New wallet needed

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BrabusMog

20,145 posts

186 months

Tuesday 10th February 2015
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nagsheadwarrior said:
I'm with Condi, everything in one loseable place is no good for me so have never owned a wallet.
Yup, I just fold my notes around my Oyster card, debit card and the credit card I usually use. I keep my driving license in my car, so I don't need to have any other cards on me. Phone goes In the pocket with cards/folding money and change goes in the other pocket.

BrabusMog

20,145 posts

186 months

Tuesday 10th February 2015
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nagsheadwarrior said:
I'm with Condi, everything in one loseable place is no good for me so have never owned a wallet.
Yup, I just fold my notes around my Oyster card, debit card and the credit card I usually use. I keep my driving license in my car, so I don't need to have any other cards on me. Phone goes In the pocket with cards/folding money and change goes in the other pocket.

Squishey

568 posts

128 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Here you go

I have been using one (with a different lady) for the last 4 years or so and it's still in great condition, the transfer has not worn at all.

Jakarta

566 posts

142 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Braun Buffel lasted me 3 years and was in tatters by the end of it.
Montblanc Meisterstuck 6 is new and feels just right, although not as soft as I would normally like.

Doesn't help that the biggest bank note size here is the equivalent of £5 so when out acquiring coke and hookers the wedge can be pretty big.

toohuge

3,434 posts

216 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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I've not been too impressed with Paul Smith wallets in the past...

My aspinal wallet held up well for a number of years...

I now have a LV wallet and it's the best wallet that I have ever had. It's beautifully made and their customer service is brilliant.

Pints

18,444 posts

194 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Jamster123 said:
£100s don't fit.
Eh? Come again.

ecsrobin

17,117 posts

165 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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I've been in the same boat I've been hunting for a good wallet the last few months but not seen anything that took my fancy. Then I found ettinger and think I have found the wallet I'm after. Although I'm very tempted to go the minimal route with a Ettinger credit card case. However my question is what do people do when they end up with a bit of loose change? Chuck it in a pocket, coin bag or even a coin purse?

NicD

3,281 posts

257 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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toohuge said:
I now have a LV wallet and it's the best wallet that I have ever had. It's beautifully made and their customer service is brilliant.
exactly!
I have been amazed that LV wasn't the first mentioned, but I have just looked up Ettinger (had not come across them) and they do look nice.

Edited by NicD on Wednesday 11th February 06:31

grumbledoak

31,532 posts

233 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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ecsrobin said:
However my question is what do people do when they end up with a bit of loose change? Chuck it in a pocket, coin bag or even a coin purse?
I hate coins in pockets, especially suit pockets. clink, clink, clink. Grrr. I had a coin purse for a while; very practical but you do get some odd looks.

I just throw away the metal stuff now, obviously. biggrin

Oh, and Aspinal.

ecsrobin

17,117 posts

165 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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I hate coins in pockets not only the noise but when I sit down they all fall out in the car. its very grandfatherish having a coin purse maybe a coin bag....

Nezquick

1,461 posts

126 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Matttracker said:
Paul smith always has lovely wallets
This - I've had mine for many many years and it's now just wearing in.

thismonkeyhere

10,343 posts

231 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Dunhill.

Mine is 6 years old now, daily use and abuse, still looks new. Fantastic quality leather.

RobinBanks

17,540 posts

179 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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toohuge said:
I've not been too impressed with Paul Smith wallets in the past...

My aspinal wallet held up well for a number of years...

I now have a LV wallet and it's the best wallet that I have ever had. It's beautifully made and their customer service is brilliant.
I had one and it was good. Then it was stolen.

My current one was £7 and several years old and looks fine!

Composite Guru

2,207 posts

203 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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My missus bought me a really nice Starhide one for xmas. The leather is really soft and the wallet is well made too. Has loads of card storage too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/STARHIDE-ITALIAN-LUXURY-LE...

BorkFactor

7,265 posts

158 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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I have had my Aspinal one for a good few years now, still looks good and I am very happy with it.

They do one with and without coin pouches. Why you wouldn't want one with a coin pouch is beyond me wink

krisdelta

4,566 posts

201 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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I've got a Louis Vuitton wallet, very discreet in black leather - no markings on the outside of the brand, it's been used daily for 6 years and has barely any signs of use. I'm not one for labels, but this has proved well worth it, IMHO etc.

Chaffs

231 posts

187 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Bottega Veneta do some lovely woven ones - mines circa 5 years old and looks as good as new - though I would say they aren't the cheapest. I believe they have now opened at Bicester Village. I'd also second LV, have a card holder for work pass and season ticket, which is great.

aka_kerrly

12,418 posts

210 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Pints said:
Jamster123 said:
£100s don't fit.
Eh? Come again.
Possibly a Scot as RBS issue £100 notes.

Had as Aspinal after first seeing them mentioned on here, sadly it didn't last long as the stitching tore. Now replaced with a bog standard Debenhams plain black leather item that does a fine job.

Zodiac M

135 posts

130 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Quality Italian crafted soft leather..

http://www.kafka.co.uk/browse/Mens/b-IlBussetto-47...

alock

4,227 posts

211 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Zingari said:
Sometimes fashion branded ones are not the longest lasting and before long look like an octogenarian's ball sac.

Bought a dark brown leather "Made in England" wallet 30yrs ago from Altrincham Market for less than a fiver and its still going strong. Bit rough around the edges but has a patina that can't be replaced. And yes it does get used - every day. As a modern match Ettinger probably comes closest in terms of quality

4yrs ago my wife bought me a Paul Smith 'nude lady' wallet. It's still in the box on my desk!
This is my opinion. About 15 years ago my wife bought me a plain black 'Italian Leather' wallet from M&S for about £10.

It has spent every day since then in my front right-hand trouser pocket with a bunch of keys and some coins. It does not lead an easy life and yet it now just looks 'aged'. The corners are slightly rounded but every stitch is still in place and the lining is still where it should be.

I'm shocked at the people here who seem impressed by a £100+ wallet lasting a couple of years.