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looking for a case. hard/soft

There are so many cases to choose from. Could you recommend one that fits these requirements?
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Should not cover the three dock pins.
Not too thick so I can still use the google sleeve.
under $10, as most of them are under $5
If you own a case please let me know if it makes it harder to press the power button.
There are a bunch of "Skytouch" cases on meritline for <$4 shipped. Anyone have these?
http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?category=Cell+Phone+Case&SearchTerm=skytouch+nexus

I just got one from hand held items and the snap on are pieces of crap. I placed a screen protector on it and it made the protector bubble. Wont even snap close

I've been looking for a case as well and so far all I've found is basically junk.

Rubber TPU cases from dcmuggen on ebay are good wont fit in stock case all your gonna find that fit in the sleeve are skins and for those I recommend BSE http://www.bestskinsever.com/cell-phones/smart-phones/google-nexus-one-skin-1.html
Really though to meet your requirements a skin is your only choice if you want great protection though...
Then you cant go wrong here http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr3hnx1-bk.htm
Use code LOVE2010 will save you a couple bucks.

Thanks for the info NexVision.
I was looking at TPU...waiting for a plain transparent version without the check-box pattern.
BSE-- Is this just a scratch protector for the phone? The link above only shows a pic of the bare phone.
The seidio is nice but too expensive for me. $30.

BSE is a skin adheres directly to the phone almost like nothing is there just a thin plastic coating basically.
The TPU cases I as referring to where these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300389191608&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I bought the 5 pack since I have one my girl has one and my buddy has one.
The grey and black are the best IMO with the grey it matches the color of the phone and comes with a good screen protector as well.
Heres some pics of the cases http://picasaweb.google.com/nexvision/Cases?feat=directlink
Since then I got my black one in also and I like it. the red sticker comes right off and the empty space lines right up with the HTC on the back of the phone.

If strictly under $10 you really are looking for some junky stuff.
I mean I have always heard about the almost arriving seidio case that i ordered.
and currently use this one which I'm very pleased with the build quality, fit & accessibility of the phone itself:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_11000561_11000885&products_id=28070
genuinely pleased, hope i will like my seidio when it arrives too

I got a silicone case. It fits the N1 perfect and would protect it pretty good from a drop.
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/google-nexus-one-silicone-skins.html

OK, so snap on cases are out.
Leaning towards the grey TPU case now.

britoso said:
OK, so snap on cases are out.
Leaning towards the grey TPU case now.
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I'm looking for a snap on case, my friend had on on her iphone, and it had a plastic screen protector built in it it was a back and front and they clicked together... it was a good one because she dropped that phone all the time it was clear.. Anyone know what I'm talking about and where to find one?

droidzer said:
If strictly under $10 you really are looking for some junky stuff.
I mean I have always heard about the almost arriving seidio case that i ordered.
and currently use this one which I'm very pleased with the build quality, fit & accessibility of the phone itself:
genuinely pleased, hope i will like my seidio when it arrives too
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I got the case from PDair too.Before I use the product from PDair,I try one from ebay, but the quality seems too worse so, I prefer to buy one in high quality but with higher price.

NeoTouch case

Hi there.
Does anyone know how to buy from these guys? Can't find any internet-shop on their site or something.
http://www.hzhkkj.com/product_show.asp?pid=968&bigid=16&smallId=479
Also, can PDair be trusted? This case looks nice.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638

I have good experience with PDair pouches, always best quality You can find many of their products on ebay a few dollars cheaper. I'm gonna to buy this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/PDair-Black-Lea...QQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item335794a03c#shId

I love my PDAir Case

Thanks for the answers. I think I'll try to buy PDAair. The problem is I'm from Russia, so I don't know how would they deliver it to me.

Hello
I ordered this book case from PDair in hong kong. The delivery time to Germany was 14 days (to air mail). Without Problems, no custom duties.
I can recommend this case, it is accurately fitted and made in good quality.
PDair can be trusted.

Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality?

