Okay, the title of this post is a bit dramatic when compared to the content. I mean, who writes about retiring a wallet, anyway? But for some strange reason, saying goodbye to this old boy feels like losing a part of me. I bought this wallet when I first moved to NY (when I still shopped at Guess, hahahah). It was the perfect NY wallet. It folded on the long edge of two credit card sized halves, which made it perfect for carrying in the front pocket (to deter against pickpocketing). It had card pockets on both sides, one vertically stacked with a bifurcated window (super easy to get the ID out for bouncers and TSA), and one horizontally stacked set of pockets (perfect for taking out a metrocard without having to take off your gloves). The finest feature of all, was the stainless external bill clip (below). This feature also turned out to be its downfall.
This wallet came with me to Brazil and Europe. It has spent more time on my person than probably any other non-body-part item that I own.
I noticed about a week ago, that the bills were not as tot as they usually were after closing the clip. If you look closely at the image above, you can see the hairline crack that the clip developed along its spine. I can’t just go around dropping cash all over the floor.
So, tonight I switched over to a nondescript black number by Coach. It doesn’t have nearly as much character, and is not nearly as utilitarian. RIP, my absolute favorite accessory…. ever.
It is seriously sad when something so useful that you’ve had for so long bites the dust. Especially when it’s something you bought and had no idea would stay with you for so long.
RIP wallet!
Dag yo, must be all those fat stacks you’ve been keeping in the clip over the years. I’m telling you, folks like us will be much better off if we can get the FED to start printing $500 and $1,000 bills. I mean, what can you buy for a C-Note these days anyway??
Hahahaha. This must be a man issue. I have honestly bought Ryan 5 wallets for various holidays and he refuses. Nothing compares to his quick silver broken wallet. Haha. Quick silver. Nice.