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Just ordered: Black TPU case from amazon. (cant post link - I am new)
i have been using the case from Tmobile for the last few days but it is too bulky. I hope this one is a bit thinner. Just passing another option along - will report back when it arrives.
also, these are the screen protectors I found... they will be here soon. again, I will report back ASAP: "REALOOK T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant Anti-Fingerprint Premium LCD Screen Protector 2 Pack"
take care,
Doon
Is this the one you bought?
thats the one! i hope it's a good option.
Looks kinda "Meh"
Im sticking with my tmobile case which to my surprise was pretty well made, until reviews about the mesh case get in.
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Im sticking with my tmobile case which to my surprise was pretty well made, until reviews about the mesh case get in.
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Same here. I saw the gel case in my local store a few days before I got my Vibrant and decided I would wait until it's official "launch" day to see what else they'd get. I got to the store, and not only do they not have any other cases, they don't have the original one anymore! I had to drive 20 minutes to another store to get one and I actually really like it. I planed on getting a gel case anyways just so it could have some shock drop protection, and this case looks and feels great.
Seriously. We pay $600 for this phone. TMO sells this case in high quality for $20 bucks.
if you can afford $600 whats another $20 to save your investment? same goes for the screen protector
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Seriously. We pay $600 for this phone. TMO sells this case in high quality for $20 bucks.
if you can afford $600 whats another $20 to save your investment? same goes for the screen protector
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sucks to be you if you payed $600 for a phone. t mobile cases are the shiz they do the job well
T-Mobile sells the phone for $500 without a contract? Most people get it cheaper than that...
Why anyone would pay $600 is beyond me...
For those who have an older plan it is worth in the long run to pay 600 now and not being forced into a higher price plan and never being able to get cheaper plan again.
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For those who have an older plan it is worth in the long run to pay 600 now and not being forced into a higher price plan and never being able to get cheaper plan again.
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its $500 not $600
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its $500 not $600
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It was 541.24 to me in texas
I believe I just found the perfect case for the Motorola Xoom!
I really love the original Motorola Xoom Portfolio case but the fact that is leaving scratches on the Xoom and most importantly the missing angle for typing on it, was keeping me away from buying it.
It looks like this case I just found is completely identical with the original one, extremely similar design but with an extra adjustment for typing! Hopefully it doen't leave scratches too!
I beleive this is what most people are looking forward to..
Here is the link
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather.html
Picture here
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather/showimage.html
I am not familiar with this website and it looks like a wholesale/mass order seller and there is no price.
But at least this is a great start
What you guys think?
Edit, more info:
It's made by a company called Y-Case.
Official website of the product here:
http://www.y-case.com/product.asp?id=568&show_list=1
nMIK-3 said:
I believe I just found the perfect case for the Motorola Xoom!
I really love the original Motorola Xoom Portfolio case but the fact that is leaving scratches on the Xoom and most importantly the missing angle for typing on it, was keeping me away from buying it.
It looks like this case I just found is completely identical with the original one, extremely similar design but with an extra adjustment for typing! Hopefully it doen't leave scratches too!
I beleive this is what most people are looking forward to..
Here is the link
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather.html
Picture here
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather/showimage.html
I am not familiar with this website and it looks like a wholesale/mass order seller and there is no price.
But at least this is a great start
What you guys think?
Edit, more info:
It's made by a company called Y-Case.
Official website of the product here:
http://www.y-case.com/product.asp?id=568&show_list=1
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I think that looks pretty cool.. I didn't see pricing on the official site though
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nMIK-3 said:
I believe I just found the perfect case for the Motorola Xoom!
I really love the original Motorola Xoom Portfolio case but the fact that is leaving scratches on the Xoom and most importantly the missing angle for typing on it, was keeping me away from buying it.
It looks like this case I just found is completely identical with the original one, extremely similar design but with an extra adjustment for typing! Hopefully it doen't leave scratches too!
I beleive this is what most people are looking forward to..
Here is the link
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather.html
Picture here
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/430766837/For_Motorola_Xoom_stand_wallet_leather/showimage.html
I am not familiar with this website and it looks like a wholesale/mass order seller and there is no price.
But at least this is a great start
What you guys think?
