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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:24:12
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i've always been a tri-fold man myself.. i prefer having more credit card slots, and am just generally more comfortable the the feeling of unfolding two flaps..
part of me wonders: wouldn't it be time-saving (over a lifetime) to just have a bi-fold?
AND, correct me if i'm wrong, but would't a bi-fold actually be less bulky, because of less folding?
opinions? |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:27:47
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I've totally stopped using a wallet. Now it's just the essentials: ID, Debit Card, Visa, cash, all in a slim, neat, classy money clip. As soon as I find a money clip I like. It's hard to find a good one. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:30:20
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We will talk about anything, won't we. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:31:06
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What other options have we? Working? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:32:41
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i try and bring up the hard-hitting issues.. just to keep the discussion flowing |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:42:18
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I have a bi-fold. I've had the same wallet for at least 5 years. I also like money clips but don't have one.
Tri-folds seem to be to thick for me; I like a thin wallet. I don't want a George Costanza wallet. Are there quad-folds?
-Derek |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:51:15
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I have a theory that floop is testing to see how trivial a topic people will respond to. Next week: "Should I wear my blue shirt or my green shirt?"
Trifold, no velcro. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:51:21
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I hate wallets, mine gives money away
''it's not a box, it's a submarine'' |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 10:55:18
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darwin, i don't think that theory even needs to be tested... :) that's what i love about this group though.
proverbial, that's pretty funny, i TOTALLY have the "constanza wallet".. i always have way too much stuff in there.
as for money clips, i don't think i'd feel safe having my credit cards and id in a clip.. but money clips are admittedly more suave.
hmm. |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 12:57:03
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Money clips are alright.
Just don't go for that tacky leather-sleeve-with-magnet-arm thing.
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Personally, I go for the L-Shaped wallet.
*Shka-pow! |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 13:00:14
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Tri-fold...more space, more secure...bi-folds seem to open too easily, whereas a tri-fold needs that "little extra effort" to get open. I don't know, mine is falling apart, but I have like, 2 backups. Why do people give me wallets for Christmas?
--------- FRANK BLACK SATAN WORKSHIP BLACK MASS |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 13:26:32
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Bi-folds look ugly. Tri-folds are the coolest.
Denis |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 13:33:41
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Bi-folds are easier to slip out of the pocket of the man you are kissing. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 14:14:17
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I was a bi-fold man (dating back to the days when I had no credit cards), but my wife gave me a tri-fold as a Xmas gift. It's a thicker wallet but that's okay-- several years ago I migrated from back pocket to front pocket, so wallet girth is really no longer an issue. It's better for preserving spinal alignment and harder to pickpocket, too.
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 15:02:29
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I'm intensely tri-fold, I have a worn leather wallet of many years, and I wouldn't have it any other way. To use a Mark E Smith term, all you money clip guys are "fancy dans" |
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J Mascis
- FB Fan -
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 15:08:22
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Chain wallet, with a Harley Davidson logo on it. Arrr! |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 15:34:52
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quote: Originally posted by J Mascis
Chain wallet, with a Harley Davidson logo on it. Arrr!
I pictured you more as a nylon/velcro guy. With a silkscreen of a sunset on it. |
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J Mascis
- FB Fan -
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 15:56:28
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No, those make too much noise when you open them. Rrrrrrrip! Kinda cheesy like velcro shoes, you know what I'm sayin'?
Suppose I take a young lady out for drinks...
J Mascis: Garcon!
Waiter: How may I serve your Jazzmasterness?
J Mascis: I'll take the bill now please.
Waiter: Very good sir. I will be back shortly.
-Waiter exits.
J Mascis: So Candy, you were saying...
Candy: ...yea so, this totally ugly guy was hitting om me yesterday and I was like ewww and he was like...
J Mascis: Oh! That was quick.
Waiter: Thank you sir and enjoy your evening.
J Mascis: Thank you garcon.
-Looks at bill.
-Reaches for wallet...rrrrip!
-Puts down money.