Qazer said:
Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality?
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i got my silicone case today and it is wonderful. perfectly fitting and good quality. the delivery took just one week from hong kong to germany. i can recommend this case. screen protect + silicone case is the best combo imo

jlambiq said:
Hi there.
Does anyone know how to buy from these guys? Can't find any internet-shop on their site or something.
http://www.hzhkkj.com/product_show.asp?pid=968&bigid=16&smallId=479
Also, can PDair be trusted? This case looks nice.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638
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I have the exact same one as you mentioned
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638
sweet case my friend, no need to worry. I mean free shipping, plus a quality leather keyring was what i got out of the whole deal, um... cant complain hey...

had the book case from PDair for like more than a month now. only complain is that it will begin to lose. it was very tightly fitted when new but now my phone can drop out of the case just by shaking it twice. lol. oh, mine also looking old pretty fast. just more than a month and it's looking rugged. LOL. maybe due to my roughness though.

Great!!!
PDair is a prefect shop which they provide service good and with positive reputation in the would, More than your money's worth
I will recommend it to my friends also.

"Qazer Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality? "
I have bought and used by approximately 15 days is perfect and the material seems excellent.
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Have been using the silicone case for about a month now.
Pros:
-good protection in case you drop the phone,
-the phone is not slippery any more so the chances of droping it are minimized
-better protection in case someone spills a glass of water on the table you have your phone on (personal experience )
-it is virtually impossible to scratch your phone
-the extra size added to the phone is minimall
cons:
-at first the phone is a bit uglier (after a while u get used to it)
-can`t put it in a pocket with the same ease due to the fact that it is not as slippery as before.
-each time you want to remove the back cover (micro sd or sim swapping)
you have to take off the case.
personally i recommend it..

how can i buy a silicon case? only is the corean shipping from ebay the one source?_a

I bought mine from ebay.
As far as i can remember that guy would ship the case worldwide,
so i think there shouldn`t be a problem shipping to Hungary.
Don`t worry about customs because something of such low value
wouldn`t have custom`s charge (at least here in Greece)

silicone case
hi all, i am using the silicone case now...before i was using the pdair pouch...
the pouch offers a better protection to the screen, bt the silicone case is definitely lighter and less bulky.

I am also switching from pdair--it is a very nice, high quality case but as mentioned has a tendency to swivel (especially when getting out of the car) and letting the phone slip out of the case and drop ( happened twice to me with some minor damag3e )-------so also moving to silicone

I also have the silicon case. Shipping was 3 days from Hongkong
to Germany. Bought it @ Ebay.
I also recommend it.

rumpelkammer said:
I also have the silicon case. Shipping was 3 days from Hongkong
to Germany. Bought it @ Ebay.
I also recommend it.
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TY for the informaion. 3 days, so... i just ordered one._a

You did good
I have for 1 month now, very happy.
Good quality and protection

For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too

For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
I just picked two of these up on Ebay for $8.99 shipped. The only way I can describe them is a silicone skin/hard case hybrid.
It's basically a silicone case with a hard cover that holds the silicone case on a bit better plus gives a little bit o' hard cover type protection. Every silicone case i've had in the past liked to slip off pretty easily - this doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon!
The ones I got were the lime green and carbon fiber variants, but they can be also had in pink, blue or black. I thought the lime green with black screamed Android!
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
Ebay seller's name is "moderntechs" . Search with keywords on Ebay "Nexus Hard Silicone" and you'll pull them right up!

wow that's pretty awesome. I know there was a company that made something similar for iPhones, and some people here were emailing them to petition for a N1 model. I have to say this probably does exactly the same thing for much, much cheaper.
Nice find!
EDIT: does this case make your phone really hot when there is heavy data usage?

I think I worded that poorly.. $8.99 EACH shipped, but still, not a bad deal.

do you have an invisible skin or best skin ever? I have a best skin ever and have found that a couple(admittedly cheap) hard snap on cases I've purchased wouldn't close completely due to this skin, but it sounds like these are a bit different?

I have no additional skin but I have no doubts this would fit with one of those.

