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Often times when a new phone come out, I take a chance and order a cheapy case on eBay for $2 and end up throwing away when it arrives due to it being cheap mis-fitting junk.
However, I came across the cases listed below from seller AccStation on eBay, and decided to take a chance. They sell them for $3.50 with free shipping (tho I had to pay tax since I'm in CA). It arrived and was like Christmas day. I'm not even kidding. I've had hundreds of mobile devices, and thousands of cases in my life, and this is hands-down the most 100% perfect fitting, most amazingly cut case I've ever bought, and it was only four bux! The camera cutout is EXACT, it's like the phone was dipped in the rubber. There's no lose\off-cut pieces. The shell is incredibly thin, and it's a material that doesn't stick to the inside of your pocket when you put it in and out.
I am ordering more from this seller to have as backups. Right now they're out of stock, so they raised the price to $100 to not sell any, but watch their website and grab them when they're back in stock. I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with the quality and fit of this case, it's as if my phone was dipped in the rubber, it just is 100% spot-on!
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc05.html
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http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc04.html
And no I don't work for this company, haha.
Bought what appears to be the same case in gray (clear frost smoke circle) from amazon for $4.99. The amazon seller was eforcity I believe. Case is amazing I have to agree.
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blackviper71 said:
Bought what appears to be the same case in gray (clear frost smoke circle) from amazon for $4.99. The amazon seller was eforcity I believe. Case is amazing I have to agree.
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Yeah, AccStation and eForcity are the same company... based out of Costa Mesa I believe. I think they're just an importer from china... and like most they get crap 99% of the time, but this is certainly one of the 1% when they got it absolutely right.
I ordered a 2 pack of those before I got my phone. I used it for about a week before switching to the Best Buy/seidio case. The TPU cases fit great , I just didnt like that they were flush with the camera lense so no protection if you laid it down on the back. Also (only happened once) I had the case bind up somehow and jammed the volume down key pressed. Im still hanging on to the case though, Im sure Ill switch back and forth between the two.
That would certainly explain the similarities. Hahaha. And I agree on the camera coverage. It just misses going past the camera to protect it.
bella92108 said:
Yeah, AccStation and eForcity are the same company... based out of Costa Mesa I believe. I think they're just an importer from china... and like most they get crap 99% of the time, but this is certainly one of the 1% when they got it absolutely right.
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I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
kboyts said:
I ordered a 2 pack of those before I got my phone. I used it for about a week before switching to the Best Buy/seidio case. The TPU cases fit great , I just didnt like that they were flush with the camera lense so no protection if you laid it down on the back. Also (only happened once) I had the case bind up somehow and jammed the volume down key pressed. Im still hanging on to the case though, Im sure Ill switch back and forth between the two.
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Mine has about a 1mm protrusion around the camera so the lens doesn't lay flat against a surface. It's one of the reasons I preferred this case to any others. The camera lenses have a plastic cover over them to begin with, so they're fairly resistant anyhow. I just don't like how some cases add so much bulk to the back of android phones, mainly because of the camera.
I haven't had a volume key issue, that would be annoying.
egyan said:
I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
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Your linky is dead. :-( got an ebay item #?
egyan said:
I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
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Was able to get it to load, looks like this seller is selling them directly from China (no other explanation as to why it'd take 3-5 WEEKS for delivery).
I'd recommend waiting till AccStation on ebay or Accstation.com has them back in stock and order from them. Mine took about a week to arrive.
I used to use one of these for my old iPhone 3G. They do work pretty well. One problem that can arise though if you have a screen protector it can cause it to peel because of where the edges are.
synnyster said:
I used to use one of these for my old iPhone 3G. They do work pretty well. One problem that can arise though if you have a screen protector it can cause it to peel because of where the edges are.
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I can refute this issue. I have a Zagg InvisiShield on mine, and it causes no issue. the case doesn't even touch the screen protector.
