I've had the same wallet for the past 9 years. I need something new. Most of you guys probably have the same problem with ahving a TON of junk in your wallet and its so damn big it gets annoying to even carry around.
Have anyone of you found a suitable replacement? Like a money clip or a super thin wallet?
I only need to lug around 1 credit card, ID, maybe 4-5 bills, and 2 other plastic cards.
I haven't carried a wallet in 40yrs.
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 11, 2011, 09:28:19 PM
I haven't carried a wallet in 40yrs.
So you just stare decidedly at vendors until they give you stuff for free?
I might have to try that.
Quote from: El Matador on July 11, 2011, 09:30:25 PM
So you just stare decidedly at vendors until they give you stuff for free?
I might have to try that.
Ha, no I just use my pockets. There conveniently placed. ;)
Quote from: He Man on July 11, 2011, 09:02:19 PM
Have anyone of you found a suitable replacement? Like a money clip or a super thin wallet?
fossil transfer w/ a built-in bottle opener:
http://www.ebags.com/product/fossil/transfer-id-bifold/140478?productid=1363229&sourceID=NXTAG00001&couponid=95202659 (http://www.ebags.com/product/fossil/transfer-id-bifold/140478?productid=1363229&sourceID=NXTAG00001&couponid=95202659)
they have a few diff models/colors of this.
Leslie's bringing back hip bags in Austin. Those are always an option. Actually, I think Krolik wears one.
(http://www.helloooooo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/leslie-austin-6th-street-texas.jpg)
I have one of these. I really like it.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubberrevolution (http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubberrevolution)
you might be interested in this model:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58740439/handmade-recycled-rubber-id-wallet (http://www.etsy.com/listing/58740439/handmade-recycled-rubber-id-wallet)
Quote from: IZ on July 11, 2011, 09:56:18 PM
Leslie's bringing back hip bags in Austin. Those are always an option. Actually, I think Krolik wears one.
(http://www.helloooooo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/leslie-austin-6th-street-texas.jpg)
For the record, that is
NOT me
I love my wallet.
It came with a tank bag.
I clean out all the extraneous bullshit from it frequently.
The universe: hydrogen, carbon, oxygen ..... and Duct tape
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/5f21/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/5f21/)
Quote from: krolik on July 11, 2011, 10:49:16 PM
For the record, that is NOT me
True, it's not.
You only wish your totties were that big!! [cheeky]
+1 on Fossil wallets. High quality that lasts a long time, lots of places to put things and not expensive at all.
I've got a rayskin wallet - they are darn near indestructable, and look cool IMHO.
I gave up on wallets 20+ years ago. Believe it or not I use a medium size binder clip from Office Depot. Works great as a money clip and I can change colors if I want to! [laugh] Drove my ex-wife crazy. I think she bought me two different wallets one year as gifts but I never used them.
I carry a wallet, used to carry a money clip though. I've got a nice engraved clip. The current wallet, that has taken a ton of abuse is a Geoffrey Beane that I found at Wal-Mart. It's you basic single-fold wallet, license sleeve, space for 12 cards and of course a full-length bill area.
JM
Quote from: fastwin on July 12, 2011, 05:57:53 AM
I gave up on wallets 20+ years ago. Believe it or not I use a medium size binder clip from Office Depot. Works great as a money clip and I can change colors if I want to! [laugh] Drove my ex-wife crazy. I think she bought me two different wallets one year as gifts but I never used them.
thats hilarious. i would love a wallet as a gift, but ultimately im trying to get away from mine. I hate carrying it aorund. Ill take a look at the links here later tonight.
Are money clips or ultra slim wallets better for carrying the bare essentials. I feel like if i had a money clip, my ID would fall out if i pull a bill out or something.
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 11, 2011, 09:28:19 PM
I haven't carried a wallet in 40yrs.
you carry a purse now?
[evil]
Quote from: fastwin on July 12, 2011, 05:57:53 AM
I gave up on wallets 20+ years ago. Believe it or not I use a medium size binder clip from Office Depot. Works great as a money clip and I can change colors if I want to! [laugh] Drove my ex-wife crazy. I think she bought me two different wallets one year as gifts but I never used them.
+1!
Mine is from Office Max. Chrome.
Notthing works better.
I carry a cheap Samsonite business card folder that I got at office max for $10
i hate large wallets, and it forces me to economize on what I am carrying around with me.
I've been using Tumi wallets for about 10-12 years.
First leather, but that ends up streatching a little.
In the last 7-8 years I swtiched to the ballistic nylon, no complaints. One of the few non-leather wallets that still looks like a big boys wallet.
get a money clip (or magnetic ones) if you travel light and don't carry alot of plastic.