J Mascis: Ok baby, let's get outa here, what do you say we go to your place? My buddy Frank is crashing on my couch so we can't really have any privacy there...if you know what I mean. *wink*
Candy: Sure, we can go to my place...if you can handle it. *wink*
-10 minutes go by, Candy and J step into candy's appartment.
Candy: Take you shoes off big boy.
J Mascis: Ok...rrrip! rrrip!
...see what I mean?
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 18:20:33
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Frank probably wears a money belt.
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Edited by - BLT on 07/25/2003 18:23:32 |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 19:26:55
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I have an L-shaped like that picture obfuscate posted. I put my drivers license in the flippety-flap part. It's so much cooler with that flip-up when someone asks to see ID. It's like you flip it and you get this cool breeze blown in your face because you need to be cooled off because you are just so hot with your L-shape wallet.
-Derek |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 20:40:01
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The important thing is having something to put in the wallet that isn't your girlfriend's foto or a bus ticket...And i'm not talking about condoms....
www.munchienandalusia.too.it |
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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 09:58:31
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I'm a strong supporter of the bi-fold wallet, the others seem too thick. |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 10:08:12
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I have a very convenient no fold wallet. It's just a leather thing with a bunch of pockets |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 10:44:07
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aside from the few alternative wallet methods (like the money clip and nimrodsons's mysterious "no fold" wallet), it seems to me people are pretty evenly divided on this issue.
derek, i agree that the flip-out ID section can be cool, but i swear to god (and this is something i feel very strongly about), i HATE those plastic transparent sleeves that hold your ID. they always seem to fall apart, long before the rest of the wallet. you have this nice leather wallet that SHOULD last you years and years, but the stupid plastic ID holder usually falls apart within the first 6 months to a year (like my current wallet)..
maybe i should just invent my own wallet.. this "no fold" concept does have me intrigued, i can't deny it.
hmmm. |
Edited by - floop on 07/26/2003 10:47:34 |
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Active Duck
~ Abstract Brain ~
United Kingdom
432 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 10:55:35
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I have a no fold wallet too.
basically, it's a bi-fold wallet which I keep unfolded in my custom made extra long pocckets.
this way I get all keep all my cards together with no unsightly bulge. |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 12:33:22
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quote: Originally posted by Active Duck
I have a no fold wallet too.
A no-fold wallet sounds weird. It sounds like the difference between a post card and an envelope (envelope being the bi-fold). A postcard is just there and anyone can read it. But an envelope is private. My money and ID need a little privacy.
-Derek |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 12:41:51
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the privacy is your pocket |
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Active Duck
~ Abstract Brain ~
United Kingdom
432 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 13:00:56
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a no fold wallet is like walking around naked in public. I know it's wrong but it feels so good. |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 14:09:59
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quote: Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
the flippety-flap part. -Derek
that is the coolest thing i've ever heard!
bored of the little comments. i guess i'll just have an actual signature. much shorter. -Jessie |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 14:25:06
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Look at yourslf, you lips are like two flaps of fat. They go front and back and flappety flappety flap. |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 14:39:50
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yeah....oh no, PC aint canadian too is he???
bored of the little comments. i guess i'll just have an actual signature. much shorter. -Jessie |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 14:57:40
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Derek? No. You know how I know? It says so under his name. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 15:00:13
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Mine's a green nylon bifold, with a velcro closure. Very practical, nothing can fall out, and i've had it about 400yrs. |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 15:34:13
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all you canadians like ween tho*beadies eyes*...
bored of the little comments. i guess i'll just have an actual signature. much shorter. -Jessie |
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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 21:37:43
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I prefer the wad o' cash, ID, Credit cards chaos method. I just stuff 'em in my front pockets and go! I hate wallets! |
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miguel
- FB Fan -
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 00:25:54
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Velcro Quad Fold with the zipper strip. 16 pockets, velvet lined, Sure-grip trim. Water resistant to 150 ft and a built in compass.
www.namjunerobot.com |
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