While on some models I can see this as an issue, the real question is the quality of your screen protector. A quality screen protector will not peel due to friction with a case. I've had cheap screen protectors that peel, and my last few phones I've gone with Zagg as they just stay on and I don't have to worry about peeling. To me it's worth the price. This particular case doesn't touch the screen protector in any way tho. I tried to take a pic showing it but without a DSLR I can't get in tight enough without blurr.
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I can refute this issue. I have a Zagg InvisiShield on mine, and it causes no issue. the case doesn't even touch the screen protector.
While on some models I can see this as an issue, the real question is the quality of your screen protector. A quality screen protector will not peel due to friction with a case. I've had cheap screen protectors that peel, and my last few phones I've gone with Zagg as they just stay on and I don't have to worry about peeling. To me it's worth the price. This particular case doesn't touch the screen protector in any way tho. I tried to take a pic showing it but without a DSLR I can't get in tight enough without blurr.
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My friend had a zagg on his iphone 3gs and it peeled big time. I got another friend with an iphone 4 and he has the zagg. He says he has gone through a bunch of them because they peel at the corner where the camera is. I used to have a zagg too. It wasn't too bad. I've used bodyguardz and bestskinsever too. They are all about the same. Zagg is a little thicker I think with more orange peel though. I use bestskinsever now because they are less than half the price of zagg or bodyguardz.
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My friend had a zagg on his iphone 3gs and it peeled big time. I got another friend with an iphone 4 and he has the zagg. He says he has gone through a bunch of them because they peel at the corner where the camera is. I used to have a zagg too. It wasn't too bad. I've used bodyguardz and bestskinsever too. They are all about the same. Zagg is a little thicker I think with more orange peel though. I use bestskinsever now because they are less than half the price of zagg or bodyguardz.
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Ohhh, we're talking about two different things. When I say Zagg I'm referring ONLY to the SCREEN protector product. I can certainly see how a complete skin\body cover would peel when putting a case on or off. I'm not sure why someone would use a complete skin and then also put a case on it, but hey, to each his own.
From past experience, 90% of people who ahve peeling problems with Zagg is because of improper installation. Most people who have Zagg don't ever have issues with them, but I've seen many peel where someone's fingers aren't wet when they install the corners, therefor it strips some of the glue from under the edge weakening the bond causing peeling.
Not sure why one would want to completely wrap their phone in a plastic lining... why not just carry your phone in a zip-loc bag? hehe. I guess there are those odd people who cover their couches in plastic too, haha
I'm only referring to screen protector as well...but the zagg for the iphone is the same front and back minus the whole for the camera.
By the way, my Inspire has a body skin on it from bestskinsever. I don't have a case on it though. It's nice carrying it around with no case. I got used to that when I put a body skin on my old iphone 3g.
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By the way, my Inspire has a body skin on it from bestskinsever. I don't have a case on it though. It's nice carrying it around with no case. I got used to that when I put a body skin on my old iphone 3g.
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Yeah I too prefer not having a case because most cases make the phone look too bulky, hence why I wrote this raving review I normally wouldn't since this skin adds almost no bulk.
Funny how those who say this case = bad because it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently go on to say that a bodyshield is good, which provides NO protection to the camera , haha
I didn't say it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently. Matter of fact, the only reason I would sport this case is if I do want to protect the camera. The other case that I like is the case-mate, but that is 20. I'm sure I'll pick one of these up though. I'd like protection when I go traveling on vacation.
Nice case. I almost bought one last week. Wish I had because the Body glove one I have sucks.
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I didn't say it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently. Matter of fact, the only reason I would sport this case is if I do want to protect the camera. The other case that I like is the case-mate, but that is 20. I'm sure I'll pick one of these up though. I'd like protection when I go traveling on vacation.
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Yeah it's all made in China for pennies, so no sense in spending $20-30 when you can get one you like for $5 or less
gunnyman said:
Nice case. I almost bought one last week. Wish I had because the Body glove one I have sucks.
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I returned my body glove to ATT... they hassled me to give me my corporate 25% off saying it's a "high-demand" case... I showed them in my Premier Contract that I get 25% off and after talking to a manager I was able to get the discount, so I can't say I was upset to return it, haha. I'm so over AT&T stores treating every launch like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, haha
Plus $2.95 shipping.
