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Fake SGP Neo Hybrid Color Series Case for only $14.39

I came across these fake SGP Neo Hybrid cases on eBay and purchased one for only $14.39 free shipping, I should be getting one in couple of days and post some pictures and maybe do a review. I contacted one of the buyers who already received the case about the quality, he replied back with the following.
(I did not realize it was fake, until i saw on the side "designed by spigen california". I had never heard of Sigen before, so i didn't know what to expect. Overall i'm impressed by the quality, only the white part is on top en bottom a little lose.. The case is definitely worth the money).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SGP-Neo-Hyb...392273?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e71bf7791
I received the case today and as promised I took some pictures, first two pictures were taken outside so you can see the actual color of the case, let me know if you have any question.

I was looking at these too. I was going to buy one but I go for the Ballistic instead.

Spigen IS SGP just another name
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The company is called Spigen SGP now

Not fake but very cheap. Probavly first gen cases.
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Be sure to check the serial number too.

I wanna know how there selling it for half of what it cost.
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My responses asking whether they were authorised resellers and if the case was genuine:
Dear:
Im not authorised reseller, The case is not the real SGP, It is a copy case
Thanks
- ougu_sz
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OK
I'll cancel it
Thanks
- merchal
Seems like they're not even pretending they're real?

Yeah, definitely fakes. Also messaged one of the sellers who was honest and stated it was not genuine. However, will be interesting to see what the quality is like. Cheers.
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beaver2233 said:
Yeah, definitely fakes. Also messaged one of the sellers who was honest and stated it was not genuine. However, will be interesting to see what the quality is like. Cheers.
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So you ordered it? Please let us know how it is when you get it. I want a cheap one but will probably end up ordering from SGP directly
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xXJay_RXx said:
So you ordered it? Please let us know how it is when you get it. I want a cheap one but will probably end up ordering from SGP directly
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No, the OP did
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No, the OP did
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Oh I thought you did since you said you messaged one of the sellers. My bad
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xXJay_RXx said:
Oh I thought you did since you said you messaged one of the sellers. My bad
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I purchased one and should be delivered within days, I will post pictures soon as I get it.

sebmw said:
I purchased one and should be delivered within days, I will post pictures soon as I get it.
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What I'm interested is about the volume rocker and home buttom. I wanna see if they have issues too
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xXJay_RXx said:
What I'm interested is about the volume rocker and home buttom. I wanna see if they have issues too
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Should be delivered by Thursday, I will check it out and report on the volume rocker and power buttons.

I could get them for less than USD 5, the quality looks good, you probably can tell them aprt if next to each other.

There are similar ones being sold with a black back as well. You can see them here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4168dafcea

pyro224 said:
There are similar ones being sold with a black back as well. You can see them here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4168dafcea
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Sorry but I don't think those are very similar at all. SPG is TPU with PC border....That case is silicone, PC back, and ugly.

kms108 said:
I could get them for less than USD 5, the quality looks good, you probably can tell them aprt if next to each other.
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link please?

BarnOwl said:
link please?
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go direct to china.
I go there every month.

OEM Authentic Galaxy S3 Battery Covers.

I just wanted to share this. I was pretty excited. Bought one. Don't have to worry about buying the "OEM" ones that are not authentic. U.S. Seller and all. Claims it's genuine. He has them in blue and white.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/gab_kiwi32/...p2047675.l2562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&rt=nc
Updated the link! Hit thanks if you're intrigued!
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chrischoi said:
I just wanted to share this. I was pretty excited. Bought one. Don't have to worry about buying the "OEM" ones that are not authentic. U.S. Seller and all. Claims it's genuine. He has them in blue and white.
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?cmd=SREF&pg=1&sellerId=gab_kiwi32&kw=seller:gab_kiwi32
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Nothing at this link...

