Wallet Advice

[Chiboy]

Thanks to this forum, I have been thinking that my trusty black Coach wallet needs to be upgraded. We are going to be in Paris shortly and I thought that would be a good time to get one "at the source."

I read through a lot of the 30+ page wallet thread, but was hoping I could ask a few specific questions. I am thinking of getting something from Goyard, Fauré Le Page, or Louis Vuitton. I saw the LV Epi slender wallet at LV this weekend, and am considering getting that. It is around $590 or $600 here in the U.S. The Goyard would probably be a credit card-type wallet, which I have never had before. I've always had a traditional billfold. But I like to keep my wallet as thin as possible, so maybe one with three or four slots per side would work, with a little cash and credit card receipts in the middle. The other Goyard possibility is a traditional billfold. No need for a coin pouch (!!!), but maybe one with slots for credit cards/health insurance card/DL and cash in the middle opening.

Fauré le Page is the other possibility. I emailed them after reading the above mentioned thread and they sent pictures and prices for their wallets. It does not appear that they have a traditional billfold, so it would likely be a "4 credit card etended" model, which I am not sure if it would be big enough to be practical.

My questions are: the only prices I know are the US Epi slender wallet and the FLP prices in Euros. Does anyone know the Goyard prices? Also about how much VAT refund should I expect if I pick one up in Paris?

Most importantly, can anyone offer opinions on whether credit card holders are enough and/or about the quality and longevity of the wallets I am considering? I know some of this is covered in the 32 page thread, but I am hoping to have it more focused here on what I am interested in.

Thanks for your thoughts! I don't think I've ever seen (or at least noticed) a FLP or Goyard wallet in real life. But I like the idea of something completely different, as long as it is somewhat practical.