Hello, I hope you are doing well.
I know hundreds of members here recently purchased the Google LG Nexus 4 phone, and many people are still hunting for a case. After hours of research, I have personally determined that the best protective case currently available is the Ballistic Shell Gel (OtterBox and Lifeproof have no plans to make cases for this phone).
This case comes in either black/black color or black/pink color. The official Ballistic website offers this case for $34.95 plus shipping (source), and the black/black ran out of stock within hours of being available.
Fortunately, TheCellGuru.com offers this case for just $18.96 (here), and shipping prices start at $1.99 (for the 48 lower US states), making the final price $20.95.
Direct link to black/black case
Direct link to black/pink case
Seller Ratings
-TheCellGuru has a rating of 9.71 out of 10, based on 771 reviews, according to ResellerRatings.com (source).
-TheCellGuru also has a rating of 99.2% based on 7860 buyers, according to eBay (source).
Enjoy!
Vic
Do you ship to Canada?
Manitobamonster said:
Do you ship to Canada?
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It looks like they do. I entered a random Vancouver address and it worked. However, the lowest shipping price is $7.90.
Hope this helps,
Vic
Yep got a black one ordered hope it gets here sooner then estimated my nexus 4 gets here next Monday.
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Ordered 1. $25 with priority shipping
Hope it's not too bulky.
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Thanks. I've been searching for this and have ordered one to Canada.
I find it humourous that international (US to Canada?) is 13 to 18 days.
Must be coming by stage coach.
Cheers
Great case and great deal! Received mine last Saturday straight from Ballistic. Was too impatient to wait for a good deal. I paid $37 shipped. It's a great investment to protect the Nexus 4. Highly recommended!
Just bought one. They said ill get it at feb 19. Thats a long ass wait o.o
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hey.. im really looking for a rugged hybrid case like the one you are offering.
do you guys ship internationally as well ? like other than US UK and Canada. I wanted to know if it was possible to ship to the middle east or India, preferably the middle east.
I want to get one but they are out of stock need it for work and am so scared right now this phone is super slippery lol
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It looks like this just ran out of stock at TheCellGuru.com, but the official Website now has these in stock again for $34.99 here. Use 20% off coupon code ALL4LOVE to make it slightly cheaper, though still not as cheap as the original deal I posted.
Hope this helps,
Vic
I ordered one last friday from him and was surprised that I didn't hear one peep from him about the sale. I sent him a note yesterday and he just said that the listing had already told me that the item would ship three days after payment was received and they'd send me a tracking number when they shipped it. I've never bought anything from good sellers on Ebay where I didn't get at least some kind of note immediately after I paid for an item at least acknowledging they'd taken my money. And a terse and rude reply as well. The guy I buy my skintomi gear from emails me seconds after i pay him and ships the same day sometimes. I won't be ordering anything else from thecellguru, and I wonder just how long it's going to take the ballistic case to get here.
Ordered mine through CNB Deals on ebay here. Hoping all goes well, as I also never rec'd an email after I paid with pay-pal. Hoping I get a tracking number soon!
I wish Ballistic kept they're Amazon store stocked, since I have Prime it would've been a no brainer to do the free 2 day shipping and pay the full $35 and be done with it.
Hot DAMN it's $55 shipped across the pond!! No USPS first class? Disappointing.
Some guy's selling it on ebay with cheaper shipping... still $43 though. Might just go for the Ionic Guardian.
$26 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-E960-Nex...1?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item257a805c75
Just say no to the extra items.
I bought one from the cellguru guy when they were in stock last weekend, but got an email today saying they'd run out. Stating dispatch ~end of Feb. But when out of stock, delivery is anyone's guess.
Andy
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I also ordered from thecellguru.com when it showed in stock. Received email stating now out of stock and wont ship for 14 days. Considering cancelling order and going elsewhere. Unfortunately did it through paypal so money is paid already.
Will update when I receive it. If I knew it was going to be that slow I would have ordered directly or bought the Rearth Fusion Hybrid.
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I also ordered from thecellguru.com when it showed in stock. Received email stating now out of stock and wont ship for 14 days. Considering cancelling order and going elsewhere. Unfortunately did it through paypal so money is paid already.
Will update when I receive it. If I knew it was going to be that slow I would have ordered directly or bought the Rearth Fusion Hybrid.