Edit, more info:
It's made by a company called Y-Case.
Official website of the product here:
http://www.y-case.com/product.asp?id=568&show_list=1
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It looks exactly like the Motorola portafolio case. But probably more expensive.
Evo Better Than The Best...
lokko21 said:
It looks exactly like the Motorola portafolio case. But probably more expensive.
Evo Better Than The Best...
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And still no port for charging while closed.
This case will probably leave scratches 2.
It's very similar to the popular Toblino iPad case, which is well liked.
I actually reached out to the manufacturer of this case. The reply back was:
"The price for this case is 5.0usd/pc,MOQ is 300pcs." ... sadly I'm not an importer and am not willing to take the risk to import 300 units and resell them! Even at $5 each!
Hopefully someone will pick it up for distribution in the U.S.
FYI, the KeviKev case is available on Alibaba as well, for significantly less $$$... the markup is pretty severe on that case.
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It's very similar to the popular Toblino iPad case, which is well liked.
I actually reached out to the manufacturer of this case. The reply back was:
"The price for this case is 5.0usd/pc,MOQ is 300pcs." ... sadly I'm not an importer and am not willing to take the risk to import 300 units and resell them! Even at $5 each!
Hopefully someone will pick it up for distribution in the U.S.
FYI, the KeviKev case is available on Alibaba as well, for significantly less $$$... the markup is pretty severe on that case.
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Yes it is availible on there as well now get a quote for genuine leather not the $5 PU man made stinky stuff, add the shipping import taxes customs duties shipping supplies federal taxes state taxes cost of operating, web fees paypal fees ebay fees ect ect and i bet you would be amazed at what they wind up costing. Now look at the flimsy cheap motorola OEM case that sells for the same price, who's mark up is worse? and as you said you wouldnt take the risk at $5 That $5 ends up being $30 by the time you add everything up,Thanks
JerryGilreath said:
It's very similar to the popular Toblino iPad case, which is well liked.
I actually reached out to the manufacturer of this case. The reply back was:
"The price for this case is 5.0usd/pc,MOQ is 300pcs." ... sadly I'm not an importer and am not willing to take the risk to import 300 units and resell them! Even at $5 each!
Hopefully someone will pick it up for distribution in the U.S.
FYI, the KeviKev case is available on Alibaba as well, for significantly less $$$... the markup is pretty severe on that case.
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are you sure the KeviKev case is the same one on Alibaba? Maybe the leather quality is different?
I'm only asking because I was actually thinking of getting the KeviKev case. The Pdair case is nice, but very expensive ($120) http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000659_11001165_11001166&products_id=32373
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are you sure the KeviKev case is the same one on Alibaba? Maybe the leather quality is different?
I'm only asking because I was actually thinking of getting the KeviKev case. The Pdair case is nice, but very expensive ($120) http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000659_11001165_11001166&products_id=32373
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Now that's a good looking case
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@kevikev ... your points are exactly why I wouldn't take the risk. Note I didn't cut your business down for doing the importing... in fact I think you're doing a great job and a fantastic service to the Xoom community. Bravo. If you peruse the forums, here and at the owner support site, you'll quickly notice I've been pimping your cases... because of these reasons. As a matter of fact, I was one of the first to note it and drive people to your site and ebay auction. So, be nice! I'm allowed to have an opinion kevikev!
That said... $48 is still pretty steep for a case... including the crappy moto case I purchased on day 1. Not to say I wouldn't pay that much for a decent leather case... with proper cutouts of course ;-)
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@kevikev ... your points are exactly why I wouldn't take the risk. Note I didn't cut your business down for doing the importing... in fact I think you're doing a great job and a fantastic service to the Xoom community. Bravo. If you peruse the forums, here and at the owner support site, you'll quickly notice I've been pimping your cases... because of these reasons. As a matter of fact, I was one of the first to note it and drive people to your site and ebay auction. So, be nice! I'm allowed to have an opinion kevikev!
