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  • #1
    Skittles6547
    Rookie
    • Sep 2010
    • 151

    Wallet Help


    I've been having a problem of bend/breaking cards in my wallet for two years now. I've always carried a leather wallet and decided to switch to a new wallet. I ordered a Flipside 2X wallet and it will be coming soon.

    My real question is all my cards are just nasty and crappy so what could I clean them with that would damage or break them. Any help can be used.

    FYI: If your having a problem of bending cards then turn them around backwards in your wallet. The numbers go towards the cash and it seems to help out quite a bit.
  • #2
    mgoblue
    Go Wings!
    • Jul 2002
    • 25477

    Re: Wallet Help


    Re: Wallet Help

    I'd think a lightly damp rag would clean them off pretty well.

    Side note, but I've always had a problem of having a lot of cards and it ends up making the wallet fall apart pretty quick (for leather wallets).

    I got a Coach wallet on sale (but still more than I'd normally spend on a wallet) but that thing is built to last. I'm not noticing any wear whatsoever...it's crazy.

    I want to see how this thing ages more than 6 months, but I'm seriously impressed and will always avoid the cheapo wallets I'd gotten in the past.
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    • #3
      Skittles6547
      Rookie
      • Sep 2010
      • 151

      Re: Wallet Help


      Re: Wallet Help

      I have had two coach wallets. I'm currently carrying one and turned all my cards backwards and it seems to take not such a great toll on tearing up cards.

      I've had this coach wallet for two years and the other one for three years and they held up like a safe

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      • #4
        ImTellinTim
        YNWA
        • Sep 2006
        • 33028

        Re: Wallet Help


        Re: Wallet Help

        I've found that only carrying my "must-have" cards in my wallet helps. The rest I have in my desk drawer at home and only take them with me if I need them. Also, a lot of the store rewards cards and some store-specific credit cards don't even require you to have them at the point of purchase. They will look up your account using your SSN or phone number.

        Regarding wallet wear. I've had a relatively cheap leather one I got at Kohl's about 3-4 years ago, and it shows no signs of failing any time soon.
        Last edited by ImTellinTim; 11-27-2012, 03:42 PM.

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        • #5
          mgoblue
          Go Wings!
          • Jul 2002
          • 25477

          Re: Wallet Help


          Re: Wallet Help

          Originally posted by Skittles6547
          I have had two coach wallets. I'm currently carrying one and turned all my cards backwards and it seems to take not such a great toll on tearing up cards.

          I've had this coach wallet for two years and the other one for three years and they held up like a safe
          My fiancee had to talk me into it, thought it was a waste, but I'm impressed...I put my wallets through so much abuse and it's taking it.
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          • #6
            nemesis04
            RIP Ty My Buddy
            • Feb 2004
            • 13530

            Re: Wallet Help


            Re: Wallet Help

            I have given up trying to save my cards in my wallet. No matter what I do they get wrecked. Now I just replace them once a year with a fresh one.
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            • #7
              shugknight
              MVP
              • Oct 2004
              • 4585

              Re: Wallet Help


              Re: Wallet Help

              I would always clean mine with alcohol and a paper towel.

              It would normally get rid of all that black gunk surrounding the card. But like all of you guys, after a few weeks, the gunk is back..

              I have noticed that if you put your cards in the sleeve's and not the actual pockets that the cards are for, there is a little bit less gunk.

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              • #8
                JODYE
                JB4MVP
                • May 2012
                • 4833

                Re: Wallet Help


                Re: Wallet Help

                OP, does your Wallet happen to look like this?

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                • #9
                  shugknight
                  MVP
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 4585

                  Re: Wallet Help


                  Re: Wallet Help

                  Originally posted by 13
                  OP, does your Wallet happen to look like this?

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                  • #10
                    ScoobySnax
                    #faceuary2014
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 7624

                    Re: Wallet Help


                    I'm a minimalist to the extreme. I only carry four cards: my DL, 2 credit cards and my insurance cards. I carry a card
                    sleeve with the magnetic flap for cash. Works great for me.


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                    • #11
                      Phobia
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 11623

                      Re: Wallet Help


                      Re: Wallet Help

                      My cheap 20 dollar brown leather George wallet does the job :wink:

                      I've only had one broken card and I fixed that from the horizontal slots to the vertical slots, no more cards bending now.

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                      • #12
                        AUChase
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 19415

                        Re: Wallet Help


                        Re: Wallet Help

                        I quit carrying my whole wallet. How in the world are you breaking cards ?

                        I just carry the slide in part for my ID, debit card, insurance card, and my passpoint/card to unlock the doors at work.

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                        • #13
                          dickey1331
                          Everyday is Faceurary!
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 14285

                          Re: Wallet Help


                          I have a Duluth Pack wallet it holds up nicely. I believe they have a lifetime warranty too. This has been my best wallet by far.


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                          • #14
                            snepp
                            We'll waste him too.
                            • Apr 2003
                            • 10007

                            Re: Wallet Help


                            Re: Wallet Help

                            Don't carry one anymore, just take my DL, check card, and whatever cash.
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                            • #15
                              ImTellinTim
                              YNWA
                              • Sep 2006
                              • 33028

                              Re: Wallet Help


                              Re: Wallet Help

                              Originally posted by dickey1331
                              I have a Duluth Pack wallet it holds up nicely. I believe they have a lifetime warranty too. This has been my best wallet by far.


                              Do you really care where I sent this from?
                              Yep, if it gets damaged, just send it to them and they'll repair it or whip up a new one for you. Thanks for supporting a great local business!

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