Assistance please - Pros and Cons for Wallet Design
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You know I was thinking that, which is why I am inquiring. Really on the fence , thus the inquiry. Thanks!
I like zipper wallets because they are secure, but I've accidentally caught the zipper tab for the inside coin pouch in the outside zipper several times.
I like flap wallets because you can open them with one hand, flop them open and lay them down to get cards/money out without putting stuff in your other hand down.
Neither bug me enough to where I wouldn't buy them, I have and use both styles equally.
I like flap wallets because you can open them with one hand, flop them open and lay them down to get cards/money out without putting stuff in your other hand down.
Neither bug me enough to where I wouldn't buy them, I have and use both styles equally.
I have found as much as I do not like zippers they are more secure. I used and prefer a zip wallet which opens flat like a book and cards go east to west so I can see the tops and not the sides. I prefer it to open up book like so I can see everything all at once. Zip it back up and then have a Wristlet strap. I believe those are considered more passport / continental style.
For wallets carried inside bags--prefer trifold with snap(s).
Have proven plenty secure & take less fuss to open/close in busy checkout lines.
Also, zero risk of snags/scratches from zipper teeth.
I do like coin pockets to be zippered.
I have trifolds with both zippered & snap coin compartments--& coins do slip out of exterior snapped one.
Hope this helps.
Have proven plenty secure & take less fuss to open/close in busy checkout lines.
Also, zero risk of snags/scratches from zipper teeth.
I do like coin pockets to be zippered.
I have trifolds with both zippered & snap coin compartments--& coins do slip out of exterior snapped one.
Hope this helps.
I prefer zip wallets. Toss everything in and zip close.
For larger wallets with the inside coin zip, that zipper can get in the way with the main zipper but it's a minor thing IMO.
For larger wallets with the inside coin zip, that zipper can get in the way with the main zipper but it's a minor thing IMO.
I prefer the classic and timeless look of flap wallets, but from a functionality standpoint, I always come back to zip-arounds. Easier to toss in coupons and receipts, then just zip it up and go.
This is true but i have found with time i get into a habit of checking it first.
I just love this forum when you really need detailed info. I didn't even consider a tri fold - thank you so much!
Thank you- I have only had zippers and have been lured in by a flap design, thus my inquiry. My last wallet was 2012 and I really want honest usage preferences. I've made some expensive handbag mistakes in the past and am attempting to stop them if possible in the future. Thank you again!
I will seek that style out and investigate. I am sure I have not looked at the open/ book - portrait style with a zipper. Thank you!
Sure. Here is mine I looked high and low and stumbled on this by accident.
I really do love it. That's how I prefer my cards to sit. That top space is for the DL. I removed it for the pic. [emoji6]
Hope it helps!