Works for me. Also listed are genuine batteries. Thanks OP!
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Not sure about the batteries.. They don't say nfc on them like the original...
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Can't you just buy the OEM back covers at Verizon's site for like $7?
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bhags8 said:
Can't you just buy the OEM back covers at Verizon's site for like $7?
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With Verizon branding.
Q: why doesn't the battery actually say SAMSUNG? the OEM batteries say samsung on them. Aug-31-12
A: Hello, This battery is produced in the same factory than the original one. It is exactly the same samsung part,but due to copyright and license complications,factories do not stamp the samsung logo on them so they can sell them to other companies as well. In any case,I personally own an s3 and use a battery from this batch daily.It works just like the regular one. Hopefully this make things clearer.Thank you,
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China likes to do this stuff a lot. I updated the link. 100% feedback and in the US. I'll try it out.

no good for me...$40 postage to Australia -__- and is only Economy International Shipping

wow. it cost 40$ for shipping fee Wonder why it so cheap.

justbenice said:
wow. it cost 40$ for shipping fee Wonder why it so cheap.
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You should try amazon - there is 1 listed which is fulfilled by amazon so you know it should be genuine. 12 sterling + postage
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...p?ie=UTF8&qid=1346751580&sr=8-1&condition=new

its 2$ shipping for me Lol

corkie1 said:
You should try amazon - there is 1 listed which is fulfilled by amazon so you know it should be genuine. 12 sterling + postage
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...p?ie=UTF8&qid=1346751580&sr=8-1&condition=new
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Really? They are the same sellers on eBay and they come from China as well. Just because it's fulfilled by Amazon doesn't make it genuine.

CNN.COM
That's the most trusted replacement supplier in the world. Also, swbox ain't bad either. All Chinese suppliers aren't bad. These two are quite reputable. Check them out.

Wonder where this guy got so many covers. Mine is getting a bit scratched up on the corners after using my S3 bare for a few months, good to know I can get OEM covers on eBay.
I have the urge to get a white one and use it on my pebble blue, just to mix things up a bit.

Ordered one not to long ago and letters came off the back, just a warning. Don't remember if it was the same seller but the covers the same.
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jinosong said:
CNN.COM
That's the most trusted replacement supplier in the world. Also, swbox ain't bad either. All Chinese suppliers aren't bad. These two are quite reputable. Check them out.
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CNN.cn you mean? I love that site, I've bought hundreds of oem parts for my phones over the years. I haven't had any issues with anything they've sent me, so I'm glad to see them mentioned here
bc760 said:
Ordered one not to long ago and letters came off the back, just a warning. Don't remember if it was the same seller but the covers the same.
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See my response to the quote above this one as it fully applies here also, lol. The things they list as "oem" are 100% genuine Samsung parts. I've ordered iPhone parts for three different models, Samsung parts for six different models, and also Motorola and HTC parts and all have been genuine
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Seidio Active combo for 9.99 shipped

Never can have enough cases especially for this price. I ordered this yesterday and it shipped today.
http://www.buy.com/pr/SellerListings.aspx?sku=239753169&buy=1

mikec86 said:
Never can have enough cases especially for this price. I ordered this yesterday and it shipped today.
http://www.buy.com/pr/SellerListings.aspx?sku=239753169&buy=1
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Wow! Thanks for the tip will order it also at that price.

Here is a direct link:
http://cellbatt.store.buy.com/p/bla...ctive-combo-rubberized-hard-on/239753169.html
I dont think this will last. I actually like these cases better than my otterboxes....
Get em while you can. Mine is on the way @ $9.99 total.

Just ordered mine. Thanks for the link
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Would have easily jumped, but no shipping to Hawaii
Thanks anyways though!
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wtf... sold out!!!!!!

Yeah.... That sucks....
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Thanks in for 1
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missed it

I hope some jerk from here didn't buy a lot only so he could sell it at a higher price
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I have an Active Combo and it's pretty decent. However, Seidio is coming out with an Active Extended Combo to go with their Innocell 3500 mAh battery. Battery, new back plate, Active Extended Combo is a lot of money though.

Just received my active combo. Best 9.99 I've spent. It's real!
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mikec86 said:
Just received my active combo. Best 9.99 I've spent. It's real!
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that was quick.. i haven't even received shipping confirmation.

