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Going to try and hijack this thread a little bit.

I'm looking for a wallet to go travelling in south east asia with, so i'm looking for something secure and discreet. Potentially with a chain that can be attached to my trousers. Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[grumble]

Sorry, but anyone who has a normal paying job, at least in Germany, can afford a 350€ wallet if they want...

Im not rich btw, have a 360€ wallet and dont think what you are saying is how I think....

Median income in Germany, using purchasing power parity, in 2013, is 25k USD equivalent a year. A 360 Euro wallet would be extremely irresponsible for the median German worker.

Aside from the total lack of functional or visual improvement between that price point and price points well below it, making it a virtually total waste of money (aside from status signaling), it's money that, given median incomes, is urgently needed elsewhere.

 

[B_Spooky13]

$350 for a wallet? God damn.

Mine is actually a hand me down and was originally 20$

 

[Prez]

Median income in Germany, using purchasing power parity, in 2013, is 25k USD equivalent a year. A 360 Euro wallet would be extremely irresponsible for the median German worker.

Aside from the total lack of functional or visual improvement between that price point and price points well below it, making it a virtually total waste of money (aside from status signaling), it's money that, given median incomes, is urgently needed elsewhere.

There's really no need to judge. I earn less than that and I see most people with a similar wage spend their money like this:

- €500+ on a TV every 5 years + €300 a year on subscription (don't have a TV).
- €800+ laptop every 5 years (been using the same one for 8 years and my next one will be a €300 Chromebook).
- €500 smartphone every 2 years (I buy a €150 smartphone every 2 years).
- €25-50 a week going out in the weekend (I rarely go out to bars and only drink tea). That's €1250-2500 a year.
- Plenty of smokers out there = €1000-2000 a year.
- A €5000+ used car every 8-10 years (paid €1000 for mine)
- Go to a restaurant every month = €500+ a year (I go twice a year)

That's not to mention a lot of people on GAF who spend thousands on videogames, toys and movies.

Now I wouldn't spend more than €50 on a wallet but I do spend close to €300 a year on perfume and €400 a year on skincare.

I can see why someone would want to splurge on something, especially if you're not used to buying yourself something nice.

 

[DonMigs85]

Good grief, a wallet that costs as much as a decent video card

 

[Escape Goat]

If you're spending more than 30 you're doing life wrong.

 

[Jeffrey]

Don't get how folks live with minimal wallets. I've always used the giant ones.

I got like 4 credit cards, assorted gift cards, insurance cards, debit card for atm withdrawal, driver license, coin pouch for change for vending machine at work.

 

[Desi]

why do ya'll keep adding shit to my list


whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

fuck

Did you have time to look at the ones I posted? There site has a few different color options too.

 

[King Gilga]

If you're spending more than 30 you're doing life wrong.

If spending more than 30 on wallet is that big of a deal for you you're doing life wrong.

 

[Uno Venova]

On neogaf you're not allowed to spend money on anything other than graphics cards without being made fun of.

WHEW

 

[ZackieChan]

If you're spending more than 30 you're doing life wrong.

If someone spending $350 on something they love baffles you, I'd argue that you're doing life wrong...

Good grief, a wallet that costs as much as a decent video card

I know it's hard to imagine, but some people get more out of a nice wallet/nice clothes than a video card.

 

[LyleLanley]

Assuming I had to pick one or the other I would much rather have the nice wallet than a video card.

 

[MoodyFog]

Zampa di gallina:

http://www.zampadigallina.com/wallets.htm

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

We have multiple OTs for plastic Nintendo figures that cost $15 a pop and people have camped out for hours on.

Not saying a $350 Wallet isn't ridiculous. But GAF is filled with different suggestions on how to spend your money.

Hope none of you ever enter them Sneakers thread, Fashion thread, Automotive thread, action figure thread , camera equipment thread, the new iPhone thread, or hell, even the PC Building Thread.

*shrug*

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

Median income in Germany, using purchasing power parity, in 2013, is 25k USD equivalent a year. A 360 Euro wallet would be extremely irresponsible for the median German worker.