I believe it's a knock-off for Casemate tough hybrid
doesn't look the same but idea is identical
JWhipple said:
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
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I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?

gsvnet said:
I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap

tokyomonster said:
I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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Lime green seems to also have free shipping -
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3a58d45c54

Re: For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
case mate makes something like that...
I have it plus a skin by BSE, just in case some dust gets under it.Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.

xEM1x said:
I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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that'd be nice. I look forward to it

how fast does this guy ship?
just bought one myself.

I ordered both of mine on a Monday and they arrived on Friday. That's about normal for first class mail between California and Florida though.

I say invest in a good case. Get Seidio Innocase II. Feels very good in the hand. All worth the money.

I got my case on Monday. I can do a video review as well if anyone likes..
Quick take: It has a real solid feel, looks pretty cool, and even my fashion conscious girlfriend agrees. There were a few *small* nitpicks with the fit that I had that are hard to explain in typing, but it was definitely worth the 8 bucks. Again, it feels considerably solid and I like that it works with a bestskinever where a traditional hard case does not.
Deal breaker: It's so solid, that's kind of a pain to take off of the phone. I have a desktop dock that I use every night and live with the fact that I just have to remove the standard gelli type soft cases, which is easy to do. So, for that reason I probably won't be using it much, but if I didn't use a dock, I'd use this case 24/7

I have to agree 100% - very solid, especially for the price!
I looked at the MyBat website and I see that they make similar cases for other phones, so I've been sending any admirers looking to see if they can find one for their phones.
I came across a bunch of other models for other phones on Amazon by searching for MyBat and Hybrid.

I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!

xEM1x said:
I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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Same thoughts exactly. Definitely worth the money, does the same job that a 30 dollar case does, at 8 bucks.

hey guys, I cannot find that reseller on ebay with that name. Is it gone or renamed?
care to provide a link please?
thanks
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Best g2 hard case?

I have been shopping around, and it seems like the T-Mobile stores carry some good cases, but for the price (at leat 24.99) it seems to be like the same quality of the amazon cases that go for a few bucks. Will the Amazon snap on cases scratch my g2?
Also anyone had experience with the zagg/skinomi complete protection? I love the aluminum feel of the g2, but it seems like it's not worth the risk to have it naked
Thanks!

I purchased the clear kickstand case off of amazon and it my favorite because its clear so i get to see the aluminum but its till protected, my case was like 8.99 instead $25 and came i n T-Mobile packaging

orsini43 said:
I purchased the clear kickstand case off of amazon and it my favorite because its clear so i get to see the aluminum but its till protected, my case was like 8.99 instead $25 and came i n T-Mobile packaging
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Oh thanks, would you say it wouldnt scratch the phone if I take it out? Also does it add much bulk? Thanks again.

Ties0 said:
Oh thanks, would you say it wouldnt scratch the phone if I take it out? Also does it add much bulk? Thanks again.
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You can try looking at the other thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8961952
$5 for a hard plastic case that does not add bulk at all.
I have a video review in there as well comparing the Gel Casing vs. the cheap one. It's in Page 3 somewhere.

i posted some pictures of the T-Mobile Kick Stand case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=801842
I also bought the cheap case mentioned in the reply above me, and i like the feel of the cheaper one much more. It's alot slimmer and I like the rubbery feel more than the hard plastic shell. I do like clear though, so I hope they have a rubbery, clear one released -- i had something like that for the Nexus phone and loved it.

NEW HTC Rubberize and Clear case
Has anyone seen these new cases?? and if so, how are they??
Black
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=47901&cat=5212
Clear
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=47902&cat=5212

those look nice but it's kind of expensive? I found another one on amazon, $5
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Clear...LU06/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1288910282&sr=8-6

Video Review: TPU S-Case for Nexus 4

Hey fellas,
I used to post my reviews over on the Galaxy S3 forums (and the Galaxy Nexus, S2 and Nexus S forums before that), but since I've recently gotten my Nexus 4, I decided to start my coverage as soon as possible. As most of you know, brand name cases are still hard to find but should be released in the next few weeks. I decided to pick up a temporary case in the TPU S-Case and wanted to share my thoughts. This is a simple TPU case that offers contrasting matte and glossy portions to create a cool design.
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk and is extremely affordable at only 5$! I'm happy to take a look at any cases you'd like me to, so feel free to recommend anything! I will be posting a ton more content on the channel. Check out the full review of the S-Case below and let me know what you think:

I remember your vids from the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus forums. Nice to see you covering accessories for the N4 as well
as for the case, I'm tempted to order one because of the cheap price tag to hold me over until the Rearth slim gets here but then again it might arrive the same time as my N4

FLNexus said:
I remember your vids from the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus forums. Nice to see you covering accessories for the N4 as well
as for the case, I'm tempted to order one because of the cheap price tag to hold me over until the Rearth slim gets here but then again it might arrive the same time as my N4
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Thanks man! Rearth cases ship on the 30th, so you'd only have this one for a few days. I'm really excited to get the Slim case though, looks terrific and Rearth has yet to disappoint me!

I had one of these for my nexus S and threw it away in the same day.
This is just a piece of rubber bulky trash..

My case came in yesterday from kaycase. I got it for .99 cents!!!

There were several brands selling these on Amazon for various prices. It's hard to pick when there are almost no reviews, because no one has their phone. o.o I ended up buying one from "YESOO" (best name ever) that, for ~$6, came with a stylus too. Sure, why not? I like that they are providing clear options, to keep the N4 sparkle effect, but it's sad that basically no one is making a fully clear case yet. It's all the S design. (Normally that'd be great, but the N4 doesn't need window dressing. ) The Rearth ones look really nice too (very Feather-like) but no clear ones.

kayateia said:
There were several brands selling these on Amazon for various prices. It's hard to pick when there are almost no reviews, because no one has their phone. o.o I ended up buying one from "YESOO" (best name ever) that, for ~$6, came with a stylus too. Sure, why not? I like that they are providing clear options, to keep the N4 sparkle effect, but it's sad that basically no one is making a fully clear case yet. It's all the S design. (Normally that'd be great, but the N4 doesn't need window dressing. ) The Rearth ones look really nice too (very Feather-like) but no clear ones.
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Yeah, I'm on the lookout for a case that shows off the back too! Rearth is sending me their cases out late this week/early next so I should have videos up on those soon. They always make good quality products in my opinion!

I don't think we will be able to get a clear gel case because it would look like it had water under the case like the clear part ot the clear and frosted S case.

xhausted said:
My case came in yesterday from kaycase. I got it for .99 cents!!!
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How did you get it for only .99? It's 9.99 listed now? Curious. thanks.

I actually have this case for my HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G). It's been a very durable case that has protected my phone very well (from 8-10 foot drops from a ladder). I'm a construction worker, and this case has outlasted more expensive models from Trident Case. There is one thing I would like to point out to anyone that is thinking of picking this case up. As a construction worker, I'm not always in the cleanest of environments. This case will allow dirt, dust, and sand to collect between the case and the back of the phone. The metal back of the Glacier is very ugly to look at now because of this. As anyone who has looked into Gorilla Glass 2 knows, sand is it's enemy. This is true of all materials though, dirt and sand will wreck havoc on anything. Just a heads up to anyone that's "hard" on their device. Otherwise, I have no complaints, especially the fall protection this case has proven.
I drop my phone a lot.

I ordered one of these from ebay, the clear and frost one for $5 as well. On amazon a lot of the cases were around $10.

jjnova said:
I actually have this case for my HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G). It's been a very durable case that has protected my phone very well (from 8-10 foot drops from a ladder). I'm a construction worker, and this case has outlasted more expensive models from Trident Case. There is one thing I would like to point out to anyone that is thinking of picking this case up. As a construction worker, I'm not always in the cleanest of environments. This case will allow dirt, dust, and sand to collect between the case and the back of the phone. The metal back of the Glacier is very ugly to look at now because of this. As anyone who has looked into Gorilla Glass 2 knows, sand is it's enemy. This is true of all materials though, dirt and sand will wreck havoc on anything. Just a heads up to anyone that's "hard" on their device. Otherwise, I have no complaints, especially the fall protection this case has proven.
I drop my phone a lot.
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I wonder if one of those front-and-back screen protectors would help with that? I've noticed that with other TPU cases I've had too. (For whatever reason, my Feather on my Nexus S hasn't gathered dirt. It's nice.)
Something else that's kind of concerned me with the N4's dual glass, and a TPU case, is accidental side-crushing. Like if you put it in a pocket and then accidentally run into the corner of something. The hard cases are nice for that... aaahh! Choices! :silly: The TPU was cheap so it'll give me some peace of mind until there's more selection, at least.

