Anyone know where in Hongkong you can buy nice screen protectors and cases? My sister is there at the moment and I thought it would cheaper to buy it there than to have items shipped.
only people living there will know
for me
ebay is quicker and faster only $2 for each
Is it just me or is this for everyone, but 3 out of 3 Verizon stores in my area don't have a single case for this phone, neither does best buy.. I live in Mankato, MN. I just find that really strange.. I hate not having any protection for my phone.. just ordered an otterbox on eBay. hopefully I don't break the phone before hand, ha
I'm having trouble locating a belt holster for the idol 3. I found 1 seller on ebay and for whatever reason I can't purchase from that seller so can someone recommend some other phones that are similar in size where their holster might work with the idol 3 (preferably with the cheap ebay transparent TPU case).
Thanks for your time!
I've heard comparisons with the iPhone6+. Might wants to check the device specs to be sure though. Any local cellphone store or Best Buy should be able to help you. Or you can just eyeball the phone case rack to see what is nearby to your idol 3 size and then go to eBay
Thanks..the phone is arriving tomorrow so I'll be able to actually test fit etc then. I was trying to collect screen protector's, case and belt holster ahead of time but they shipped it "faster" than expected...they took their time shipping it but then shipped it next day delivery.
famewolf said:
Thanks..the phone is arriving tomorrow so I'll be able to actually test fit etc then. I was trying to collect screen protector's, case and belt holster ahead of time but they shipped it "faster" than expected...they took their time shipping it but then shipped it next day delivery.
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Just a followup that it looks like the iphone 6 plus as well as the alcatel onenote one have similar footprints so their cases should allow both the phone and a case without issue...I picked up one from each phone type. There are also some "hard cases" on ebay now.
Amazon Belt Holster options for Idol 3
famewolf said:
I'm having trouble locating a belt holster for the idol 3. I found 1 seller on ebay and for whatever reason I can't purchase from that seller so can someone recommend some other phones that are similar in size where their holster might work with the idol 3 (preferably with the cheap ebay transparent TPU case).
Thanks for your time!
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I actually just got the Idol 3 myself a couple of days ago. Anyway, regarding the holster question you can find some options here (some of the results that aren't for the Idol 3, others don't have a belt clip):
In Amazon search for "Alcatel onetouch idol 3 holster 5.5 belt"
Two types of holsters are being offered there by different merchants:
- leather pouch holster that can either be horizontally or vertically oriented
- armor style cases that have a belt clip that can swivel and have a built-in kickstand
I'm personally considering the second option. The thing that bothers me, though, is that many of those merchants take up to 3 weeks or more for delivery, which make me suspect they are some Chinese distributors!
Regarding the comparisons to the iPhone 6, it is no coincidence that Alcatel choose 4.7" and 5.5" screens sizes to compete directly with Apple, in those terms.
So did decide on any one of them? I have tried to look outside of Amazon with no luck whatsoever.
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I actually just got the Idol 3 myself a couple of days ago. Anyway, regarding the holster question you can find some options here (some of the results that aren't for the Idol 3, others don't have a belt clip):
In Amazon search for "Alcatel onetouch idol 3 holster 5.5 belt"
Two types of holsters are being offered there by different merchants:
- leather pouch holster that can either be horizontally or vertically oriented
- armor style cases that have a belt clip that can swivel and have a built-in kickstand
I'm personally considering the second option. The thing that bothers me, though, is that many of those merchants take up to 3 weeks or more for delivery, which make me suspect they are some Chinese distributors!
Regarding the comparisons to the iPhone 6, it is no coincidence that Alcatel choose 4.7" and 5.5" screens sizes to compete directly with Apple, in those terms.
So did decide on any one of them? I have tried to look outside of Amazon with no luck whatsoever.
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They are much cheaper on ebay....around $3-7 vs 12+ on amazon. I went with these:
US Seller using Iphone 6 plus as model: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281679642723
US $3.51
US Seller using Oneplus 1+ as model: http://www.ebay.com/itm/391102343482 (dimensions of case was identical for it and iphone 6 plus so went with the alcatel) US $6.95
Hong Kong: I tossed this in for good measure... http://www.ebay.com/itm/311369840681 [ Hard Matte Snap-On Cover Case For Alcatel Idol 3 5.5 Inch ]
US $2.59
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Yes, they tend to be cheaper @eBay, but there aren't any specific ones for the Alcatel Idol 3 there yet. I'm concerned that the cutout for the buttons and connector won't be the right ones for it, especially given the relatively odd placement of the power button, which I have actually become used to.
Amazon does have them since they seem to be the only place other than Ebay where you can get the smartphone for now. Same thing for other accessories for it. Given that I got the Idol 3 for $199.99 shipped, I think I'd rather pay a bit more and get the case I want for it. Even I have to have wait for it a bit longer ... I'm probably going with the red or blue Blue Aurora holster case. Unless I see something better before they become available.
I'm currently trying to think of small business ideas. Anyway, I was wondering would owning a small store in a strip mall or actual mall that sells cell phone cases, tablet cases, batteries, chargers, headphones and such be profitable? When I lived in St. Louis there was an actual shop in the mall that sold cases, screen protectors, batteries, chargers and such and they had brand name stuff like Spigen, Otterbox and such (authorized retailer). Not the cheap 4 dollar type cases from Amazon or that overpriced garbage places like Cellairis sell. Their prices were also cheaper than the cell providers and best buy as well.
Also if not a store front what about selling them at a large flea market? We got a couple large flea markers in my area that you can rent space by the month for around $300.
I'm must wondering if anyone has been in Best Buy and if they have put the cases out yet to sell and other accessories? sams has the S8 Defender for sale on the shelves in my area.
However the Best Buy website isn't that accurate because a lot of times they say a case isn't in stock for a certain phone but they have a bunch of them out