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Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
I would think most men here have wallets in the 20+ year lifespan. Mine is at least that age. My mom told me the other day she thought I needed to get a new one, but I don't think so. I think this is sort of a man thing, our obsession with holding on to an old wallet. It has lost some weight recently though, as I've trimmed down it's out of date receipts, and business cards. Wish it was fat with money. ;~} The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 66330 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Mines probably 6-10yrs old, soon enough I'll get a new one as this one is showing some wear and tear. Savoir-Faire is everywhere! The T1 Trust, T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, America's First HST |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
Mines probably 6-10yrs old, soon enough I'll get a new one as this one is showing some wear and tear. I had an 80's style velcro wallet when I was in high school. The sound brings back memories, because apparently they still make them. I hear them from time to time. Wear and tear on a good leather wallet is par for the course. I wouldn't get a new one unless it couldn't hold my stuff anymore. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
So this for men only? Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
So this for men only? No, not at all. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51478 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
My wallet is so old that God has his money in it. "Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once." |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 31003 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Age, or working age? I think I was gifted the one I'm now carrying at least a decade before I had to put it in use. Good leather wallets last a long time. The real issue now seems to be finding a good one. So many today are chintzy or don't have the necessary storage space for all the damn plastic you must drag around. |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
Age, or working age? Working age is what I'm talking about. Mine has been packed pretty well over the years with stuff, and I'm trying to reduce it. My wallet is so old that God has his money in it. That's a good wallet. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51478 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Age, or working age? It has served me well for years. "Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once." |
_ Send message Joined: 15 Nov 12 Posts: 299 Credit: 9,037,618 RAC: 0 |
I have only ever had two wallets that I can remember over a 15-16 year or so span. I believe I got rid of the first one just because it looked tattered, but I bet it could have lasted a little while longer. My current wallet is at least 5+ years old. I have a lot of work to do if you say they usually last 20 years! |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
I have only ever had two wallets that I can remember over a 15-16 year or so span. I'm believe I got rid of the first one just because it looked tattered, but I bet it could have lasted a little while longer. The time will go by before you know it. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 36755 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
I don't think that I've ever had a wallet last more than 8yrs. Cheers. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51478 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Age, or working age? Now.. this is a true story. A year or so ago, Lori bought me a wallet for Christmas. Not knowing quite what to do with it, I still have it sitting alone on the table.......... I still am not sure how to deal with it. She wished it to be a fine gift...........and I suppose it was. I just cannot deal with expending with my wallet of so many years. It's just impossible. You can imagine....I have my original SS card in there. 57 years old and impenetrable. Not that it has much worth these days with a c word like Obama being pres. A lot has been lost since. Not me. Tell me, dude, what's your name? [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWerYc9w5lghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWerYc9w5lg[/url' When you remember all the lines, PM me and remind me, kids. I know most of them by now. Florida is not really a southern state............. "Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once." |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
Mine is 10 years and 2 month old, could be to the day. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
My curerent wallet is at least ten years old. I had to buy a new one as the cheap one I bought was well cheap and didnt last. past two years. The former good wallet lasted ten years also. I only replaced when the windows all dry rotted and fell apart. My theory on why guys dont like to buy a new wallet is, New ones hurt your butt untill they get molded in the shape of your cheek:) That is when I also know when to thin out all the crap ( no pun intended ) that gets shoved in a wallet. [/quote] Old James |
Bob DeWoody Send message Joined: 9 May 10 Posts: 3387 Credit: 4,182,900 RAC: 10 |
Mine is at least 15 years old. I sailed a lot with my former employer and he gave me my current wallet as a Christmas gift. It was made from kevlar sail material and sold by North Sails. This wallet has been through a lot and even though it has been suggested that I replace it I think it will go with me to the grave. BTW it is not good for your back to sit on your wallet in a hip pocket. This was told to me by an orthopedic doctor over 30 years ago when I was having some back pain. Bob DeWoody My motto: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow as it may not be required. This no longer applies in light of current events. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
I buy new wallets almost as often as I buy new handbags. I picked this one up during my honeymoon in Vegas in April because I thought the whale pattern was really cute. http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=12052&langId=-1&catalogId=25005&categoryId=331149&cm_vc=331149&pn=&productId=22530451&imagePath=SL4522815 Normally I pick handbags and wallets up when they hit rock bottom in the sales, but as a treat I paid full price for this one. Reality Internet Personality |
j mercer Send message Joined: 3 Jun 99 Posts: 2422 Credit: 12,323,733 RAC: 1 |
25+ years for my rubberized Velcro folder that stops the rain/sweat/dirt from getting in. Climbing wood poles and steel towers for a living I got into the habit of putting my wallet in my shirt pocket. I could never handle the bum bulge in my climbing gear. LOL! ... |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 30649 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Had too many women make fun of my old wallet. So now days I replace every 2 to 3 years. One I have now is only about 6 months old |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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