet that I put credit cards, a few pictures, business cards and a few other odds and ends in. It tends to get too thick. I was thinking about buying one of those leather magnetic money clips to put some cash and a few essential items, ie, debit/credit cards in. I also wanted to buy a slimmer, smaller leather wallet that I could put the non-essentials in. I don't want to spend more than $100, but would love to keep it way lower. And it does not have to be a designer brand. Any suggestions and/or ideas?

Great thread. I have the George Castanza wallet as well.
I'll be watching this thread.

[TimeToGo]

I have an alligator card-bifold that measures about 4" X 2 3/4". It holds my credit cards, license, insurance card, etc. Very handy.

Similar to the one pictured below, but mine has a see-through pocket on one side where I have my driver's license. Hope this helps!

[walds11]

Someone recommended Tumi wallets. I did some research and norrowed it down to two...

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/multi-window-card-case/

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/gussete...-case-with-id/

I am leaning towards the first one. Why do they have the oval cut-outs on the ID windows? Looks kind of goofy. I like the fact that it has plenty of slots and it is small and compact. The second one is ok, but I am not a huge fan of gusseted card cases.

[Skip Greenwade]

I have carried a wallet from Brighton for several years:

http://www.brightonretail.com/store/...search_results

You can't wear the damned things out, they hold a pretty good stack of bills in the money clip and the single pocket easily accommodates your license and couple of credit cards. Best of all, you can carry it in your front pocket - even when wearing jeans

Highly recommended

Best,
Skip

[GMTII Owner]

Originally Posted by walds11

Someone recommended Tumi wallets. I did some research and norrowed it down to two...

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/multi-window-card-case/

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/gussete...-case-with-id/

I am leaning towards the first one. Why do they have the oval cut-outs on the ID windows? Looks kind of goofy. I like the fact that it has plenty of slots and it is small and compact. The second one is ok, but I am not a huge fan of gusseted card cases.

I'm on my second Tumi. The first one I had lasted about 10 years. Love'em and they are very durable.

John

[walds11]

John, thanks. What models did you have? Any of the ones I provided links for? I am leaning towards this one...

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/multi-window-card-case/

Why do they have the oval cut-outs on the ID windows?

Originally Posted by GMTII Owner

I'm on my second Tumi. The first one I had lasted about 10 years. Love'em and they are very durable.

John

[hsr86]

to remove the ID easier, you can slide it out with your thumb...

[walds11]

Thanks Hank. I wonder if you could put photos in the I'd slots?

Originally Posted by HankParker

to remove the ID easier, you can slide it out with your thumb...

[bla]

Can't go wrong with Marks and Spencers! (unless you live outside the UK I guess :))

[Thomas]

Wallets for guys are a real personal item and everyone has their personal likes and dislikes. I use a magnetic money clip in my front pocket for cash and a very slimdcard only holder for drivers licence, insurance cars and 2 credit cards, it can be carried in front pocket or inside pocket of sportcoat/suit.
I've never been a fan of big thick wallets in the rear pocket. I've seen guys open their wallet and everything but the kitchen sink is in it, most of it will never be needed, receipts from years ago, etc. Good luck!

[DSJ]

I really like my Perry Ellis Slimfold Portfolio wallet, I have 2, one in black, the other in brown. They're inexpensive and widely available. I see them regularly at Macy's, JC Penny's and Kohl's. I just googled it:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=41487

[TheDude]

I don't use one. I put my bank card in the soft sleeve it came in, and I place the magnetic side of two credit cards facing the sleeve to help keep the magnetic strips from being damaged. I then stack other cards, receipts, my card access key for my residence, my medical insurance card and drivers license. One side of the "stack" has my ID face up, the other has my main credit card face up. The entire thing is generally less than 1/4" thick and I carry that in my front pants pocket. Money goes in the other front pocket.

[walds11]

That looks like a good one David. What are the measurements, length and width?

Originally Posted by DSJ

I really like my Perry Ellis Slimfold Portfolio wallet, I have 2, one in black, the other in brown. They're inexpensive and widely available. I see them regularly at Macy's, JC Penny's and Kohl's. I just googled it:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=41487

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by walds11

That looks like a good one David. What are the measurements, length and width?

3" x 4" closed

3" x 8" open

ROUGHLY

[Ed Rooney]

Took me months to pick a wallet. Brown Coach Water Buffalo. It's ok.

[scottkit]

Check our Ghurka wallets, very well made and stylish.

[Drumr]

I got a crazy deal on a coach wallet that was probably way out of season but it is very nice nonetheless!

[gmh1013]

Hartmann pretty nice

[walds11]

I am bringing this thread back up from the dead

I bought the Perry Ellis Slimfold Portfolio wallet based on David's recommendation. I had it for about a year. Not a bad wallet, but it wore down pretty good. I was at the King of Prussia Mall today and stopped into the Tumi store. I picked up the Merdian Multi Window Card Case...

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/multi-w...d-case-100749/

Man, talk about nice quality. Tumi has a two year limited warranty. I considered the Gusseted Card Case with ID looked pretty cool, but I was never crazy about gusseted compartments.

Originally Posted by DSJ

I really like my Perry Ellis Slimfold Portfolio wallet, I have 2, one in black, the other in brown. They're inexpensive and widely available. I see them regularly at Macy's, JC Penny's and Kohl's. I just googled it:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=41487

[Jocke]

Just buy a few Rolex's, then you have no use for a wallet.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by walds11

I am bringing this thread back up from the dead

I bought the Perry Ellis Slimfold Portfolio wallet based on David's recommendation. I had it for about a year. Not a bad wallet, but it wore down pretty good. I was at the King of Prussia Mall today and stopped into the Tumi store. I picked up the Merdian Multi Window Card Case...

http://www.tumi.com/meridian/multi-w...d-case-100749/

Man, talk about nice quality. Tumi has a two year limited warranty. I considered the Gusseted Card Case with ID looked pretty cool, but I was never crazy about gusseted compartments.

Bosca , Hartmann, filson and Ghurka have lifetime if I remember when I was looking for one...as with the pic 3 about I went with Hartmann ...I found it onsale for 68 dollars online.
I like the Ghurka best but 170? for a wallet seemed a little over the top to me.
for 68 bucks. I l

[chenx15]

my wallet is also known as my filing cabinet

[Joey_V]

Louis Vuitton wallet for me... it took me 2 months to find the right one. After a year, it still looks/feels near brand new. And if you have any problem with it, you can take it to any LV boutique and they replace it without even needing your receipt.

Great service.

http://louisvuitton.com/us/flash/ind...=home_entry_us

[DARK_KNIGHT]

http://www.braunbuffel.com/

Have served me well.