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Hi guys, I've seen a whole bunch of you guys talking about the Akiba bumper cases, and it looks like it's the best of the bunch.
Unfortunately it seems almost impossible to use any of the Taiwanese websites to order one from Canada.
Could anyone point me in the right direction in looking for one? Maybe some websites I don't know about?
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i want to buy it 2
waht color are u buying ?
Don't worry, I got you 2 covered! I did say I will order extra for XDA forum members!
I've been searching the internet for a place to get em too, the blue and the red look so good...
lexi, if you are doing a group order please lmk!
How much are they? I want the blue one.
FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
How much are they? I want the blue one.
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They're in the $60-70 range i believe
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They're in the $60-70 range i believe
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Geez man, 60 for an aluminum frame? I'll wait until I see it on eBay.
FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
Geez man, 60 for an aluminum frame? I'll wait until I see it on eBay.
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if you see it on ebay, it will still be 60 usd they have the gmarket metal bump and is like 60-70 usd
Yeah. At that price point I think I'll just wait for Ebay..
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Current prices for the Akiba Slider iPhone 4 cases are $60 each, so don;t expect a huge drop in price on eBay
See my review of this cheap black carbon fibre case.
Shouldn't this be under the accessories forum instead of the themes and apps one?
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ExploreMN said:
Shouldn't this be under the accessories forum instead of the themes and apps one?
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Yes please move or delete for me moderators, new posting privileges is making editing my posts difficult!
adam448 said:
See my review of this cheap black carbon fibre case.
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Don't like cases that cover the bezel. :thumbdown:
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I have that case, it's OK but isn't brilliantly stable when in stand config
Probably not real carbon fiber, as that acts like a faraday cage and blocks wifi and radio signals. We tried making some for the HTC Rezound but it totally killed reception.
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Yes please move or delete for me moderators, new posting privileges is making editing my posts difficult!
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I'll get harder if you keep spamming forums back to your ad laden site
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Don't like cases that cover the bezel. :thumbdown:
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Show me a case that does'nt cover the bezel please?
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I have that case, it's OK but isn't brilliantly stable when in stand config
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It's now £7.50, you get for what you pay for! But don't you agree it looks more expensive?
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Probably not real carbon fiber, as that acts like a faraday cage and blocks wifi and radio signals. We tried making some for the HTC Rezound but it totally killed reception.
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No it's not real carbon fiber, as stated in my short review it's got a carbon fiber appearance, but on amazon and my title it is called carbon fibre case so is misleading.
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I'll get harder if you keep spamming forums back to your ad laden site
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Don't be annoyed with me I do want traffic to my website, it's true!
I requested for my review to be placed in the Nexus 7 Accessory reviews thread, and theomni kindly did, then asked me to start a thread so people could ask me questions about the case.
This is actually the second forum I posted my website on! The first is another nexus 7 website and they banned me straight away for being competition I guess.
I've just bought one off the back of this review. Thanks!
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I've just bought one off the back of this review. Thanks!
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Good I hope you like it andy
I bought one of these, then sold it after a few days. Its very nice looking, "exec style" case, but it felt like it can slip out my hand any time. Anyway I bought another luvtab standard case, that i'm very happy with so far.
I got two of these LuvTab covers for my N7 units (BLK Leather and BLK Carbon Fibre) and I coudn't be happier. It's definitely one of the best options out there and the price is just right.
Here is a great price on Authentic Spigen Neo Hybrid Case: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130772534521
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Here is a great price on Authentic Spigen Neo Hybrid Case: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130772534521
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Nice find. To bad I ordered mine 3 days ago. Damn
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Rams99 said:
Nice find. To bad I ordered mine 3 days ago. Damn
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Understand - 1 photo even shows proof of being authentic with hologram sticker!
I've had friends order the fake neo Hybrid cases and they look and feel EXACTLY like the real ones..... Why pay 4 times the price? I'm not trying to put anyone down or instigate anything just want genuine answers. You could own one in every color if you got the fake ones for the price of an authentic one.
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I've had friends order the fake neo Hybrid cases and they look and feel EXACTLY like the real ones..... Why pay 4 times the price? I'm not trying to put anyone down or instigate anything just want genuine answers. You could own one in every color if you got the fake ones for the price of an authentic one.
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Any original Spigen - as it appears this one - is a steal when around $25 or less
It was a good price, as I paid £19.99 for mine, although with the button problems so sent it back. Went and bought a fake one for less than half that from China. Meant to not have the same button problems.