Makes it $3.90 shipped. Arrives in 4 days.
Maybe its worth this.. Amazon prices fluctuate
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...OF9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336438044&sr=8-1
What the heck, I ordered mine yesterday from Amazon and paid $6.99 + shipping =(
For that price I might as well try it out.
Hmmm.. very tempting. Report back on how this fits.
might as well buy 2 or more lo
nvm they charge 2.95 or whatever for each
They suck if you are using a case, especially a TPU case. Most TPU cases (like mine) will push on the edges of the screen protector, causing them to bubble, very annoying. I put mine on today, and also ripped it off today.
Just installed mine. I'm anticipating this problem. The edges already seem like they are a little off the side due to a poor placement. So they won't likely stay in place. Not sure what I'm going to replace it with...
Rabble rabble rabble.
Just order one plus a generic clear plastic case. will let you know how they work together.
what clear case did you order? i been looking
I just ordered one for $3.90 total. Can't complain. Just wish I noticed it before I ordered the Zagg one. But thats ok Ill have a spare in case the zagg one craps out on me.
Sucks I only got 25% off of mine using the coupon code on Skinomi's site, but I may just have to get another one to have as a backup. I love the feel of it on the HOX. Feels much better than Zagg.
I installed mine last night. It is a pretty nice protector, the feel is great and it doesn't have much orange peel. In certain light you can tell it is there. But in terms of screen clarity it is invisible. Only gripe is that I installed it a tiny tiny bit lopsided so the edges are over the edge of the phone. When I put my TPU case on it bubbles up the edges. Just ordered another with this deal. Might have to exchange my device anyway since the screen is dimpling when I touch it.
for $4, sure why not
I ordered this a week or two ago. It's on my One X as well but I have a TPU case and the edges constantly bubble up
Want to go naked but I always end up scratching screen when I do. Might rock with no case.
Does it come with one screen protector or two?
In the past when I've bought screen protectors they've often come in packs of two which has been good as I usually screw up the first application.
Wet styles just come with one.
IXIKelsonIXI said:
I installed mine last night. It is a pretty nice protector, the feel is great and it doesn't have much orange peel. In certain light you can tell it is there. But in terms of screen clarity it is invisible. Only gripe is that I installed it a tiny tiny bit lopsided so the edges are over the edge of the phone. When I put my TPU case on it bubbles up the edges. Just ordered another with this deal. Might have to exchange my device anyway since the screen is dimpling when I touch it.
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Do you get fingerprint smudges on the screen protector?
I wish they had this deal last week! I ordered the SGP ultra oleophobic for like $15 instead. Just sitting on my desk waiting for the One X to arrive! (damn amazon)
joshuaadude said:
Do you get fingerprint smudges on the screen protector?
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I did not. I have since removed it. But I could tell the imperfections that were there were going to clear up.
Rabble rabble rabble.
Need one for N4 and i think its nice one.
Just read some feedback on sellers ID and people are happy with it,
Quality looks good.
Youtube about Nillkin Matte Hard Cover for other models got positive reviews.
Already Order one from ebay. will post more detail when receive.
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Ordered the same one.
Always been fan of Incipio Feather cases (Nexus S and GNex) but they don't have anything yet for N4.
I've been eyeing these along with the Rearth ones. My only concern with these is that they don't seem to have a soft-touch/rubberised finish. I've used a number of Case-Mate Barely There cases and really appreciate the subtle extra grip.
Looking forward to seeing what people have to say about them when they arrive.
I had 3 of these for my GS III and have ordered 3 more for my N4; one for me, one for my wife, and one as a spare different color. They were EXCELLENT on the GSIII; it felt so secure and clipped onto the phone that it felt as if it was built with it from the beginning. I can only hope it fits the N4 the same.
I also had the Rearth cases on my GSIII and they were good too, but that obviously hasn't been the same on the N4.
Think these will be more grippy?
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Think these will be more grippy?
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Mine were on the gsiii. On eBay there are white, black, red, and brown; they have the same texture as my gsiii cases had. The blue, yellow, and other black appear to be slightly different.
