How to Buy a Coin Purse

Once every few years, when the zipper no longer works, you decide it's time to buy a coin purse. It's not the most exciting task, but it's definitely necessary when your coin purse starts to look worn. You'll want to be prepared with some savvy buying tips if you have to buy a coin purse. Buy a coin purse as a gift if you're looking for something practical and portable.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide what size coin purse you want. It won't be easy to use your coin purse if it's too bulky, but a coin purse should fit at least a few dollars worth of change or you'll never use it.

2. Buy a coin purse that fits a driver's license or credit card if you don't plan on carrying a separate wallet.

3. Choose the type of material you want. Leather coin purses are durable, and cloth or nylon coin purses have more give allowing you to sneak in a few extra coins.

4. Consider whether you want a coin purse that snaps or zips shut. Open and shut it a few times to check that the quality can withstand everyday use.

5. Think about what color and style you want. Women luckily have a wide variety coin purse options. Many women like their coin purses to match their handbags so keep that in mind when shopping. You'll be able to pick from any number of solid colors to crazy patterns and everything in between.

6. Rummage through the discount tables at department stores. You'll often find a wide selection of name brand coin purses at discount prices. Wait for a sale if you find a coin purse in the new arrival section of your favorite department store.