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I've had friends order the fake neo Hybrid cases and they look and feel EXACTLY like the real ones..... Why pay 4 times the price? I'm not trying to put anyone down or instigate anything just want genuine answers. You could own one in every color if you got the fake ones for the price of an authentic one.
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Support authenticity. I guess you're ok with supporting China making counterfeit items. I'm not. There's a reason why it's such a big deal. Then you purchasing fakes have no correlation with the country's debt to China. You are a horrible person.
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Support authenticity. I guess you're ok with supporting China making counterfeit items. I'm not. There's a reason why it's such a big deal. Then you purchasing fakes have no correlation with the country's debt to China. You are a horrible person.
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Hey smart one, I've never bought a counterfeit item in my life, learn how to read before calling me a horrible person. I was wanting to start a dialogue (conversation just in case you don't understand the word) about peoples opinion. Just an FYI our chin high debt to China has NOTHING to do with people choosing fake cases over authentic ones.....more than likely Spigen produces its cases in China so please quit trying to start a politically fueled discussion.
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Hey smart one, I've never bought a counterfeit item in my life, learn how to read before calling me a horrible person. I was wanting to start a dialogue (conversation just in case you don't understand the word) about peoples opinion. Just an FYI our chin high debt to China has NOTHING to do with people choosing fake cases over authentic ones.....more than likely Spigen produces its cases in China so please quit trying to start a politically fueled discussion.
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burn!
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May i know where to get the fake ones?
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Support authenticity. I guess you're ok with supporting China making counterfeit items. I'm not. There's a reason why it's such a big deal. Then you purchasing fakes have no correlation with the country's debt to China. You are a horrible person.
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Who cares what people buy. If you can afford to buy the authentic then good for you. There are people on these forums that actually want to save money like me and I couldn't care less if my money went to china if I could get "Fake" products for half the price, and you have no right to call people horrible for that.
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May i know where to get the fake ones?
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...alaxy-S3-SIII-I9300-retail/619436282.html#thf
That's the link he said he bought from, said it was free shipping but took about two weeks to get to Texas.
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...alaxy-S3-SIII-I9300-retail/619436282.html#thf
That's the link he said he bought from, said it was free shipping but took about two weeks to get to Texas.
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No bumper
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No bumper
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bumper? do you mean the coloured frame?
package contains:
1x Neo Hybrid TPU Case for Galaxy S3
1x Neo Hybrid Polycarbonate Frame for Galaxy S3
1x Clear Screen Protector
1x Micro-fiber fabric
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bumper? do you mean the coloured frame?
package contains:
1x Neo Hybrid TPU Case for Galaxy S3
1x Neo Hybrid Polycarbonate Frame for Galaxy S3
1x Clear Screen Protector
1x Micro-fiber fabric
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Lol. Nvm, i thought this thread was for the bumper. Aha
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chrischoi said:
Support authenticity. I guess you're ok with supporting China making counterfeit items. I'm not. There's a reason why it's such a big deal. Then you purchasing fakes have no correlation with the country's debt to China. You are a horrible person.
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I bought one... number one, I don't believe it's a "knock off", it is just buying it, "factory direct".
number two, Chinese kids need to eat too!
I bought authentic and the buttons don't match well! Went back for a refund!
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I bought authentic and the buttons don't match well! Went back for a refund!
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I also bought one. You got me worried. If the buttons don't line up then I will send it back and get a DBA case.
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so can anyone post pictures of the cheaper chinese version? lol
I wouldn't trust the op.... He seems shady. I'm willing to bet that the listing is fake / Chinese knockoff.
Also if you haven't figured it out, the OP owns that ebay account. He should have been honest about that from the beginning.
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So the button problems are not yet fixed with this case?
I've seen a bunch of threads regarding that the Lifeproof cases aren't out yet... But on eBay there are a few cases for sale. I'm guessing these are fake but the pictures look pretty legit. Any experience with these? I'm still new so I can't post links but if you type in "S3 Lifeproof" on eBay it should pop up.
Their fake.
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Their fake.
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They're *
Nothing Lifeproof comes up with "s3"
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Nothing for me either, you sure you saw lifeproof s3?
kingston73 said:
Nothing for me either, you sure you saw lifeproof s3?
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Yeah I searched last night too. They showed up, but totally fake..
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I was about to start a thread and remembered there already was one. So since this thread I've noticed a large increase in the number of fake lifeproof's, I'm assuming some company in china got the specs and started making replicas. Looks like the prices are in the $40 to $50 range, so who's going to be the guinea pig and buy one? Part of me wants to try it since the real lifeproof cases cost $80, but another part of me thinks that its stupid to spend $50 on something that could be complete crap. Especially if it ships from china or hong kong, if I don't like it I'd have to pay the shipping all the way back. Plus I'd have to wait 3 weeks just to get it and possibly another 3 weeks to get the refund........