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I apologize for the delay. I posted this deal in three forums - here, SlickDeals, and FatWallet - so TheCellGuru was likely swamped with hundreds of orders at the same time.
Vic
More ebay links for better price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...518758?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3a4462a6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...837482?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a2905446a
EBay links - $42 postage to the UK! No thanks.
Got my PayPal refund from cellguru, ordered a ringke fusion which is available in the UK.
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Hey Guys
Just seen this offer. Bought this case and review can be found below on the thread I wrote. It's going for 0.99 to first 20 customers!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-LEATHER...sesPouches&hash=item20b3c33559#ht_3796wt_1137
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786342
Thanks for the heads up, just ordered one to try out. They have sold 38 as of writing this so i doubt its for the first 20 orders as it says in the listing! 0.99GBP? I don't know how they make money at that price, especially with their postage costs on top.
how can you take calls when that thing hanging from the side
It folds over and the magnet holds it in place for you.
Only ships to Europe booooo haha
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Bought two by mistake, damn flakey 3g connection!
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Already got something thats more or less the same. Except it shuts over at the top.
bought 2, ty
Too bad.. the seller does not ship to Singapore..
ok
just ordered one. hope it worths the money. 5 pounds with transport to my country.
Defo worth the money, use it every day Consider buying me a beer for the offer?
mine turned up, good case.
No more 0.99P now
No more 0.99p now, but still cheap at 2.99!
AdamDowning said:
No more 0.99p now, but still cheap at 2.99!
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If I dont win Ill buy one how tight am I?
TrOjAn
Got one at .99p but now see they have gone up to £3,50. Good case as a spare, but I never understand why sellers can get away with describing items as leather, when they should be described as synthetic leather or leather look.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-LEATHER...sesPouches&hash=item20b3c33559#ht_3796wt_1137
Got mine. Not a bad case as it goes, for 99p.
The free screen protector that came with it was bent and unusable though :-(
I've ordered from them before. Placed my order last night at 1am and they told me it was already packed and shipped Had a similar case from them for my mytouch 4g and loved it! Great customer service too!
I ordered the same exact case on ebay a little cheaper but that one is shipping from Hong Kong. This one ships from Cali I think.
http://www.ambitronic.com/product_info.php/optimus-fusion-case-p-539
Try coupon code RC1923 for 20% off
I ordered the same one from ebay too!
Gets here sometime around mid may
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I've ordered from them before. Placed my order last night at 1am and they told me it was always packed and shipped Had a similar case from them for my mytouch 4g and loved it! Great customer service too!
I ordered the same exact case on ebay a little cheaper but that one is shipping from Hong Kong. This one ships from Cali I think.
http://www.ambitronic.com/product_info.php/optimus-fusion-case-p-539
Try coupon code RC1923 for 20% off
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free shipping?
*nvm, not bad : $2.52
Shipping and handling loading...$1.95
Total $4.47 USD
I'm leaving the country in maybe 14th, it's gonna get here before then right?
Great Find Man!!!!!!!!!!! I saw it on Ebay and almost ordered it but i've delt with China shipping before on Ebay and it's always been over 5 weeks :-/ the extra couple bucks on this site is definetly worth it....
Thanks once again and Good Luck!!!!!!!
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free shipping?
*nvm, not bad : $2.52
Shipping and handling loading...$1.95
Total $4.47 USD
I'm leaving the country in maybe 14th, it's gonna get here before then right?
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Where are you located? I'm in NYC and the last time I ordered from them I got it in 3 or 4 days and they are in California. So I'm expecting mine by monday. The one I ordered on ebay will prob be here sometime in may since that one is coming from china
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Where are you located? I'm in NYC and the last time I ordered from them I got it in 3 or 4 days and they are in California. So I'm expecting mine by monday. The one I ordered on ebay will prob be here sometime in may since that one is coming from china
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Troy, Michigan.
"Past devices:
Blackberry 8100 -> Blackberry Curve -> Blackberry Curve 8900 -> Blackberry Bold 9700 -> HTC Vision -> HTC Glacier -> LG G2X -> Who knows?!?!?! "
Just noticed that you were a religious crackberry user too, I had all the crackberries you had, sold my last 9700 today and exchange a g2 for my gf. The last blackberry product i have is the blackberry playbook.