Ordered mine a week ago.
Won't be here until late dec.
Will be on holiday that time.
It's better if there's a UK seller though,
Ordered a white one yesterday and got a shipping confirmation yesterday as well. Now I'm waiting for it to arrive (E-Mail said aproximately 10-20 days).
Ya I ordered a black one on Nov 29th. To me it looks at least in the pictures like a allot more premium product then the Rearth Ringke case so I went with it. Anyway no case for me now so can't wait to get it.
Already recieved
Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the ebay seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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That's great.do post some pics or video if possible. I am now sure which to buy the hard matte or the shiny nillkin ( which has blue color as well ).
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ryanderso said:
Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the ebay seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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You're complaint is how they've always been, with the top and bottom exposed, but I'm glad that everything is good!! I ordered mine last week too s maybe they will get here sooner.
ryanderso said:
Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the ebay seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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wow thats some great fast shipping, I wish I had ordered from them as I just realized it like 60 cents cheaper then from the buyer I bought it from and don't think I will get it for at least another 10 days.
Ordered one of these as well from ebay seller tablet.world.
Pics from anyone who has this already would definitely be appreciated.
dang thats crazy fast shipping from hongkong. i ordered on the 27th from HK and its not here yet. had a suggested delivery date of the 7th so hopefully by friday. pics!
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Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the ebay seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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Good to hear that the shipping is fast! I bought a red one on the 27th from the same seller, and while I haven't received mine yet (tracking is still at In Transit, "Origin Post is Preparing Shipment") I'm hopeful that I shouldn't have to wait too much longer.
How much of a lip does the case provide around the screen, or is it like the Feather cases in that it is more or less flush with the screen? The images from Nillkin made it kind of hard for me to gauge at a glance.
kaydub said:
Good to hear that the shipping is fast! I bought a red one on the 27th from the same seller, and while I haven't received mine yet (tracking is still at In Transit, "Origin Post is Preparing Shipment") I'm hopeful that I shouldn't have to wait too much longer.
How much of a lip does the case provide around the screen, or is it like the Feather cases in that it is more or less flush with the screen? The images from Nillkin made it kind of hard for me to gauge at a glance.
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Sorry, no pics at the moment - it's the wife's phone so it's in the city today. I'll try to get some pics of the case tonight.
In regard to the lip around the screen - it is just about flush. I put it face-down on the counter and was able to see light out the other side, but just minimally (I'd say 1mm or less clearance).
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Sorry, no pics at the moment - it's the wife's phone so it's in the city today. I'll try to get some pics of the case tonight.
In regard to the lip around the screen - it is just about flush. I put it face-down on the counter and was able to see light out the other side, but just minimally (I'd say 1mm or less clearance).
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If you can manage a video showing off the case, it'd be really great.
EDIT: Gave up and bought the red one. Was really torn between buying the ultraslim blue case, but then decided against it .. Well , should reach around the same time as the mobile I suppose
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Just wanted to chime in here - I ordered one of these cases on 11/28 and received on 12/4. Incredibly fast shipping from Hong Kong (from the ebay seller ecdigi.shop).
The case itself is very nice, and came in retail packaging. Good grip, and the texture on the back is better than I thought it would be. Also included a dry-application screen protector that shockingly had the correct sensor cutouts. My only complaint (and I knew this before I purchased) is that the case doesn't wrap the entire phone - the top and bottom edges are still exposed.
