r/BuyItForLife • u/TheFoxyBox • May 10 '14
BIFL Wallet Compilation
Wallets
Please note that this is just a stepping off point and that you should always research your purchase before hand.
These wallets / companies have been recommended at least twice on this subreddit. This list was compiled from the threads listed below.
All prices were taken May 5th, 2014. The ranges include the highest and lowest priced wallet I could find.
BIFL:
| Wallet/Brand | Price |
|---|---|
| Phil's Wallets | $15.00 |
| all-ett Wallets | $20.00 to $80.00 //Prone to Fraying |
| Flowfold Wallets | $24.00 to $30.00 |
| Timbuk2 | $25.00 |
| Big Skinny Wallet | $27.00 |
| Saddleback Wallets | $30.00 to $70.00 |
| Koyono Slimmy Wallets | $34.00 to $40.00 |
| Tanner Wallets | $50.00 to $150.00 |
| Filson Leather Wallets | $52.00 to $160.00 |
| Dosh Wallets | $55.00 to $75.00 |
| bellroy Wallets | $60.00 to $140.00 |
| Jaw Leather Goods Wallets | $65.00 to $75.00 |
| Hobo Wallets | $90.00 to $140.00 |
| Elvis&Kresse Wallet | £75.00 ($103.00) |
| Handgraft Wallet | $125.00 |
| Tiffany Classic Money Clip | $175.00 //Prone to Scratching |
| Ettinger Wallets | $240.00 and Up |
Not BIFL:
| Wallet/Brand | Price |
|---|---|
| Dynomighty Tyvek Mighty Wallet | $15.00 to $25.00 //Does do custom designs (images) and lasts about 1 - 4 years. |
Threads:
Traditional Bi-fold Leather Wallet
Leather Bi-fold Wallet for Large Bills
Saddleback Wallet Owners Q & A
Looking for the PERFECT Wallet
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u/TLGJames May 10 '14
I don't consider big skinny wallets to be bifl. The credit card sleeves seem to stretch out.
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u/lac29 May 10 '14
Yeah I don't get this either. A lot of people put a lot of stuff in their leather wallets and it stretches. Eventually from wear and tear and stretching, it's going to go bad. I've found that a $30 leather wallet will last me about 5 years before something is off and I need to replace it.
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u/TheFoxyBox May 11 '14
I put it in there because It was recommended at least twice in the threads I checked (Specifically the threads where someone requested a thin wallet).
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u/ssmy May 11 '14
I'm happy with mine going on three years. No stretching I've seen. Actually looks like new still. Not sure how it'll hold up for life, but it would seem 5-10 years would be a reasonable minimum life.
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u/sqvox May 10 '14
Are all these made for American money? Because those wallets usually don't do well with my currency (SEK), the swedish bills are too tall. They range from 67 mm - 82 mm in height which make them stand out of the wallet. Does anyone know?
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u/pfig88 May 10 '14
bellroy makes many wallets for european (taller) bills. I have a note sleeve and a travel wallet, both models support european bills.
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May 11 '14
Swede here. I have the "BAD ASS MOTHERFUCKER" wallet from pulp fiction bought from teknikmagasinet. Swedish bills generally fit perfectly. Cost is 150 SEK and it's showing minimal wear and tear after three years.
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u/chalks777 May 10 '14
I have a dosh wallet. I've had it for a few years now. Still functions just fine, but I wish I had washed it every time it got slightly dirty. Once the stains set in, there is no way in hell it's coming off.
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May 10 '14
Tanner goods makes excellent quality wallets. I've had mine for a year and it aged beautifully and doesn't look worn at all.
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u/yanowitz May 10 '14
All ett are definitely not bifl. Threads regularly start to fray and fall out after a while. Nice thin wallets, but they typically last a year at most. Ymmv.
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u/jerryvo May 11 '14
I have mine 8 years, just a couple of threads - but in essence still going strong. I'm 62 years old and as far as I am concerned it is the best I've ever had.
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May 11 '14
+1 for the Zippo Wallet. This thing is tough, RFID resistant, and is a sort of a conversation starter. Not that bringing attention to your wallet is a good thing.
Doesn't feel any different in your pocket than any other wallet.
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u/kelhamisland May 11 '14
I've recently received an Obstructures wallet that I am happy with. Yet to see how the O rings hold up (the wallet does ship with spares) but so far so good.
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u/obsidianjeff May 11 '14
I love my epicstoke wallet ($72). Its made of recycled billboard vinyl, had mine for almost a year, no complaints, love it. they have less expensive options made out of the same materials too, they're just a little smaller.
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u/elislider May 11 '14
Thank you for compiling this. Phil's wallets look very enticing.
I've had a Saddleback medium bifold for about a year. Their customer support is amazing and I have no doubts this wallet will outlive my lifetime. However, its so fucking thick and burly I often find myself being annoyed with it. I can't practically have it in my rear pocket unless I am actually standing/walking, which occupies a very small portion of my waking hours... Having said that, it's pretty satisfying to slam it down on the table.
Time to try out Phil's?
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u/akurei77 May 11 '14
One thing to be wary about regarding "slim" wallets with oversized card pockets like this allett or this flowfold: My experience with the allett was that cards could simply fall out. It wasn't as much of a problem if I kept it stuffed full, but I decided to stop using it after I eventually held it wrong and dumped half the contents of my wallet on the ground. A different material could make some impact, so maybe the flowfold doesn't suffer the same problem.
(Also, the allett's nylon made an annoying crinkling sound every time I opened it, which may or may not be important to you.)
Anyways, thanks for the compilation. I've been searching this sub for wallet suggests but I did manage to miss quite a few of those. Maybe I'll find something more affordable than the bellroy I had my eye on.
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u/Gravedigger3 May 22 '14
I'd love to see someone review this guy's handmade wallets:
http://www.leathergoodsconnection.com/mensbifold.html
I dig the photo's of this guys work and have seen his belts and wallets recommended places outside of this sub, but I'd be curious to hear a BIFLers opinion.
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u/TheFoxyBox May 11 '14
The most common recommendation was Saddleback by a long-shot. I saw it get recommended on pretty much every thread.