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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #25 on: August 24, 2012, 08:37:20 PM »
Quote from: BobR on August 24, 2012, 06:26:00 PM
I bought a nice leather wallet from Wilson's when they had their holiday store open, about 10 years ago. It has been washed once, and is still great looking, hardly any wear on it. Like birdman said, sometimes you do get what you pay for, or not pay for, what ever the case may be.

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Basically, if it's a real leather place, it will likely have the build quality required. 
If the place will back it up with a lifetime fix or replace warrantee, it's worth it.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #26 on: August 24, 2012, 09:09:03 PM »
I owned a stingray wallet for nearly 10 years before retiring it because the nylon inner lining was starting to shred.  I currently rock an All-Ett bi-fold.  It's ok, but the bill pocket is too shallow.  You really have to work the cash into it so the bills don't stick out.  Kind of annoying, but it is a nice, flat wallet.

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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #27 on: August 24, 2012, 09:42:52 PM »
i've had one of these for a couple of years now.   

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bifold-Genuine-Leather-Trucker-Wallet-with-Chain-/160848413154?pt=Wallet&hash=item25735001e2

very solid, simple and secure.  i carry mine in the front pocket without the chain.

i've seen them with skulls if you like  =D
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #28 on: August 24, 2012, 09:59:09 PM »
I've used a Saddleback wallet for 3-4 years now, with no problems. They make good stuff.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #29 on: August 25, 2012, 12:31:43 AM »
I've got a leather wallet I keep in the car that has various club/discount/library/ etc. cards.

Every year, when I get my hunting license, Gander Mountain gives me a plastic orange license wallet.  I put my DL, FOID Card, VA Non-Res LTC, Debit card and credit card in one side, my hunting license on the other.

Much easier on my back.

Most stores that have some kind of "preferred customer card"  will use you phone# as a reference point. I simply give them my phone# at Ace Hardware, Petsmart, Binny's, etc. to get my "member" discount.  Then I don't have to carry their stupid cards.  ;)
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #30 on: August 25, 2012, 02:01:24 AM »
My black leather JC Penney wallet has held up over nearly 10 years. I don't keep much in it, though. 8 cards (Daily, emergency, seasonal deal (Discover), ATM, DL, Insurancex3). Nothing else.
No longer need my "little black book". ;/

Cash/coins go in right front pocket of whatever pants I am wearing.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #31 on: August 25, 2012, 08:47:34 AM »
I keep 3 credit cards, drivers license, AAA Gold card, CCW card, Medicare and BCBS card, swmbo's sizes and my meds on the flip side of a piece of paper that I sealed in plastic.  That's it.  Actually that's all one needs.  Keep the rest of any possibly needed stuff in a hidey hole in the vehicle to be used if needed.  

I carry the stuff in a custom made calfskin card carry type wallet that has two compartments on either side.  Very thin.  I pick up a new one every couple of years from my leather guy, M.W. Barnes; mike@mwbarnes.com,  and give the old ones to grandkids.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #32 on: August 25, 2012, 04:03:06 PM »
The Saddleback Leather wallets look really nice but they don't make a trifold.  =(

I carry my wallet in a front packet, so thickness isn't really an issue. I don't like the width of bifolds in a front pocket.

Maybe I should try carrying two of their credit card wallets.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #33 on: August 25, 2012, 11:25:19 PM »
Quote from: grislyatoms on August 25, 2012, 02:01:24 AM
No longer need my "little black book". ;/

It's 2012 - this is the little black book guys use these days.

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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #34 on: August 25, 2012, 11:51:42 PM »
Quote from: fistful on August 25, 2012, 11:25:19 PM
It's 2012 - this is the little black book guys use these days.



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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #35 on: August 26, 2012, 10:42:36 AM »
Can't believe I have to be the first to suggest this.

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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #36 on: August 26, 2012, 10:55:07 AM »
Quote from: MrsSmith on August 26, 2012, 10:42:36 AM
Can't believe I have to be the first to suggest this.



I can't believe you're suggesting it......bacon is for eating, not currency stabilization....
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #37 on: August 26, 2012, 10:57:11 AM »
Quote from: cosine on August 24, 2012, 09:41:44 AM
Sounds pricey though. I'm hoping to find something of reasonable quality for $40-$50.

real gator is expensive, ostrich is next. Shark and Stingray will be in your price range. Search on ebay, make sure to read the discription you are getting stingray or shark and not printed cowhide.
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #38 on: August 26, 2012, 10:58:54 AM »
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Re: I need a new wallet
« Reply #39 on: August 27, 2012, 09:50:54 AM »
I got halfway to work and realized I forgot my wallet.  Got back home and it wasn't where I thought it was.  Open the dryer door and a couple of $1 bills and several little wads of paper fell out.  Found my wallet still wet. 

Luckily I had a cheap spare gun show wallet on standby.  Have a few cards drying on my desk.
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