I got one of these recently and like it alot
http://www.amazon.com/Dopp-Regatta-Front-Getaway-Pocket/dp/B00080M1OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310491937&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Dopp-Regatta-Front-Getaway-Pocket/dp/B00080M1OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310491937&sr=8-1)
i hate carrying a wallet too, but feel it's a necessity to have all the stuff it holds. however, for times when i think i'll be safe economizing my wife got me a gucci card case wallet. i couldn't find the exact one but it's similar to the one in the link below. it's got a middle section where you can put some cash, then a slot on both outer sides for cards. i carry my license, 2 ATM/credit cards, my health insurance card, and some cash. it's super thin and can fit into any pocket without feeling bulky. and i feel it's more secure than having all my stuff in a money clip.
http://www.zappos.com/tumi-monaco-slim-card-case-brown-leather (http://www.zappos.com/tumi-monaco-slim-card-case-brown-leather)
now if only i could find a way to slim down my key chain [roll]
Quote from: Goat_Herder on July 12, 2011, 10:25:39 AM
get a money clip (or magnetic ones) if you travel light and don't carry alot of plastic.
Make sure you only get a magnetic one if you plan on carrying No plastic.
A magnetic money clip can make the strip on the back of your card useless.
Don't ask me how I know this [roll]
I have one very similar to this:
(http://cache.jcpenney.com/storeimages/large/0900631b81b3bf35L.jpg)
the side you can't see has an ID window.
Been using one of these for years, i like the magnetic ones better, and it doesn't harm my credit cards.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=relic+wallet&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=579876809719349171&sa=X&ei=zrgcTvjdOYb30gGSj9W1Bw&ved=0CG0Q8gIwAw (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=relic+wallet&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=579876809719349171&sa=X&ei=zrgcTvjdOYb30gGSj9W1Bw&ved=0CG0Q8gIwAw)
... binder clips. And when I slim the stash down to the basic id, charge card and a few bills I can go with a smaller binder clip. We're talking cheap and efficient here... and colorful!! [laugh]
dude
mighty wallet
http://www.dynomighty.com/products.php?s=mighty%20wallets (http://www.dynomighty.com/products.php?s=mighty%20wallets)
its made out of tyvek, had mine for awhile now and its finally getting grungy.
have this one
(http://www.mightywallets.com/database/003-destinations/101-DY-515/images/1.jpg)
they can also print anything you want on it i think.
super thin. awesome conversation starter with women too.
Quote from: Airborne on July 12, 2011, 05:38:30 PM
super thin. awesome conversation starter with women too.
i usually start with "you like apples?"
j-fold.
Quote from: IZ on July 12, 2011, 02:01:31 AM
True, it's not.
You only wish your totties were that big!! [cheeky]
(http://www.bitvertiser.com/emos/finger/middle-finger-emoticon.gif)
Quote from: Airborne on July 12, 2011, 05:38:30 PM
dude
mighty wallet
http://www.dynomighty.com/products.php?s=mighty%20wallets (http://www.dynomighty.com/products.php?s=mighty%20wallets)
its made out of tyvek, had mine for awhile now and its finally getting grungy.
have this one
(http://www.mightywallets.com/database/003-destinations/101-DY-515/images/1.jpg)
they can also print anything you want on it i think.
super thin. awesome conversation starter with women too.
+1 on the Tyvek wallet. Crazy thin, free, and definitely a good conversation piece.
i used a binder clip yesterday. it worked fuking GREAT.... im sold until i see something i like.
nothing fell out!!! ID card, credit card and 8 bills!
Told ya'! [thumbsup] [beer] [bacon]
the only wallet ever worth getting:
(http://www.bmfwallets.com/images/products/001.png)
http://www.bmfwallets.com/wallets.htm (http://www.bmfwallets.com/wallets.htm)
but if you want super slim and small, try these:
http://www.thejimi.com/ (http://www.thejimi.com/)
http://thejimi.com/jimix/index.php (http://thejimi.com/jimix/index.php)
I had a fossil for almost 15 years and replaced it with another one which I didn't like. It never 'broke in' and was always uncomfortable after about 6 months. My wife asked what I wanted for christmas last year and I asked for one of these.
http://www.leathergoodsconnection.com/wallets.html (http://www.leathergoodsconnection.com/wallets.html)
I got the small size ponderosa and only use the chain when I'm on my bike or at the street fair or something.
They have smaller/slimmer ones than the ponderosa, but it broke in after a couple days compared to my last fossil which is now gathering dust in my closet. A little pricey but made in america sold me on it.
George and I carry this:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/george-costanza-wallet.jpg)
[laugh] That was a great Seinfeld!
Rubber band works for me when traveling light.
my tool of choice in the matter
http://www.crkt.com/KISSK (http://www.crkt.com/KISSK)
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/umH_5te88CcEElxRgNiOpzVhSh8eRU5FWyMJq1EysjCVO5IaObFkcXESxh2LdnSVnu_DHIGvm11Lw8QdWV0Kwz6xOBhBhlHM0FeXNrgZoYh5LaaeERay3RZRRWfolrj6WChPANq61QQ_un05tyDzvIYVwsMCods)
we have these at work.
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Colombo-Super-Slim-Card-Holder/4080722/product.html (http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Colombo-Super-Slim-Card-Holder/4080722/product.html)
$20 bucks at Overstock - absolutely love it.