Aside from the total lack of functional or visual improvement between that price point and price points well below it, making it a virtually total waste of money (aside from status signaling), it's money that, given median incomes, is urgently needed elsewhere.

Wut? You serious about this?!

 

[DonMigs85]

Assuming I had to pick one or the other I would much rather have the nice wallet than a video card.

A wallet can't give you 60FPS with nice AA

 

[Prez]

A wallet can't give you 60FPS with nice AA

I don't need 60fps and nice AA for Youtube videos.

 

[LyleLanley]

A wallet can't give you 60FPS with nice AA

Yeah but a wallet won't make me a gigantic nerd.

 

[otapnam]

Good grief, a wallet that costs as much as a decent video card

Or spreading 3 butt cheeks

 

[DonMigs85]

Yeah but a wallet won't make me a gigantic nerd.

Except this one

 

[acheron_xl]

Thanks OP. I like being reminded from time to time that there are tons of gaffers that make exponentially more than what I do.

 

[gamz]

This is mine and I love it.


https://www.tightstore.com/collections/all-products

 

[LyleLanley]

Thanks OP. I like being reminded from time to time that there are gaffers that make 100x what I do.

You think he makes 100x more than you do because he can afford a $350 wallet? Is that really so much money?

 

[Stinkles]

I like a double sided, non-folding one with a license window. I don't need RF blocking because I have two RF entry cards I don't want to have to take out. I am using a free one I got from work that I customized (by ripping off a metal badge so it didn't need to come out of pants while going through airport security).


This one, in fact.

https://www.terapeak.com/worth/halo...ge-front-pocket-card-wallet-nwt/291642730781/


It has been perfect.

.

I don't like folding wallets and when I travel I like to get as few cards as possible. So from home/work content:

2 Keycards for work and inlaws
Amex Corporate
Visa
Visa ATM
Two paper insurance cards (one for each wife/personal car)
License
Health insurance card
Health insurance ATM/visa card for some out of pocket


I can get to:

Visa
Amex
License
Global Entry card


I also enjoy briefly not having car keys. I hate "stuff" in my pockets.

 

[Big Nikus]

Thanks OP. I like being reminded from time to time that there are tons of gaffers that make exponentially more than what I do.

Yeah that's nice.
350$ wtf... If only I could put that much money in my wallet once in my life.

 

[erpg]

https://www.popovleather.ca

Hand made. Nice guy. I've bought leather watch straps from him and they're quite nice.

 

[TheExodu5]

Omega 2 wallet:

https://www.myfireti.com

 

[acheron_xl]

You think he makes 100x more than you do because he can afford a $350 wallet? Is that really so much money?

If someone is spending $350 on a wallet, what are they spending on other things?

 

[LyleLanley]

If someone is spending $350 on a wallet, what are they spending on other things?

I don't think that's a good metric to judge someones entire budget on. A good wallet can last you an extremely long time so $350 over the long run isn't that big of a deal.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

I don't think that's a good metric to judge someones entire budget on. A good wallet can last you an extremely long time so $350 over the long run isn't that big of a deal.

Says the guy that scams cities out of their money. Did you get into the high end wallet game now?

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Median income in Germany, using purchasing power parity, in 2013, is 25k USD equivalent a year. A 360 Euro wallet would be extremely irresponsible for the median German worker.

Aside from the total lack of functional or visual improvement between that price point and price points well below it, making it a virtually total waste of money (aside from status signaling), it's money that, given median incomes, is urgently needed elsewhere.

And people easily spend 25€ each week for smokes.

Or beer.

Or games.

Or Yeezys.

Or something else they like.

You can just check out GAF and see people like Yeezy shoes by adidas e.g. that cost 250€ or more and I would argue can use them less than 1 year.

If someone is spending $350 on a wallet, what are they spending on other things?

Maybe less?

 

[acheron_xl]

I don't think that's a good metric to judge someones entire budget on. A good wallet can last you an extremely long time so $350 over the long run isn't that big of a deal.

A cheap wallet can last too. I've been carrying the same $10 wallet for 30 years.

 

[LyleLanley]

A cheap wallet can last too. I've been carrying the same $10 wallet for 30 years.