That said... $48 is still pretty steep for a case... including the crappy moto case I purchased on day 1. Not to say I wouldn't pay that much for a decent leather case... with proper cutouts of course ;-)
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OK I just wanted to clarify there are many so called leather cases showing up now at a cheaper price. But trust me they are bicast or pu synthetic leather not from a animal the use to moo if you go to that website use coupon code (xoom) be 10% off till Sunday midnite not good on ebay
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OK I just wanted to clarify there are many so called leather cases showing up now at a cheaper price. But trust me they are bicast or pu synthetic leather not from a animal the use to moo if you go to that website use coupon code (xoom) be 10% off till Sunday midnite not good on ebay
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that's good to know...the leather makes all the difference
Also, the xoom is kinda curved in the back...does the leather curve up as well so its not a loose fit on the side edges?
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@kevikev ... your points are exactly why I wouldn't take the risk. Note I didn't cut your business down for doing the importing... in fact I think you're doing a great job and a fantastic service to the Xoom community. Bravo. If you peruse the forums, here and at the owner support site, you'll quickly notice I've been pimping your cases... because of these reasons. As a matter of fact, I was one of the first to note it and drive people to your site and ebay auction. So, be nice! I'm allowed to have an opinion kevikev!
That said... $48 is still pretty steep for a case... including the crappy moto case I purchased on day 1. Not to say I wouldn't pay that much for a decent leather case... with proper cutouts of course ;-)
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but you also have to realize the risk he is taking ....he may not sell all of them....he has to pay taxes, and many other overhead costs. ~$40 is not bad ....the plasticy crap case motorola produces is just as much
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but you also have to realize the risk he is taking ....he may not sell all of them....he has to pay taxes, and many other overhead costs. ~$40 is not bad ....the plasticy crap case motorola produces is just as much
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Risk is right the other night the power went out and I tripped on a stack of them lol
I have 300 plus I pad 1 cases that I can't sell for less than I paid I also have 200 tab cases that I can't sell at cost, I could go on and on but that's the risk its not like getting 100 of your friends together and everyone pitches in 20 bucks you order 100 cases and split them you don't. Need to pays taxes accountants and so on. Thanks for you post I'm glad to see someone realizes that this is work. Best buy probibly pays 5 bucks for the motor case now that's a markup
kevikevdottcom said:
Risk is right the other night the power went out and I tripped on a stack of them lol
I have 300 plus I pad 1 cases that I can't sell for less than I paid I also have 200 tab cases that I can't sell at cost, I could go on and on but that's the risk its not like getting 100 of your friends together and everyone pitches in 20 bucks you order 100 cases and split them you don't. Need to pays taxes accountants and so on. Thanks for you post I'm glad to see someone realizes that this is work. Best buy probibly pays 5 bucks for the motor case now that's a markup
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Thanks
the xoom is kinda curved in the back...does the leather curve up as well so its not a loose fit on the side edges??
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Thanks
the xoom is kinda curved in the back...does the leather curve up as well so its not a loose fit on the side edges??
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Its a good fit not curved though, I do have one being built that is like the Motorola case but in a carbon fiber leather like material that the clips are leather warped if you look at my website at the tab case you'll see what it will look like but made for the xoom it will actually have a typing position did you guys get the coupon code for the xoom. Case 10% off use the coupon code xoom.
ZooGue Case
Just wanted to let you all know about the ZooGue case. It can go into any angle and you have access to all the ports. It at a good price aswell for only 49.99
I also used this code for 5 bucks off. ZGHENDREN26
this case is for ipad 2 not xoom dont buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170611519979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
one size fits all lol
Henendez said:
Just wanted to let you all know about the ZooGue case. It can go into any angle and you have access to all the ports. It at a good price aswell for only 49.99
I also used this code for 5 bucks off. ZGHENDREN26
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not a fan of that string hanging around...rather have magnet closure like the kevikev case
Here it is..
https://www.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung/pixelskinhd-for-samsung-galaxy-nexus.html
Thanks for the link.
The case looks kinda meh to me and a tad bit expensive for the design/material.
Agreed. $30 for a simple case is pretty steep.
Bah. I was hoping for a Candyshell. I'll consider buying it when it hits eBay for half the price and ive seen some video reviews.
I might need to start charging more that is kinda lame for $30. It would be worth a buy @ $10. I wonder if it working with the extended battery.
That looks pretty cool but $30???
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Over priced cases are for suckers and Iphone users
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Over priced cases are for suckers and Iphone users
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Thanks Joel. I needed a laugh like that today.