Anybody want to sponsor me? I'll put a big pictorial and detailed review?:laugh:
LifeProof
I'll be ordering one from a US Seller for a slightly higher markup. I can post a video review on Youtube, and here as well. I'll get it some time next week, as I'll probably order it with my birthday money or when my paycheck comes in. And hey, if you want to push $5 towards the cause, I wouldn't be opposed They look exactly like the iPhone version, even down to the packaging and colors available. one seller even mentioned that they aren't LifeProof branded, but had a 1 month return/refund/warrenty. In addition, Paypal and my bank offer a certain amount of time to make sure a product actually works (3 or 6 months, I think). I'm game for giving it a shot!
I imagine that the install would be the same as for an iPhone... and I'd want to check the seals BEFORE installing my phone... that'd be really sad.
Found it but it's not on lifeproof website.
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Found it but it's not on lifeproof website.
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Right, that's the whole point of this entire thread. These are FAKE or replicas or whatever you want to call them, that's why this thread got started. That's why they only cost $40 to $50 dollars. That's why some of them are from CHINA. I think I'll probably end up buying one of these once I find a white one that's being sold here in the US. I know they all are probably being made in the same place in Hong Kong or somewhere but I don't see any reason to order something and wait for a month for it to get here.
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Found it but it's not on lifeproof website.
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If it's not on the site, that means...
last thing needed is for a fake "waterproof" case to fail at 6" of water lol
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last thing needed is for a fake "waterproof" case to fail at 6" of water lol
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Being that lifeproof has yet to release the case, what's the alternative? If you need protection a fake case is better than nothing.
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Being that lifeproof has yet to release the case, what's the alternative? If you need protection a fake case is better than nothing.
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I love my water proof otterbox armor series . It's bulky compaired to the lifeproof that doesnt exist yet, but feels like it'll take on anything.
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I ordered one. I have one for my work 4S, sho I'll compare when I get it.
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I love my water proof otterbox armor series . It's bulky compaired to the lifeproof that doesnt exist yet, but feels like it'll take on anything.
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I didn't even know this one existed. I'll have to look into it. I take it you're happy with the case? Is touch sensitivity okay? I had the OBEX for a week and hated it. I like to five and would like to have something I can take on the boat with me that I don't have to worry about getting banned around or splashed. I have no intentions of actually taking it into the water.
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I didn't even know this one existed. I'll have to look into it. I take it you're happy with the case? Is touch sensitivity okay? I had the OBEX for a week and hated it. I like to five and would like to have something I can take on the boat with me that I don't have to worry about getting banned around or splashed. I have no intentions of actually taking it into the water.
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Works great touch and sound are perfect. And real easy yo take off and on.
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Works great touch and sound are perfect. And real easy yo take off and on.
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How does it affect the sound output?
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How does it affect the sound output?
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More like how does it not affect it. Midne sounds like it does without a case on it.
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So who's gonna be the guinea pig and take one of the "life proof" cases swimming? Lol
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Cruzerlite are trying to screw people over with their new Spi-force case. They are a cheap generic case that they are repackaging and reselling. You can get the case for $2.79 shipped on eBay. Essentially Cruzerlite are showing you what they are willing to sluff off on you at a 450+% mark up. Please do not support this company, It shows what they think of their paying customers when they will blatantly take your money like this.
The reason I take issue with Cruzerlite is because they are a well known quality case maker and now they are pawning this case of on you. And while it may have decent build quality, you are still being gouged.
Ebay $2.79 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Armor-Dual-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item51b5c3c3f7
Cruzerlite $13 http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/lg/nexus-5/cruzerlite-spi-force-case-for-nexus-5
Find a difference.....
Here are others to show that this is just some generic make that people are reselling as their own. NOT CRUZERLITE'S
Hyperion: http://nexus5accessories.com/hyperion-explorer-nexus-5-rugged-cases/
Kayscase http://www.amazon.com/KAYSCASE-Armo...d=1383855740&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+kayscase
Minisuit http://www.amazon.com/Minisuit-Rubb...1385786955&sr=8-16&keywords=NEXUS+5+KICKSTAND
Jcase http://www.amazon.com/JKase-DIABLO-...=1385786955&sr=8-7&keywords=NEXUS+5+KICKSTAND
Fosman http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HYBO-R...1385787130&sr=8-18&keywords=NEXUS+5+KICKSTAND
Pretty much you are paying for the brand and it's guarantees. Those China cases are knockoffs
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I received my cruzerlite experience car a few days ago and it's gorgeous slim and very week designed. I literally can't find anything to complain about. And it's cheaper than they brands like Spigen which not only fail to actually protect your phone when it drops but ate more expensive and defective. Sure generic non brand cases are cheaper, but this had always been the case. I believe that cruzerlite had been the only car maker for nexus 5 to release a skin and beautiful and non defective case. No need to complain just but a generic one than a brand name one...
