I wanna Filofax and credit card wallet

Bargain_Rzl

My mum wants a new Filofax and credit card wallet for Christmas as she's had her existing ones for getting on for 20 years and they've completely fallen to pieces!

My brother and I are going to buy them jointly because of the likely difference in price between the two, and because our sister has already bought the third item on mum's list (comfy pyjamas) Budget will be in the region of £40-£50 for the two combined. I'm in London so can get to most shops, or order online.

We would be looking for both in good quality leather with internal fittings that will last (mum is virtually married to her filofax and it would be nice if it lasted 20 years like the last one!) but the filofax doesn't necessarily have to be the Filofax brand if a decent equivalent is available cheaper.

Any good discount retailers/voucher tips/special offers would be very greatly appreciated.

kathyd_2

Bought my daughter her first filofax for Christmas. I wanted something quite feminine as they are all quite 'manly' usually black or brown leather (and other manmade materials). I can't remember the name of the one I bought - its now wrapped up - but think it was about £60/£65 from WH Smith. It wasn't until after I purchased it that I found their website https://www.filofax.co.uk. Much more choice.

I've had my filofax for 12 years, so there's still a bit of wear left in it yet.

Rikki

I have a mini filofax the fits great in my handbag. An expencive purchase but seven years on and it still looks like new.

Bargain_Rzl

I might have a browse in the Filofax Shop - I seem to remember there being one near Charing Cross - or in John Lewis or Selfridges.

The thing is, we can probably blow almost all of our joint budget on the Filofax cos I get the impression we're going to have to. I can probably get a good-quality credit card wallet from TK Maxx for a few quid.

rharper83

Have a look in Tesco for the credit card holder, they have lots of little things like that in their gift range, and it's all 20% off now too!

pinkemsy

Try Paperchase, they do some great ones, with matching accessories, eg pass card holder, credit card holder, i pod holder. Really funky, but some more classic styles too. I have a Bridge filofax which was a gift but they cost a fortune.... although I do have my eye on the things in Paperchase ;-)

Bargain_Rzl

Thanks everybody for the suggestions.

I have found this one online which is beautiful, Filofax-branded, leather, A5, and a non-boring colour. It would also appear to be the best possible price for anything of the same spec (£62.26 inc VAT with free delivery). It also has credit card pockets in it which theoretically means we don't have to get her a credit card wallet as well - and if she does need a new one, hey, it's her birthday in February

Just waiting to hear back from my brother with confirmation that he can up his half of the budget from £25 to £31.13.

Cheers everybody!

basill

Staples usually have good prices on Filofaxes and inserts, not many on the website but usually a good selection in the shops.

B