At least you got it before they sold out.
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Just received this message nine (9) times:
Hello,
I am so sorry for the delay. I just checked on your order and it looks like there was a discrepancy with our inventory system. We've been experiencing some technical difficulties recently, where items that aren't available were being re-listed. I do apologize and feel terrible about this. I went ahead and cancelled the order for you. I did not want you to wait any longer. The item did not have an estimated date of arrival. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I will be more than happy to help Thanks and have a wonderful day!
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Just received this message nine (9) times:
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that's bull crap, they're still listed as in-stock, except the price has gone up.. sounds to me like they don't want to honor the price. i'd probably leave them negative feedback.

tft said:
that's bull crap, they're still listed as in-stock, except the price has gone up.. sounds to me like they don't want to honor the price. i'd probably leave them negative feedback.
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Won't let you leave a review of the seller unless product ships. Trust me, I tried.

tft said:
that's bull crap, they're still listed as in-stock, except the price has gone up.. sounds to me like they don't want to honor the price. i'd probably leave them negative feedback.
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Buy.com is listing it as available at a higher price but that is from a different seller on Buy.com. This seller has not shown it as in stock (at any price) since shortly after the OP.
Edit: that was the case the other day. Now I see that Cellbatt is listing this case as being available... for $43.95.

Anyone else get this. I ordered one and received it already. I guess they had price mistake and it took a while to catch it.
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Anybody want to sell theirs?

Lifeproof Case on eBay?

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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hxphan said:
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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gangstafrank said:
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.

gangstafrank said:
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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edthesped said:
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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Speedin07si said:
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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edthesped said:
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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Speedin07si said:
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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fendergrab said:
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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Replica official Nexus 4 Bumper for Nexus 5

I found this on Amazon, it's a Nexus 5 bumper, that's a replica of the official Nexus 4 bumper:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JBU27WO
Has anyone here tried this case yet?

If it wasn't $23 I would go for it. That's too expensive for a bumper.

mmmmBACON said:
If it wasn't $23 I would go for it. That's too expensive for a bumper.
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Looks awesome. I would certainly buy it, but since its a replica, its not worth the $20 to produce hence it wont last as long as I would like it to.

Overprice. Another month and it gonna be around $10

Its all over aliexpress for much cheaper. Like $3.50 to $15 depending on the seller and how many you buy. There do seem to be different kinds of bumpers on there for the nexus 5, and the nexus 4 clone is the more expensive one.
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Looks like the price has gone down to $12.99 before shipping now. Was going to order one from Aliexpress, but maybe I'll get this one now.

muyoso said:
Its all over aliexpress for much cheaper. Like $3.50 to $15 depending on the seller and how many you buy. There do seem to be different kinds of bumpers on there for the nexus 5, and the nexus 4 clone is the more expensive one.
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If you could point me to a link where it's $3.50, then I'd bite. I'm not seeing anything that low on aliexpress, even with multiples.

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If you could point me to a link where it's $3.50, then I'd bite.
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The $3.50 one is a different style bumper. The Nexus 4 lookalike bumper is around $11-13.

Can't wait to see a review for this one.
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jxbanks said:
Looks like the price has gone down to $12.99 before shipping now. Was going to order one from Aliexpress, but maybe I'll get this one now.
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I don't think replicas are worth being over $10 before shipping. With it being a bumper and not a case, even more so.
For me, $8 - $9 with shipping included is probably the highest I'd go.

I got this in the mail from the amazon seller today. I'm very impressed with it. The buttons feel great and the texture on the rubbery parts is very grippy.
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rukkus said:
I got this in the mail from the amazon seller today. I'm very impressed with it. The buttons feel great and the texture on the rubbery parts is very grippy.
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Any chance you could post some pics?
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Sure give me a moment
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Here you go...

Do you think its worth the price?
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Looks awesome! Wish they shipped to the UK, I'd definitely get one.
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Do you think its worth the price?
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Sure why not? This color is only 10.99 + 1.99 shipping from that guy. Came in like 2-3 days. Feels nice and adds barely any weight.
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rukkus said:
Sure why not? This color is only 10.99 + 1.99 shipping from that guy. Came in like 2-3 days. Feels nice and adds barely any weight.
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how did you find it? Got a link to the seller?
EDIT: okay I feel dumb. I could have sworn there was an eBay reference, but you clearly got this from the original Amazon seller in the OP. I'm just not on the ball today. Sorry!

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Here you go...
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Does the phone sit flat? Ie the camera bump doesn't hit table first and make it wobble.
Thanks! I'm interested for sure.

pompatello said:
Looks awesome! Wish they shipped to the UK, I'd definitely get one.
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Looks like they will ship to the UK from this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nexus-5-Retro-Bumper-Case-LG-D820-by-Notch-It-Black-/171284650391
I ordered one from the Amazon page.