Ordered two of these cases, one black one white
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still not sure if i like the pattern on it...
ordered two as well
Appreciated
I ordered the one off Ebay too and it looks like it should arrive somewhere around mid May. Since it can never hurt to have an extra case and total cost is around $5 I went and ordered this one as well. Thanks for the link!
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I ordered the one off Ebay too and it looks like it should arrive somewhere around mid May. Since it can never hurt to have an extra case and total cost is around $5 I went and ordered this one as well. Thanks for the link!
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Yea I wish I saw this thread first too. Ordered one black one from ebay seller from Hong Kong 2 days ago. So I too ended up ordering a spare from the link. Thanks!
Ordered the black one. Should be here tomorrow or Monday.
excellent seller i might add i order all my tpu cases from him and they come in like 2 days. i ordered the black one.
I use this case, and it´s very nice, thin but safe.
Only major thing: it´s very hard to press the "power button" - so actually, I would not buy this case again and am looking for something else.
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I use this case, and it´s very nice, thin but safe.
Only major thing: it´s very hard to press the "power button" - so actually, I would not buy this case again and am looking for something else.
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Is there no cut-out for the power button?
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Is there no cut-out for the power button?
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Most likely not. Thats how all the cases are. U have to break the button in. its hard to push at first. but will be fine after
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still hard, after 1 week... anyway, we need menu-wake, or volume-button-wake ;-)
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Wow it shipped two days ago from California and I got it today in NYC through normal mail!! I wasnt expecting it until monday or tuesday! Hell my phone didnt even come yet (comes on tuesday) and I have my case for it already
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Wow it shipped two days ago from California and I got it today in NYC through normal mail!! I wasnt expecting it until monday or tuesday! Hell my phone didnt even come yet (comes on tuesday) and I have my case for it already
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Are you also finding the power button hard to press? I've got two on the way..
I just want to share this with everyone in here. So if anyone want to get something right now so it will be ready when your phone arrive. This case in stock so it's ready to ship
I ordered mine already today and it will arrive by Nov,16
here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Y0ZZD4/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A209HAH4Z0MGU9
Thanks!! I just looked up some pics of this case on other devices and it looks awesome. I read the reviews from the iPad mini and they aren't all that favorable. I'll wait and see how it goes.
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Thanks!! I just looked up some pics of this case on other devices and it looks awesome. I read the reviews from the iPad mini and they aren't all that favorable. I'll wait and see how it goes.
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I don't like to compare tablet cases with phone cases. It's 5$ case so don't expect that much. What I like about that case it's kind of black clear, so it's not going to hide the back of the phone that much. It's something to hold me until something good comes out.
So pissed that there's literally nothing out right now for the phone. I'll have a screen protector on this by next week but I'm bummed they didn't get models out to vendors or available to vendors in advance like many other phones to have protection ready from the start.
I'll be handling this with kid gloves until then. That, and buying any case out there that fits until the real one comes out. Maybe I'll do what I did for the Nexus S when it first came out... cover the whole thing in painter's tape until I could get a case on it!
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So pissed that there's literally nothing out right now for the phone. I'll have a screen protector on this by next week but I'm bummed they didn't get models out to vendors or available to vendors in advance like many other phones to have protection ready from the start.
I'll be handling this with kid gloves until then. That, and buying any case out there that fits until the real one comes out. Maybe I'll do what I did for the Nexus S when it first came out... cover the whole thing in painter's tape until I could get a case on it!
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I ordered a Microfiber pouch off of eBay for less than $2.00.. So I'll be using that until I'm able to purchase a decent case and my Mofi pouch.
Jayrod1980 said:
So pissed that there's literally nothing out right now for the phone. I'll have a screen protector on this by next week but I'm bummed they didn't get models out to vendors or available to vendors in advance like many other phones to have protection ready from the start.
I'll be handling this with kid gloves until then. That, and buying any case out there that fits until the real one comes out. Maybe I'll do what I did for the Nexus S when it first came out... cover the whole thing in painter's tape until I could get a case on it!
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hahahahahhaa u made me laugh bro. case like this cheap one I think it's going to look better than painter's tape I already got my screen protector from eBay. It looks good and shipping was fast and it arrived like 2 days ago. I orders this case regardless how it's going to look I don't care. I change cases like crazy.
I'd order one but that 5$ for shipping is ridiculous if you ask me, but whatever I guess it's better than paying for a new phone.