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Pretty much you are paying for the brand and it's guarantees. Those China cases are knockoffs
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The eBay ones are not knock offs. It is a generic make that has been branded by many major makers. Search the forums here and you will find this case made by many names. The Cruzerlite one is the same make and origin. They are identical so you are just paying for the Cruzerlite name which is not even on the case..
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I received my cruzerlite experience car a few days ago and it's gorgeous slim and very week designed. I literally can't find anything to complain about. And it's cheaper than they brands like Spigen which not only fail to actually protect your phone when it drops but ate more expensive and defective. Sure generic non brand cases are cheaper, but this had always been the case. I believe that cruzerlite had been the only car maker for nexus 5 to release a skin and beautiful and non defective case. No need to complain just but a generic one than a brand name one...
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Well if you paid Cruzerlite for it you got gouged. Too bad you didn't know this sooner.
If you paid for jeans or clothes you got gouged. You've been getting ripped off your whole life and you didn't know it.... Sad I know, but should we pity you man?
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If you paid for jeans or clothes you got gouged. You've been getting ripped off your whole life and you didn't know it.... Sad I know, but should we pity you man?
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That is a terrible analogy. If i paid 30 dollars for a Hilfiger shirt and then you paid 120 for the exact same shirt. It's not me whom you should pity. Don't be a ****, this post is to save people money.
Thanks for looking out for our wallets but shame on whoever would buy this hidious case. Sort of defeats the purpose of the Nexus 5's slim design
If you think they are doing you off then realize all other case makers such ad Spigen are ripping you off much more
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If you think they are doing you off then realize all other case makers such ad Spigen are ripping you off much more
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Are you retarded? Have you found a Spigen case for $3 anywhere ever? This is not about production cost VS Sale price. We aren't disputing business economics. If you cant grasp what this post is about then STFU and leave.
Lol...
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Don't get angry. If I could successfully sell the exact same product at a higher price than the competitors, I would. Blame capitalism, not smart business. Anyway, their TPU is where it's at.
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Don't get angry. If I could successfully sell the exact same product at a higher price than the competitors, I would. Blame capitalism, not smart business. Anyway, their TPU is where it's at.
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Their bugdroid is a classic.
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Are you retarded? Have you found a Spigen case for $3 anywhere ever? This is not about production cost VS Sale price. We aren't disputing business economics. If you cant grasp what this post is about then STFU and leave.
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rest...n-dress-for-samsung-i9300-free/627064114.html
Here you go $3 usd
Lol I think BSCS's girlfriend is from cruzerlitr and broke up with him so now he is taking his anger out on them. Anyways BSCS the value of your thread is worthless. if you really want to help us go donate some money to developers and don't tell people to stfu.
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Lol I think BSCS's girlfriend is from cruzerlitr and broke up with him so now he is taking his anger out on them. Anyways BSCS the value of your thread is worthless. if you really want to help us go donate some money to developers and don't tell people to stfu.
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Technically the value of my thread is $9, and of the 500+ views its had, someone will not be buying the Spi-force. Now STFU.
I can almost guarantee these cases are not the same. I've ordered cases from China and usually they use cheaper and thinner materials and the edges are rugged. You are paying 4x more but you get better quality, warranty, and faster shipping.
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I can almost guarantee these cases are not the same. I've ordered cases from China and usually they use cheaper and thinner materials and the edges are rugged. You are paying 4x more but you get better quality, warranty, and faster shipping.
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I have ordered cases from China too and everywhere else both OEM and knock off. I know a thing or 2 (or 67) about them. These are identical and that is why a minimum of 6 different case makers/sellers have branded them as their own without being sued..
Stop crying dude, someone will listen to you. It's not the end of the world. Also looks like I am not stfu.
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Stop crying dude, someone will listen to you. It's not the end of the world. Also looks like I am not stfu.
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The awesome thing is that every time you comment you bump this thread to the top of the list thus increasing its value and helpfulness/exposure, so by all means continue. You only help with what I am doing.