If it was a candyshell I might pay 20 bucks. But $30 for that?
Expensive, and covered button, and "for Verizon model only"
Not good
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"This fits the Verizon version only. Accommodates the extended battery, too!"
Little pricey, but at least they're clear about what exactly it fits.
I agree with everyone else.. $30 for a 'standard' TPU case is too much!
meh ill be the guinea pig, ordered 1
when i get it ill let u guys know how it is and maybe some pics too
It's cool, but not for 30 bones.
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I agree with everyone else.. $30 for a 'standard' TPU case is too much!
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Is it a TPU case? I went back to the product page and it didn't say whether it's a TPU case or not. The last case I got from them was for my wife's (3G? the square-ish one)) iPod nano, and that was pretty good quality.
Used a few Speck product before. They produce quality case.
However
This is not worth $30 lol
They thought Android users were stupid sheep like the iPoo users who pay any amount for any accessory. Luckily we have Cruzerlite that can fill our needs for the cases.
I bought the Speck case for my Macbook Air and after having to pay customs and blabla (the total case+shipping+customs was about $80) one of the lids that keeps the case attached to the laptop broke (it just broke by itself), reading on the web I saw it was not only me, it happens all the time to almost everyone so... No more overpriced Speck products for me, thanks.
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What are you, 5?
I wished it was the candyshell. Pixelskin isnt worth $30
definitely not worth $30,
but its eye catching though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-LEATH...968894?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c629c42be
A leather case for US $1,395.00!
...at least the free shipping helps
Wow, 10 sold already!
Time to get into the "Insanely overpriced cell phone accessory" market
its too expensive for no good reason,
Damn I could buy 2.3 notes with the price of this case
I like how its design of flip from the bottom. But the price is also insanely FLIPPED AS WELL lol...
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Well, eight of them sold at $13.95. Obviously there was some error after those.
The case is rubberish and so is the seller. I personally won't buy from any seller with a feedback less than 99.7%.
If you click on the item sold history, you will find 8/10 of these cases were sold for $13.95. Apparently, those two paid $1395 are either dumb as f0ck or they are just part of this scam (falsely inflate the value of this item)
Wow and I thought my Piel Frama was too expensive...
That is just a normal eBay trick. If the seller doesn't have an item in stock anymore, he puts the price high as hell so that no one buys it but still gets the 'clicks'. Ebay is filled with that kind of auctions.
Lol, insane people with insane tacts
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-LEATH...968894?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c629c42be
A leather case for US $1,395.00!
...at least the free shipping helps
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its mentioned "Phone not supplied"...with the price tag,i was expecting two pieces atleast..
Hi,
are there any styleswap cover that cost less than the originals?
Thank you.
No.
Aliexpress sell some, not sure what they are like, tempted to order myself.
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Aliexpress sell some, not sure what they are like, tempted to order myself.
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I ordered a Rosewood Styleswap on Aliexpress about two weeks ago. Was discounted from 25€ to 18€ so I gave it a shot. Pretty sure it's not legit, but I'd be happy to take some pics once it arrives.
I ordered the same yesterday with a tempered glass protector, has to be worth a shot i guess lol
Just ordered a black apricot cover for 17.49. Rolling my dice here also. I sure hope its real. This would be 10 dollars cheaper than OP and no paying for shipping.
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I ordered a Rosewood Styleswap on Aliexpress about two weeks ago. Was discounted from 25€ to 18€ so I gave it a shot. Pretty sure it's not legit, but I'd be happy to take some pics once it arrives.
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I have been tempted to order the same. Interested in seeing your pictures when it arrives.
Looks like there's a lot of listings on eBay for style swaps for $12-$15.
Some of them say they aren't original and some don't. They all of course just use the stock image.
Tempted to buy one but don't want it to be crap.
Andrew025 said:
Looks like there's a lot of listings on eBay for style swaps for $12-$15.
Some of them say they aren't original and some don't. They all of course just use the stock image.
Tempted to buy one but don't want it to be crap.
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Yes, 12-15 $ still too much for the crap. Even original plastic dont know worth it or not
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I have been tempted to order the same. Interested in seeing your pictures when it arrives.
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Me too. Do it please.
