Hipster Crocodile Wallet

I've been looking online for a new wallet and, as always, the selection is so large it's hard to make a decision. I'm looking online because the wallets in the shops that I like are just too expensive. At least for me! I want a NICE piece of work, and had already decided on an alligator or crocodile wallet but can't decide how much is too much to pay.

On the low end, there are offerings starting at about $22, termed as 'Croco' and obviously not the real thing.  I'm not dead set against imitation goods, especially if they look and feel like the real thing, but these 'Crocos' are obviously fakes and I don't want anyone seeing me using something that makes me look like a cheapskate (even if I am one).

When I later went back to look at the croco wallets in the $22 to $50 price range for a closer comparison I couldn't find the site with the cheap ones again, even after looking for half an hour.  Most every 'crocodile wallet' site I opened had models in the hundred-dollar plus range, with many selections significantly higher than that.  Then I happened on to a site selling 'Jessica Simpson croc wallets' and thought I'd take a look there.

I've already checked out some well-known names like Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren and Gucci, and all of these guys are putting out stuff in the thousand-dollar (or more) range.  I expected Jessica to be up there too, but was surprised to find the first offering at a mere $55.  I'm thinking it's an imitation but, according to the caption on the headline of the site, "all items are guaranteed authentic."  It's a nice, stylish wallet and even holds a checkbook.  Too bad it's lemon yellow and a ladies model.  I sort of like the 'glazed look' of the leather.

I found a black version on the next page and then, uh oh, looked at the fine print at the bottom of the ad and saw, "wallet made of glazed synthetic leather."  I guess the 'guaranteed authentic' comment means they guarantee it's authentic synthetic leather!  Maybe their use of words is technically correct but certainly not their intent.

A brown or black hipster crocodile wallet is what I've settled on.  I think brown looks more natural.  I mean, crocs are brown, right?  I'm going on the advice of my back doctor who told me to stop carrying a wallet in my back pocket because it throws out my spinal alignment.  A hipster is more compact and fits easily into a front pants pocket.  I paid $125, but I'll probably own this wallet forever.  That seems like a good deal.  I'm looking forward to its arrival.