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All-Ett Billfolds, The World's Thinnest Wallet
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12 reviews for All-Ett Billfolds, The World's Thinnest Wallet
12 reviews in English
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Review from alan l.
1/6/2011
i have used all-etts for about 5 years now, and don't think i will ever go back to a traditional wallet.
unless you need your wallet to serve as a status symbol, you really can't beat the design and functionality of these things.
compact, thin as possible and tough - my wallets have lasted between 1.5-2 years until i have to replace them, and at $20 a pop, its not going to break the bank.Listed in: Clothing
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Review from Galvin C.
3/23/2011
A month ago, during one of the many long hours I spend at work doing nothing but sitting, breathing, and regretting life decisions, I started experiencing sudden, acute ass pain. And this was no regular ass pain, like when I wipe too much or what happened during those experimental years in college; this was more like muscular spasms of the right cheek, a totally new ass-sensation. Having a computer in front of me, I made the very poor decision of Googling "ass pain" at work, and then, having seen that episode of Seinfeld, tried "thinnest wallet" instead. I thus arrived at http://all-ett.com, maker of "the World's Thinnest Wallet," promising to forever put an end to "Wallet Butt," which I assume is an American Board of Internal Medicine-recognized condition. I was dubious, but at only $15--and money spent on the Internet, of course, never quite mentally registering as real money--I thought, why not. (And as always, looking up coupon codes on http://retailmenot.com helps.)
Figuring I may as well go all in, I picked their absolute smallest offering, the sports wallet (two five-card holders, one cash pocket). I was going to order the leather variation (1/16" thick), since that looks much more like a real wallet, but the rip-stop nylon version (1/32") is literally a hair thinner, if unfortunately looking more like a child's play-wallet that should be filled with colorful Fun Bucks or something. The nylon versions come in a variety of colors; I briefly considered fulfilling my previously nonexistent lifelong dream of having a bright green or purple wallet, but quickly settled on gray, which is still pleasingly distinct from traditional wallet colors but wouldn't scream HEY PICKPOCKETS LOOK AT MY WALLET every time I took it out. And so, I patiently awaited ass-salvation to arrive in the mail, and for the next few days carried my old ass-ravaging wallet in my front pocket like some kind of pervert.
And here's where I start sounding like an infomercial. But really, when you first take this thing out of its envelope you can't help but marvel at just how tiny it is. Laid flat, it's practically paper-thin, and the sports wallet version--barely bigger than a dollar bill itself--has to be about the smallest a functional wallet could possibly be. Admittedly, its looks do take some getting used to, being this weird, gridded, stitched-nylon rectangle with a slight sheen, looking like something an unusually competent but slightly retarded child made at arts & crafts camp. The material's a bit crinkly when you first get it, audibly so, though this pretty much wore off after a few weeks. Overall though, despite its unbelievable thinness, it feels sturdy and well-made, and securely holds my six cards and a wad of bills. Obviously, if you're prompted to order something like this in the first place, it's probably best to minimize the number of bills you carry around in it, but even when filled with well over 20 bills it still remains a fraction of the thickness of every traditional wallet I've ever owned.
I do have one concrete complaint, which I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere: There's a small strip of very mildly adhesive rubber on the inside lip of each card holder (presumably to ensure your cards stay firmly in place), and over time a bit of this has rubbed off on my cards. And while I couldn't care less about my Amex card feeling slightly unpleasant, having a small gummy spot slowly form on my Metrocard presented some unexpected swiping problems at the turnstile. I was able to rub off the goo with my fingers easily enough, and have since taken to placing my Metrocard in my wallet magnetic-strip-down as a workaround, but I think that unexpectedly gumming up your shit merits deducting a star.
But(t) in the end, this wallet saved MY end, and though my eternal, fruitless search for a small wallet with an outer Metrocard-sized pocket continues, the All-Ett sports wallet is otherwise everything I wanted it to be. Within days, the pain plaguing my ass vanished, and as a bonus, the ultra-thin profile makes it practically invisible in my back pocket, (hopefully) flummoxing pickpockets and providing some aesthetic aid to those of us to whom the Ass Fairy was perhaps a dollop too generous. I simply can't properly express how pleasant it is to be sitting on pretty much just pure, 100% ass, instead of ass perpetually booster-seated by a half-inch wad of leather/currency sandwich, as if awaiting the changing of a flat tire. This wallet changed my life.