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Good to hear positive review about this...hope i receive mine by the time i get my N4. Some pics will be great if u can. :good:
BadarChaudhry said:
Good to hear positive review about this...hope i receive mine by the time i get my N4. Some pics will be great if u can. :good:
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Can someone please chime in with how the back feels? is it a rough solid plastic texture or rubbberized?? Ive been trying to find out for a while now. thanks
I ran into this dilemma where I had ordered 6 different cases and 4 glass screen protectors for my Note 4 when I didn't have it yet. I figured I would wait for my local vendor to get it in stock. Then a vendor in ebay posted a lot Note 4 SM-N910U and had the black version in stock. I hit order and UPS Worldwide express it to my location (friday) and it got here Monday morning. Then reality struck and realized I had no screen protector and case for this awesome phone. I went to the local vendor cellphone shop and thought the Note 3 is just a tad smaller than the Note 4. I went ahead and bought a cheap Note 3 rubberized tpu case and the generic Note 3 screen protector. Since the tpu case was able to stretch it fit the note 4 like a glove(but no hole for the speaker and the heart sensor is covered). Other than that the buttons for both the volume and power were in the correct location. The screen protector was just a tad short so I measured it evenly so some space on the top and some on the bottom. Camera front goes into the screen protector but every thing else lined up. Now at least it's somewhat protected. Hopefully my ordered cases come in soon. Anyone else ran it this situation?
Usually when I get my phone earlier than my case and screen protector, I wouldn't even consider opening it until they do arrive (assuming I ordered them). I'll continue using my older phone until the time comes..... sometimes this gives me time for closure to depart with my old phone.
I would say wait it out until you get your case and screen protector then go happy. If you can't wait and want to use Note 4 asap, well.... that's your choice and risk to be taken. Good luck OP.
Im almost in the same boat, my spigen crystal clears are here and I was suppose to have my mime glass protector but usps couldn't find my house( even though they send regular mail everyday) so they sent it back. Im still waiting for at lease one of the five cases Ive order to come too. You could go ghetto and use saran warp as a screen protector lol or just go to a att or tmo store they might have something to hold you over.
Okay so now I got to thinking about modifying a old OtterBox commuter case that I had when I had my good old note 3. Since this is a temporary thing I wouldn't mind covering the speaker and heart rate monitor. I noticed that the outer hard shell was touching the camera in the back. So I filed it down so it would not touch. Then I took off the bottom of the hard shell and there you have it. Here are pics of what I did. This is until my spigen case comes in. I feel a lot better now.
Oh I forgot I had to gouge some the rubber where the volume and power buttons are located so that the buttons would fit in the rubber grooves. Minor modification because the grooves in the rubber part don't line up so I just extended it.
Been using this for a bit so I decided to post up some pics. I attached the images, but since they're really compressed, I'm also providing a link below to imgur if anyone wants to see them in better quality.
Slickwraps Black/Red Carbon Galaxy S6
The full body wrap can be used with a case, but I don't recommend it. Tight cases such as the Speck CandyShell tend to lift the portion of the wrap covering the aluminum frame. A tpu case or a two part case are probably your best bet for those times you do need to use a case.
Looks great. Be careful with the thin sides on the front, they tend to lose their adhesion with too much fiddling.
Looks good and nice color combo, I've never had much luck applying this wraps.
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Looks great. Be careful with the thin sides on the front, they tend to lose their adhesion with too much fiddling.
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I had that issue on my Nexus 6, but on the side wraps covering the aluminum frame since they got thinner at the ends. Applying some heat with a hair dryer helped for the most part, but it definitely didn't have as strong a bond as it initially did.
Sent from my GS6
love the color combo
diggin' that look
How's this holding up for you? Have you tried it with a case at all? I just ordered the hero skins for my gold S6 but I am thinking about swapping the gold sides for black. Also, how long did it take for yours to ship?
RedXXII said:
How's this holding up for you? Have you tried it with a case at all? I just ordered the hero skins for my gold S6 but I am thinking about swapping the gold sides for black. Also, how long did it take for yours to ship?
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Still looks as good as the first day I installed it and I have used it with cases. Even with a tight case like the Speck Candyshell, the wrap never got loose. If you order it during a time there isn't a sale going on, it will usually get to you by about a week or couple days less. If you order it during a sale, it can easily take over a week.
Sometimes though Slickwraps will print out a shipping label and the status will show as shipped, but the actual package won't ship out till a few days later. It doesn't always happen, but I've experienced it a few times.
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@il buono: I'm definitely waiting for mine. I want to put it in my Spigen clear case but I'm worried you won't be able to see it or it will rub off. Hmmmm, decisions, decisions.