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I'd order one but that 5$ for shipping is ridiculous if you ask me, but whatever I guess it's better than paying for a new phone.
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That's what I'm sayin! It's not even like the item weighs that much. -_-
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That's what I'm sayin! It's not even like the item weighs that much. -_-
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Oh yea for sure, if the item is 3oz and under it ships for 1.98 through USPS.
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I would guess it's the same as this one that I just ordered. $4 and free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Gel-Skin-S-Line-Wave-TPU-Case-Cover-for-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Free-Shipping-/261126422229?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=560169434483&hash=item3ccc58fed5
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Oh yea for sure, if the item is 3oz and under it ships for 1.98 through USPS.
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Hopefully the prices will go down once the phone is actually released... Or maybe T-Mobile will have a nice selection of cases in-store?
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Hopefully the prices will go down once the phone is actually released... Or maybe T-Mobile will have a nice selection of cases in-store?
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Yea I sure hope the prices go down. I tried calling my tmobile store today didn't know what phone I was talking about. Then it finally clicked with them and they said they weren't sure.
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This case it's not in stock. I just canceled the order
Wow... that was really scummy of this company. I ordered as well after seeing this thread and when I ordered it said it was in stock. I just tried to cancel my order. Hopefully they will comply. I think it's pretty dishonest luring people in for a sale and then pulling a switch on them after the fact.
The link that the OP provided is to pre-order the case, it says it will be released on November 29...
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Wow... that was really scummy of this company. I ordered as well after seeing this thread and when I ordered it said it was in stock. I just tried to cancel my order. Hopefully they will comply. I think it's pretty dishonest luring people in for a sale and then pulling a switch on them after the fact.
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I know it's sad. I canceled my order and they gave me a refund.
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The link that the OP provided is to pre-order the case, it says it will be released on November 29...
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It was showing in stock bro. I called them today to make sure when they going to ship they told me the case not here yet. Then they changed the status from in stock to nov,29
I ordered mine when this post first came out and apparently mine is shipping?
Status: Shipping Soon
Latest Event: Order Received - Nov 11, 2012 10:08:03 PM
Description: We've started preparing your shipment for delivery and it should leave our facility in the next few hours to a few days. We'll send you an e-mail once your order has shipped. The length of time your shipment spends in shipping soon does not impact your delivery date.
Shipping Estimate Tuesday November 13, 2012 - Wednesday November 14, 2012
Delivery estimate Friday November 16, 2012 - Wednesday November 21, 2012
Had the same thing as above.... cancelled mine a few minutes ago.
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I ordered mine when this post first came out and apparently mine is shipping?
Status: Shipping Soon
Latest Event: Order Received - Nov 11, 2012 10:08:03 PM
Description: We've started preparing your shipment for delivery and it should leave our facility in the next few hours to a few days. We'll send you an e-mail once your order has shipped. The length of time your shipment spends in shipping soon does not impact your delivery date.
Shipping Estimate Tuesday November 13, 2012 - Wednesday November 14, 2012
Delivery estimate Friday November 16, 2012 - Wednesday November 21, 2012
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had the same massage and I called them when I saw it. they told me it's mistake and the item is not available.
My second, non-genuine, (although sold as genuine ), bumper case, has split in a few places, and as I'm not ready to replace the handset yet, I thought I'd try and locate a genuine replacement. Expansys are selling them via Ebay for £5.99 delivered, but I checked Expansys direct and they are selling them for £4.99 delivered, so guess where I ordered it from? These things are getting as rare as hen's teeth!
Genuine Google Bumper Case for Nexus 4/
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My second, non-genuine, (although sold as genuine ), bumper case, has split in a few places, and as I'm not ready to replace the handset yet, I thought I'd try and locate a genuine replacement. Expansys are selling them via Ebay for £5.99 delivered, but I checked Expansys direct and they are selling them for £4.99 delivered, so guess where I ordered it from? These things are getting as rare as hen's teeth!
Genuine Google Bumper Case for Nexus 4/
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Did you get it? How's it?
I'm got one from eBay and using it since 3-4 months. It's still holding up good :good:
I haven't received it yet. I'll update the thread when I do. My first original lasted about 6 months but the non genuine one only lasted a month before it split. Hoping this fairs better.
