Skinny mini - what can they really fit?

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This style was my favorite for a long time. They haven't made them in awhile. There were lots of versions. I think it was only ever made for factory stores. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Coac...018362?hash=item3425c5c8ba:g:yDMAAOSwlA9ejrLk
It has 2 ID windows plus pockets for other cards, which aren't as tight as the mini skinny. There was also a version that had more depth for even more cards.

I do have a folding card holder... I believe it's a Fossil, got it at TJ Maxx for something like $14. It works fine, though my reason for a slimmer cardholder was for "extra" excess cards I don't use as often. I wanted to keep them all in one place so they'd be easy to grab, but didn't have to keep them in my wallet and add more bulk. (I've found that while it might be slightly more of a hassle to have "two" wallets at a time, it's so much easier to move them around in a smaller bag and figure out how to use the space). From the general discussion here, I decided that I'd probably be better off with a regular card holder.

I ended up going with this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Signature-Meadow-Card-Case/264152207749?autorefresh=true
I loved the pattern when I first found it, and have been admiring it ever since. Decided to just bite the bullet!
 
I do have a folding card holder... I believe it's a Fossil, got it at TJ Maxx for something like $14. It works fine, though my reason for a slimmer cardholder was for "extra" excess cards I don't use as often. I wanted to keep them all in one place so they'd be easy to grab, but didn't have to keep them in my wallet and add more bulk. (I've found that while it might be slightly more of a hassle to have "two" wallets at a time, it's so much easier to move them around in a smaller bag and figure out how to use the space). From the general discussion here, I decided that I'd probably be better off with a regular card holder.

I ended up going with this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Signature-Meadow-Card-Case/264152207749?autorefresh=true
I loved the pattern when I first found it, and have been admiring it ever since. Decided to just bite the bullet!
I have the same card case in a different pattern. I haven't used it yet. It has fewer pockets than my Pacman case and is only slightly shorter in height while the same length. I find it easier to have 2 small wallets rather one large wallet with everything in it. It gives me more flexibility and I can always leave the one with less used cards out if necessary.
 
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I do have a folding card holder... I believe it's a Fossil, got it at TJ Maxx for something like $14. It works fine, though my reason for a slimmer cardholder was for "extra" excess cards I don't use as often. I wanted to keep them all in one place so they'd be easy to grab, but didn't have to keep them in my wallet and add more bulk. (I've found that while it might be slightly more of a hassle to have "two" wallets at a time, it's so much easier to move them around in a smaller bag and figure out how to use the space). From the general discussion here, I decided that I'd probably be better off with a regular card holder.

I ended up going with this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Signature-Meadow-Card-Case/264152207749?autorefresh=true
I loved the pattern when I first found it, and have been admiring it ever since. Decided to just bite the bullet!
Yes, I agree that having two small is easier. That is how the mini skinny comes into play for me. That just has money and ID for me, and then I use a gusset style card case that is small but holds a lot of cards for my cards.
 
I have all of my 13 cards plus a couple of discount coupons folded in two in my Mini Skinny. I have the Metallic Blue one. I removed the key chain from the inside since I'm never going to keep keys in the pouch. Now I can fit 10 cards plus the coupons in the large compartment and 3 cards on the outside. I almost never carry cash so this works for me just fine. It was a bit of a snug fit with the key chain attached.
 
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