So many questions!
Ploone said:
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk [/YOUTUBE]
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How much bulk? What are the external dimensions of this case?
Do you use a screen protector? If yes, is the case covering it? touching it? pushing against it?
Thank you for your review!

Sinocelt said:
How much bulk? What are the external dimensions of this case?
Do you use a screen protector? If yes, is the case covering it? touching it? pushing against it?
Thank you for your review!
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Hey, I'm the guy that owns this case on his MyTouch 4G. Since your inquiry doesn't have a response, I'll tell you about the version I have. It's the thinnest, sleekest case I have seen for a phone that isn't a skin layer. It actually wraps around the phone, creating a lip for the front of the phone. This is great if the phone ever winds up face down, as it keeps the screen from coming in contact with the surface the phone is lying on.
I would say the case is about 1/32nd of an inch thick, adding a total of maybe a 16th of an inch to the width of the phone (sorry if this isn't helpful, I live in the US and my job consists of a lot of measurements in inches). The sides of the case have a raised diamond plate pattern to it that helps immensely with keeping your grip on the device.
With the case wrapping around the bevels of the screen, I have found that it will push on any full screen protectors I have installed. You can easily wrap the case around the screen protectors to prevent this, but I store my phone in my pocket, so when I reach in there to pull it out, I tend to grip the case which causes it to bend just enough to slip back and push the screen protector again. This of course causes the protector to bow and collect dust. If you can keep the case's edge on the screen protector, I wouldn't see this being an issue, but it is something I have experienced.
As stated, this is my opinion on the version for the MyTouch 4G, though the design seems nearly identical, with the buttons in different places. I hope it's helpful, and perhaps you'll get some information from someone with the Nexus 4 version. I'm hoping to find a durable case for my Nexus 4. With that full glass body, I don't want to hide it, but as stated previously, I'm a construction worker and need to protect it.

$2.30 on dealextreme
I found the standard S-case for $2.30 on dealextreme. I can't post the links because I'm a new member but you can find it if you look it up on their website. Probably cheaper than anywhere else, if you don't mind the shipping times.

I bought one of the ones from Amazon, mainly cause I had a $20 gift card from buying Halo 4 during Black Friday, and so I could use Prime Shipping. Here's the video overview I put together:
Note: I bought this one http://amzn.to/11PmX90 and the photos show the logo on the bottom of the back - this logo is not there on the actual product.
It's really nice. I'd rather have an Otterbox, but this works in the meantime.

where are these on Amazon under 5 bucks. i refuse to pay $10 for a rubber cut out

Lockeskidney said:
where are these on Amazon under 5 bucks. i refuse to pay $10 for a rubber cut out
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I believe Ebay is where they're finding them for $5. You also end up with longer shipping times, etc. Pretty sure it's the same case at the end of the day.

Ploone said:
Hey fellas,
I used to post my reviews over on the Galaxy S3 forums (and the Galaxy Nexus, S2 and Nexus S forums before that), but since I've recently gotten my Nexus 4, I decided to start my coverage as soon as possible. As most of you know, brand name cases are still hard to find but should be released in the next few weeks. I decided to pick up a temporary case in the TPU S-Case and wanted to share my thoughts. This is a simple TPU case that offers contrasting matte and glossy portions to create a cool design.
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk and is extremely affordable at only 5$! I'm happy to take a look at any cases you'd like me to, so feel free to recommend anything! I will be posting a ton more content on the channel. Check out the full review of the S-Case below and let me know what you think:
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Thanx mate

This is the one I bought. That's my review (Meg), actually.
http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Google-Exclusive-Aluminum-Silicone/dp/B00AAJ8LZW/
Hmm.. it seems to be up to $8. Still, $8 with free shipping isn't terrible.