I'm not saying cheap wallets are bad but your wallet seems like the perfect example of why it's not crazy to spend a bunch of money on a wallet.

 

[ronco2000]

Thanks OP. I like being reminded from time to time that there are tons of gaffers that make exponentially more than what I do.

Or makes the around the same, but wrong priorities when it comes to money.

 

[Snowybreak]

A cheap wallet can last too. I've been carrying the same $10 wallet for 30 years.

I'm hoping mine lasts that long. Got a $20 Buxton about six years back as a birthday gift and so far I've yet to see any wear or tear on it.

 

[SgtCobra]

So some people itt are really judging and even shaming OP for wanting to buy a $350 (designer) wallet? It still is his money, if he wants to spend that much on one then let him do it, everyone has different standards and different things that give them gratification.

 

[Akuun]

I've found the Slimfold stuff pretty good in the size/affordability department. I got the original Tyvek one, which is incredibly thin and more or less indestructible, but it does look very worn after a few years of use.

Maybe the soft shell one (which was more expensive) would stand up better to wear and tear. It's $40 instead of $20.

I'd pay $350 if it was made from the hide of an Eevee.

Can I just pay $350 to get a pet Eevee?

 

[Von Krukru]

On neogaf you're not allowed to spend money on anything other than graphics cards without being made fun of.

Word! I hate how 70% of replies on this thread are some condescending posts. Let the man spend his hard earned cash. I'm here to look at cool wallet.

 

[hurricanes]

Your £1900 TV does about the same job as the £300 one, too. And that doesn't last 10 years.
Everyone spend on one luxury or another.
Also GAF really is a dumpster fire for discussing fashion.
To OP: I really like the monster card holder. But if you want to hold hundreds of dollar of cash it is not the right one. Plus, the Fendi monster line really is a bit overpriced.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Also GAF really is a dumpster fire for discussing fashion.

Unless its sport shoes like new Air Jordans or Yeezy. Then its okay to spend 200-300€ on shoes!

 

[Anticol]

$350? wow, now I am really curious in hearing OP's budget for other not important stuff.

 

[Mark Andrew]

I don’t get the budget criticism at all, as long as it’s within your means. Wallets are a great item to “cry once, buy once”.

Granted, my favorite wallet costs significantly less.

 

[ILoveMcChickens]

I currently use, and have for the last few years, a shell cordovan wallet from Ashland Leather. I love the material and it's held up amazingly well. Comes in under budget as well at $200.

https://ashlandleather.com/collections/wallets/products/johnny-the-fox-shell-cordovan-bifold-wallet

 

[stan423321]

My wallet is falling apart, but boy, this is not my budget - how am I supposed to buy games otherwise? I jumped in regardless, then realized that even OP's usage priorities don't match mine. Oh well.

Anyone knows if you can print narrow card slots on a school grade 3D printer? I really don't like leather.

 

[ILoveMcChickens]

My wallet is falling apart, but boy, this is not my budget - how am I supposed to buy games otherwise? I jumped in regardless, then realized that even OP's usage priorities don't match mine. Oh well.

Anyone knows if you can print narrow card slots on a school grade 3D printer? I really don't like leather.

I imagine that'd fall apart pretty quickly. If you don't like leather, there are other good options like nylon that I'd recommend looking into.

 

[rackham]

I have a $20 Timberland wallet that puts those to shame OP. Use your money and brain wisely

 

[hanspampel]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BF9XFZW/

i like their Wallets
very good in the up to $50 range

not sure if $300+ is worth it for you
not my range for a wallet.
i would spend that money rather on good shoes
custom fit shirts or whatever

I know this is more then OP wanted to spend but I have had this wallet for 5 years and it still looks brand new.

http://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/multiple-wallet-damier-graphite-000614

looks good

 

[Timeaisis]

There's something cosmically ironic about spending $350 on a wallet.

 

[bionic77]

For $300+ just go to Neiman Marcus and get a nice Gucci or Burberry wallet.

Might be a few bucks more but should be in that range.

 

[HiResDes]

Just copped a five hundred dollar Burberry to hold these crisp Washingtons