PS For those curious, I counted up the number of times I said "ass" in this review, and the grand total is: not near damn enough.
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Review from Mike N.
Allen, TX
4/6/2010
Seems Parag (earlier review) doesn't have a clue and hasn't owned or tried these wallets.
I was hesitant at first, but the price is certainly not high, so I ordered one early last year. One of the best things I did for my back and overall comfort! Completely loaded, this wallet is thinner then my old wallet empty!
Great wallet, and I recommend it all the time! -
Review from Vikas I.
3/15/2011
I love All-ETT Billfolds wallets, I have been using it since 2009 and i don't think that I can go back to a regular wallet. I have gotten a lot of my friends converted to this wallet, and they share the same feelings as i do about this wallet.
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Review from S K.
Boston, MA
10/14/2010
have had the classic wallet -- the one that fits ten cards and cash, made out of the backpack type strong material -- for years and LOVE it.
it fits easily in a girls' back pocket (but is manly enough, no worries) and holds a ton of stuff. It did wear after years of use, but I think I may have put in few too many cards, so that's just about following instructions.
and the company is really great as well -- good customer service! -
Review from Dave J.
New York, NY
9/25/2009
I have the "Sports Wallet" (used to be the "European" model I believe) and it's excellent
I have purchased this model (the leather one) for my father, brother, and girlfriend -- all of whom use it to this day. Sometimes when I take it out, friends who use money clips ask about it and I give them the website in order for them to buy their own.
The only caveat, and it's a small one, is that at least with this model, you want to keep each of the pockets full on each side so the items stay securely inside. I can still easily remove items from there (e.g. my metrocard) very quickly and efficiently.
Overall -- the best wallet I've ever owned -- I will absolutely buy another one when this wears out (though it looks like it was last for years) -
Review from E.Z. H.
Boulder, CO
4/15/2010
I love my All-ett. I bought my first one in 2005 (the basic model) and it just now wore out enough that I need to buy a new one. It's been to about a dozen countries with me. Also, it allowed me to become a front-pocket wallet man (no more hurting my back by sitting crooked).
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Review from Adam M.
San Diego, CA
11/18/2010 2 photos
Coolest wallets, best customer service in the world. Buy yourself one of these wallets, buy one for all of your friends and family members too! You will love your ALL-ETT wallet. They are made in the U.S.A. and the quality is awesome
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Review from Austin R.
San Diego, CA
10/28/2009
I've had the spinnaker Sports Wallet (called the Junior Wallet when I bought it) for 4 years now. It has a small hole at the bottom on the fold, but it's still totally functional and looks like it will remain so for years to come. I absolutely love it.
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Review from W D.
Redmond, WA
1/1/2010
What makes your wallet bigger is not the wallet but the stuff in it stupid! When I looked at this site, I was impressed initially. The very high price made me stop and get a reality check. I took out all the stuff from my wallet, stacked it up and looked at the thickness of the stuff and then the wallet itself. The stuff was the MAJOR contributor, not the wallet. My wallet already had a "flap" that completely comes out and could hold only the ID card, 1 credit card, 1 debit card, 1 or 2 currency bills, my own business card, bus pass, and office access card. Keeping just that in the wallet and putting away the rest of the debit cards, shopping cards, and all other junk aside, my wallet reduced to 1/3rd the original size! That solved my fat wallet problem and it was all FREE. So save yourself the money and the trouble guys.
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Review from barbara w.
Encinitas, CA
9/2/2010
I purchased 2 of the original All-Ett years ago before all the options available now. Both my son and my husband have been very happy with these wallets which are still going strong after more than 7 years. They really are as thin as advertised so no bulky back pocket or heavy, misshapen wallet. Excellent product.
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Review from Beau W.
Duncan, OK
9/24/2009
Excellent product and good shipping speeds!