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Bumper arrived today. It is genuine, it has an official hologram on the back of the case like my first one. My Nexus looks like new again. I just hope it lasts as long as the last one.
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Bumper arrived today. It is genuine, it has an official hologram on the back of the case like my first one. My Nexus looks like new again. I just hope it lasts as long as the last one.
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Nice... I too got one from eBay (in India) some 3-4 months ago for around 10-11$. It's still is good condition.
It's also genuine and was from Malaysia (is I remember it correctly)...
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bumper case save my nx4.thanks god i have one
http://www.spigen.com/pages/super5tar
I did this for my s7 edge when they had it.
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Even for free I wouldn't give good reviews. They completely changed how they did the buttons and made then much cheaper and crappier. They still do then right for iPhones but android phones get the shaft with plasticy weird buttons.
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I recommend you this case. Its smooth TPU case easy to slide all through pockets without getting stuck.
i just got approved for the program and got a case for free, all I had to pay was shipping. Ill take it, it has got to be better than my cheap TPU case that I got off amazon.
Thanks dude for the heads up. They're sending me a case now as we speak.
I wanted to take my chance, but i've first try on the spigen's site to estimate the shipping (as @dillmanr3 says he had just to pay that):
USPS First-Class Package International Service at $ 13.50
DHL Express at $ 19.11
FedEx International Economy at $ 27.21
FedEx International Priority at $ 29.16
So, i hesitate. I will received the quick cover with G5, and i wonder if this depense is necessary...
And is this program open to other countries ?( i read United States on the terms and conditions)
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I wanted to take my chance, but i've first try on the spigen's site to estimate the shipping (as @dillmanr3 says he had just to pay that):
USPS First-Class Package International Service at $ 13.50
DHL Express at $ 19.11
FedEx International Economy at $ 27.21
FedEx International Priority at $ 29.16
So, i hesitate. I will received the quick cover with G5, and i wonder if this depense is necessary...
And is this program open to other countries ?( i read United States on the terms and conditions)
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My shipping through amazon was only 5.99
My shipping on Amazon was free love prime lol
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My shipping through amazon was only 5.99
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If you didn't go through Amazon FBA and changed the seller to spigen direct, shipping was free.
ohhhhh yeah!! i've tried by the spigen site, not amazon!!!
thanx to you, @UnderTheAir , @jscroppo and @dillmanr3 !! i try it on Amazon now (style armor black)!!
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2.79 euros on amazon france. But i should be a US resident on the terms & conditions :-/
thanx you all !!
Sent, and waiting for the response of the Super5tar program.
I signed up today and got approved today. I got this case to review. Thanks again OP
I just got my approval. Style armor on the way. I normally like the thin fits, but I figured it get the more expensive one for fee and just pay the 10 bucks for the tf on my own. Free shipping too
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Well, I got the style armor case in the mail yesterday. It fits really tight which is nice, but it peeled the screen protector loose when I was sliding it in. Not a big deal for me cause I was getting ready to remove it anyways, I don't prefer to use them. My only complaint is how slippery it tends to be depending on the temperature of your hands and or the phone. The colder, the more slippery it tends to get. Since it was free, I'm gonna experiment with coating it with some spray on bed liner or rubber coating.
This morning I applied for the rugged armor case. Ill see if they approve me for that one too.
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dillmanr3 said:
i just got approved for the program and got a case for free, all I had to pay was shipping. Ill take it, it has got to be better than my cheap TPU case that I got off amazon.
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how id like to review a case
Read the 1st post of this thread. If you didn't know, that's usually where the thread starter inserts instructions or a link to another place that will give you those instructions. ✌
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Just got approved for the Tough armor case for my G5. Thought why not and applied to get one for my wifes s7, as well as their Bluetooth headsset. Dont know if theres a limit on how many things you can review for free, so Im not holding my breath. But hey, whats the worst that can happen, they say no to multiple entries? I already have the case for my phone shipped.
Thanks for this thread. I signed up to review the Neo Hybrid, received it, and wrote a review. I signed up to review the wallet case next and am currently testing it out and going to write a review in a day or two more.
Thank you for posting. I was approved too, and my case will be here tomorrow!
I have 3 cases coming today. Only one Spigen and 2 artech 21. I will post reviews on those later in the case thread
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Just got my Tough Armor case. Initial thoughts are that it is great. Gonna use it a week or so then will post a review.