Wallets - Paul Smith in particular

[Steamer]

Haven't got a clue which subsection this should go in.

I've been a bit of Paul Smith fan for a while - Notts. lad done good and all that...

Anyway I promised myself one of his wallets when my current cash receptacle expires, being a bit too busy to call into town at the moment I did a quick search on the net and found this particular site:

http://www.paulsmithoutlet.net/

Is it legit? The prices seem a little too good to be believed. Especially the wallets. I'm guessing it might just be old season clearance, but I'm not too fussed about that, I know the wallet design I want.

Anybody used it before?

ETA: Its the fact the email address is a g-mail account and the lack of a phone number set the alarm bells ringing a bit.

Edited by Steamer on Friday 21st August 10:28

[bigTee]

They do look very very cheap. Even without the discount!!

I have a naked lady wallet and i'm sure it was over £100.

[randlemarcus]

Domain registered in China

Might be a good indicator as to authenticity...

[shirt]

very fishy at those prices. if you want a genuine one cheap, go to a paul smith outlet store.

i also have a naked lady wallet. very nice but its used daily so the white painted panel has blackened/got dirty. have you ever cleaned yours bigtee as i don't quite know what to use.

[ben d]

I've got the wallet with the mini in and the RRP wasn't £40. £100 from memory.

Steer clear.

[sammyboy]

Looks really good, let me know how you get on, I might buy a pair of shoes and shirt.

[Steamer]

ben d said:

I've got the wallet with the mini in and the RRP wasn't £40. £100 from memory.

Steer clear.

Thats what I expected to pay, ebay has a few that go for £40 - but I'm guessing those are just ones off that particular site and being resold.

Too good to be true then.

[bigTee]

shirt said:

very fishy at those prices. if you want a genuine one cheap, go to a paul smith outlet store.

i also have a naked lady wallet. very nice but its used daily so the white painted panel has blackened/got dirty. have you ever cleaned yours bigtee as i don't quite know what to use.

I just give mine a wipe down with hot water every now and then.

[Ray Singh]

Paul Smith Outlet in Bicester outlet village.

HTH

[C8PPO]

I have the Mini one and again, sure it's a 3-fig cost. You can find them on eBay and *some* are genuine but not all.

Why not drop the main PS website a line and ask whether they recognise this site?

[Superhoop1904]

I bought the coloured barcode wallet from Port Solents outlet shop last year it was £115 IIRC, lasted well.

Normally if things seem to good to be true they are. Beware

[Lefty Guns]

Pfffft.

Real men use money clips or, when a clip isn't big enough, carry a roll of cash in their pocket.

Watch Donnie Brasco and see what Lefty says.

Edited by Lefty Guns on Friday 21st August 10:46

[TurboMills]

Don't buy one with a purple lining. Looks great in the shop but turns browny black over time which looks awful.

[funkyol]

I've got a leather Mont Blanc wallet which was a gift. It was pricey but looks as good 2 years on as the day I got it, really good quality leather and stitching!

[KingRichard]

Lefty Guns said:

Pfffft.

Real men use money clips or, when a clip isn't big enough, carry a roll of cash in their pocket.

Watch Donnie Brasco and see what Lefty says.

Edited by Lefty Guns on Friday 21st August 10:46

Wise guys keep their cash in a roll.

[Lefty Guns]

"And get a pait of pants, this aint a fkin rodeo."

[KingRichard]

Lefty Guns said:

"And get a pair of pants, this aint a fkin rodeo."

[Dan_1981]

Lefty Guns said:

"And get a pait of pants, this aint a fkin rodeo."

"Forget about it"

[Mattygooner]

PS wallets, are 3 figures i am afraid, judging by the Ebay like photos i would suggest that the authenticity is extremely questionable.

In other words, they are probably fake...or they are retuned due to faults.

[robinhood21]

shirt said:

have you ever cleaned yours bigtee as i don't quite know what to use.

I always use Saddle Soap.