Anyone have a epi wallet?
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I like the idea of an epi wallet, I have some epi accessories and I really like how they hold up. I have the pocket organizer which I use as a small wallet and the pochette cles. Just keep in mind that they tend to be a little more stiff than the canvas. What style are you thinking about, the koala is awesome!
I have the small epi wallet in mandarin, and I'm not too happy with how it has worn. All of the edges are peeling to reveal a brownish color underneath the mandarin. I'm pretty careful with it, and it's been doing this since about a month or two after I bought it.
Iluvbags said:Oh really.
Do you think that the wear is specific to the mandarin color or the epi leather all together?
my epi accessories are the mandarin color and I have not had that problem, I would have brought it back to Louis, maybe they were having some issues with that wallet.......I don't think anything is going to wear better than the canvas, lets face it, it's canvas.....but if you are looking for a solid color leather wallet, I think the epi is the way to go, and the black is especially easy to keep looking good I think....
MandB said:
I bought a used epi wallet (french purse) and it has the same problem. The edges get worn. I bought it used though, so I don't know how much the previous owner used/abued it.
I paid $100, but the wallet was pretty well worn.I really don't have much input on the used thing, never ventured into that, but I know I wouldn't feel comfortable with it being too cheep b/c I would question authenticity or how badly worn out....and wouldn't pay more than 3/4 of the full retail price for a used item, at that point I'd rather just buy new....
I have the black epi compact wallet and mandarin wallet, bought them both last year. The black one looks brand new, the mandarin one is perfect except for some dirty marks in the coin pocket. I get so many compliments with the mandarin one but I think the black one will show less wear and tear over the years. I love both though, as I got them to match my bags. I think the compact wallet holds more than the regular one as well. Also, I've spilled drinks on both and both are unscathed! I love the epi leather collection!
I bought a yellow epi continental wallet 4 or 5 years ago and used it only for a few months until the corners got little rubs on it that looked black. IMO all the light colored epi will get this because the corners are more delicate. Also the snap on the continental and the french purse will get some rubs to with handling. It's pretty darn annoying but they're such beautiful items!