How long should a wallet last

I certainly believe that we are extremely attached to our wallets since you carry it most of the time with you with all your very important essentials in it, so it is important to take care of it to use your favorite wallet forever and ever. Cards, cash, photos, visiting cards, and whatnot, we have a habit of filling our wallet with whatever comes in hand, this will make your wallet heavy and bulky making It more difficult for you to carry it in your pocket and more likely to make it out of shape.

Normally a good quality leather wallet with strong stitching can tolerate excessive amounts of cash and cards, but this might affect the design and appearance of your wallet. I have always advised keeping the minimal items in the wallet. For example, in a wallet with a three-card slot capacity, I highly recommend not to insert more than four cards, along with it, inserting a few coins and cash should be more than enough. This will not overburden your wallet and keeps it slim and will make it last longer.

You may be wondering, how can someone keep a wallet clean? Yeah right, who cleans a wallet? Let your wallet be away from any sticky surfaces, stickers, or any sticky substance which may not be easy to remove.

These will damage the leather surface of the wallet and may leave an unpleasant mark on it. Keep an eye for any sharp substances around your wallet, once a wallet is torn out it is less likely to be repaired. Thankfully my wallet bears small scratches usually which occur due to car keys or any sharp things in the pocket. The next important thing is to not leave any unattended cards, visiting cards, or any other papers which are left in your wallet for years, just to avoid this I usually check all the items in my wallet once a month.

It is when you realize somethings are just unnecessarily hiding there, you need to remove them. Do you sit on a sofa or an office chair for hours by keeping your wallet in the back pocket of your pant? If exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat for long durations a leather wallet may also get damaged. Just like your skin does. What's new. Log in. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

How long do you expect your leather wallet to last you? Thread starter tombarrington Start date Mar 20, Tags leather care leather wallet wallet.

Joined Mar 20, Messages 2 Reaction score 0. The obvious answer, of course, is "as long as possible" and I would assume most would expect the life of the wallet to be proportional to the purchase price paid, and the amount of stuff someone shoves into the wallet, however, what is the amount of time you would say is a reasonable life expectancy for a machine sewn leather wallet purchased from a brand or department store?

Joined Dec 3, Messages 19, Reaction score 4, Joined May 9, Messages 9 Reaction score 0. Get the Saddleback wallet and expect years out of it. Joined Dec 8, Messages Reaction score Back pocket kills wallets. Your butt sweat goes through the pocket and attacks the leather.

Count de Monet Distinguished Member. Joined Jun 15, Messages 2, Reaction score 7, Joined Feb 2, Messages Reaction score Last edited: Mar 20, DapperDan15 Active Member. Joined Mar 5, Messages 37 Reaction score 5. Truthfully, I never buy expensive wallets; mine isn't particularly high-end and it has lasted 8 years so far with very little wear.

Expect at least 10 years or so. Same for belts, although I never buy anything less than a solid piece of leather that will last. One just need to take all that shit out of it and carry the basics. I have a great wallet that and ex-GF got for me for Xmas back in appr It's brand new.

Be careful of discoloration which can occur with some shields;test a small amount on the inside lining just to be sure. Those people whose skin already looks like a leather bag are just an example of what the sun can do. Leather is known as a very durable material. But those previously mentioned stains will occasionally try and ruin your look, a lot like the coffee spot on your white shirt. If it does get a spot of dirt on it, use an all in one cleaner.

You can use some laundry detergents as well, use a damp cloth and gently scrub for a bit before it fades, then wipe away the excess and the water. This should be easy since our wallets are pretty slim. But, if you find the need, do reconsider.