Comments on: The Mythical Thin Wallet

By: jim

jim — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:31:00 +0000

That’s pretty clever! Do the rubber bands ever break? I’d be worried about that… and the friction the rubber has in my pocket, but clever all the same!

By: Frugal Babe

Frugal Babe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:05:18 +0000

My husband created a “wallamaphone” a few years ago, and loves it to this day (don’t know what the “ma” in the middle stands for – I think it just sounds good that way). He took two thick rubber bands and wrapped them around his phone. He cut little peep holes in the fronts of the rubber bands, so that the numbers on the keypad show through. Then he put all of his wallet stuff in the rubber bands on the back of his phone. He carries his license, gym card, credit card, business credit card, health and auto insurance cards, and usually $20. That’s it – he only ever needs to grab his phone, and he’s ready to go.

By: Alan Beckley

Alan Beckley — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:26:51 +0000

Regarding slime wallets, I got so sick of thick wallets, I patented a better solution: a truly slim wallet (about 1/2″ thick) that is leather, flexible and comfortable in back pocket and you can see ALL of your cards. It has a design that is characteristically different from anything else on the market.

If you are plagued with a fat wallet, go to my website if you want to know more:

http://www.savvycaddy.com

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:55:14 +0000

I use a ID card case to carry my cards and some cash. They sell them at Urban Outfitters for $15, and it’s the slimmest wallet that holds EVERYTHING (even small tokens) that I’ve ever had.

It’s great. I just snap open the case pull out the card, and pay.

By: AJ Kumar

AJ Kumar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:31:31 +0000

Since I’m a bit of a germa-phob, I had to get rid of my money clip. I’ve worked at the bank and one I’ve learned is that money is dirty! I do have a pretty skinny wallet. From my observations, people have these mondo wallets because of receipts. So like you said in the post, leave em at home!

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:55:33 +0000

2 words: Man Purse

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:59:54 +0000

My wallet goes in my front pocket, and always has. The back pocket is where I put receipts.

Interestingly, I just did a major wallet clean-out this past weekend, discarding or archiving old or infrequently-used items (such as the huge array of business cards I accumulated while planning our wedding, loyalty cards for grocery stores I rarely shop at anymore, credit cards that aren’t even valid anymore, etc).

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:24:14 +0000

For those who feel the need to carry photos with them, another option is to move them out of the meatspace and into your phone / iPod / [insert ubiquitous electronic device here]

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:49:15 +0000

Wallet: A leather business card holder. Keeps my license and a couple credit cards.

Cash is folded into quarters and placed in my front pocket (harder to pick) with the smallest bills on the outside.

Cards such as Costco, library, etc. stay in my car; I grab them when I need them.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:56:34 +0000

I’ve used a thin wallet and money clip for the last few years and I love it. I hate having things in my back pocket, and the thin wallet fits nicely up front. I usually keep 2 credit cards (personal and business), and ATM card, driver’s license, library card and 2 club cards (gas & groceries). I didn’t know about http://www.justoneclubcard.com/ so I will check that out. Fewer items makes me happy.

By: Broke MBA

Broke MBA — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:03:34 +0000

I just recently cleaned out my “overstuffed” wallet as well. I had too many gift cards to count, some had even expired! I experienced the ill effects of the “rapid weight loss” as all of my existing plastic completely fell out last night. @ Craig – Thanks for the info on All-Ett. I’m definitely considering this for my new wallet.

By: Eric N.

Eric N. — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:41:23 +0000

@emailaddressofmines

I’ve only had it for a day but this is my initial impression. If you only carry a few cards and have minimal other items, getting a money clip would probably be best. The All-Etts do become loose if you only have one or two cards and they can slide out towards the middle.

By: Bill M

Bill M — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:09:16 +0000

I am so used to a big wallet that the days I am doing chores in my yard and I don’t have it with me, it seems something is missing from my body. I have tried those clip-ons and I haven’t found a way for them work yet.

By: emailaddressofmines

emailaddressofmines — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:52:39 +0000

Those with the All-Ett wallets, from the pics on the site it seems that each card pocket can fit multiple cards. What if you only have a few cards in the pocket rather than the max 10, will the cards slide out? Just asking because I don’t want to carry extra cards just to prevent cards from sliding around. Thanks in advance.

By: Eric N.

Eric N. — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:43:43 +0000

Again…master of timeliness (it’s almost freaky)…I just ordered the All-Ett “thinnest wallet” last week and got it today. Amazing little thing! I can fit in a dozen cards easily.