I will be happy to post pictures once arrived
I also have a black apricot, kevlar, and rosewood back cover on the way from Aliexpress. In fact it may even be from the same listings as some of you guys here have bought from. They claim it to be original, and I honestly won't be surprised if they are genuine. After all OnePlus is from China. The phone is made in China, the official accessories are made and packed in China. And it is known that you can buy authentic stuff for Chinese brands from Taobao, Aliexpress..etc what not, even if they cost a lot less. The reason why they can afford to sell them so cheap is usually due to over production and cuts in packaging, so don't be surprised if your back cover comes shipped without the retail packaging. But it doesn't matter as long as its authentic.
I have also ordered the Apricot. Looking forward to give reviews
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These ones are on eBay. They look okay so be interesting to see how they fit. Out of Hong Kong.
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultra-Slim...us-2-Two-Swap-Styles-/252095750721?nav=SEARCH
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These ones are on eBay. They look okay so be interesting to see how they fit. Out of Hong Kong.
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultra-Slim...us-2-Two-Swap-Styles-/252095750721?nav=SEARCH
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- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the itemprice or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility.
- Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Don't know what your country's customs is like, but you might want to reconsider as the price may very well rise quite a bit. It's also specified that this is not genuine and the cover is made out of PC (polycarbonate). This is a pretty durable type of plastic, but prone to change colour after being exposed to sunlight for too long. It's also more prone to scratches, slippier than other materials and more likely to acquire fingerprints, grease and sweat than other materials.
Waterdroid said:
- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the itemprice or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility.
- Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Don't know what your country's customs is like, but you might want to reconsider as the price may very well rise quite a bit. It's also specified that this is not genuine and the cover is made out of PC (polycarbonate). This is a pretty durable type of plastic, but prone to change colour after being exposed to sunlight for too long. It's also more prone to scratches, slippier than other materials and more likely to acquire fingerprints, grease and sweat than other materials.
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Thats what literally every seller on ebay and aliexpress says regardless of what they are selling.
What's more important is this portion in the description:
*Brand: OEM
*Condition: Brand New
*Material: PC(special treatment, look and feel almost exactly the same as the original product)
*Color: Bamboo/Black Apricot/Kevlar/Rosewood/Sandstone Black
*Compatible with: OnePlus 2
*An battery back cover, not a case.
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Also notice the picture of the phone with the sandstone cover back, the OnePlus logo is not present. Might be photoshopped to remove the logo due to risk of getting taken down however. But at that price it might be worth a shot even if its a replica? Butif the Aliexpress listings turn out to be the real deal, I'd rather buy that instead for 17.49 USD. :victory:
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Also notice the picture of the phone with the sandstone cover back, the OnePlus logo is not present. Might be photoshopped to remove the logo due to risk of getting taken down however. But at that price it might be worth a shot even if its a replica? Butif the Aliexpress listings turn out to be the real deal, I'd rather buy that instead for 17.49 USD. :victory:
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They even say it's not original:
Not Original Product
It's definitely a replica I'd say.
I brought 2 from aliexpress the day the oneplus 2 was released and received them this week and are 100% legit
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I brought 2 from aliexpress the day the oneplus 2 was released and received them this week and are 100% legit
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How much did you pay for one?
Waterdroid said:
- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the itemprice or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility.
- Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Don't know what your country's customs is like, but you might want to reconsider as the price may very well rise quite a bit. It's also specified that this is not genuine and the cover is made out of PC (polycarbonate). This is a pretty durable type of plastic, but prone to change colour after being exposed to sunlight for too long. It's also more prone to scratches, slippier than other materials and more likely to acquire fingerprints, grease and sweat than other materials.
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Yeah I knew they weren't genuine but that is in Aussie $ so pretty cheap for US$ and Euros. Yeah no extra taxes coming into Oz for us, not yet anyway they have just changed the law for next year.
I bought this cover from Hong Kong and it is excellent. I was pretty dubious to the quality when I ordered but at that price why not. The fit is perfect and has a great non slip feel very similar to the original back case. I like it as it is nice and light and no extra bulk to the phone. I got the black cover just see what it looked like and very pleasantly surprised. In US$ just over $5.00. Bargin lol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Imak-Cow...us-Two-/221860707029?var=&hash=item33a7edbad5