Gift Advice

Ohmydaze
Ohmydaze Posts: 403 Member
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Okays.

So I found a really nice leather wallet, that I love, and I'm thinking of buying it for the man. He already has a wallet though. Obviously, doesn't everyone? So, dear guys of MFP. If your girlfriend got you a wallet for Xmas, would you swap all your stuff over and use it, or would you think "Oh great, a generic gift that I don't need or want."

Should I get it?

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  • ekkand
    ekkand Posts: 592 Member
    How long has he had his current wallet? Is it falling apart or looking old? If so, get him the wallet, if not, find another idea.
  • 31993703
    31993703 Posts: 1,144
    I'm picky about my wallets. I received a wallet as a gift and I never used it. Can't speak for him though. :\
  • snoopytwins
    snoopytwins Posts: 1,759 Member
    Does he like his current wallet? Is the one you're wanting to get similar? Most men I know are a tad particular about their wallets but that may just be the guys I know.
  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
    Get something very similar to what he has already, i.e. if his wallet is a black trifold, get another black trifold.
  • Ohmydaze
    Ohmydaze Posts: 403 Member
    Ah. Here's the part where I look like an awful girlfriend... I have no idea. We're long distance, and we won't be together for Christmas, but when we're together I guess I don't pay much attention to his wallet.
  • JustANumber85
    JustANumber85 Posts: 644 Member
    Id get hubby one if it was a nicer one that would last a long time.
  • know_your_worth
    know_your_worth Posts: 481 Member
    If you think he will like it, I'd say get it. Seems like you genuinely want to give him a good gift, so I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
  • the_journeyman
    the_journeyman Posts: 1,877 Member
    It depends. I have wallet I would REALLY have a hard time giving up. If his current wallet is just falling apart and he's hinted at replacing it, I'd say go for it. If he has complained about what he currently carries, go for it.

    If I likes what he has, and it's in good condition, he may or may not carry it.

    I also keep a money clip around I carry when traveling. I carry my cash, 1 card, and DL in the clip in my front pocket. I usually have my wallet with me, but not always carried on my body.

    JM
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    I don't even know where my wallet is right now..oops.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    get it for him and put a good photo of yourself inside. That would put the gift up a level. Since your having a long distance relationship a photo inside would be great.
  • SofaKingRad_
    SofaKingRad_ Posts: 276
    My wife did this one year for me. I held on to the wallet for about 3 years. Once the wallet I had at the time wore out, I switched wallets.
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    Wallets and shoes are things that I do not like to have purchased for me. It never works out.
  • Ohmydaze
    Ohmydaze Posts: 403 Member
    Hm. I'm gonna get it, with a photo+ letter inside. I keep one of his letters inside mine always, so I'l write one for him.

    Thanks for the help!
  • bgelliott
    bgelliott Posts: 610 Member
    My husband has a certain style wallet he likes and even after 14 years of marriage, it's not something I buy for him unless he picks it out. Make sure it's the brand, style, size and fold he likes and if he doesn't, don't be offended.

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