Alternative to Material 6 or Jackbacks?

Does anyone know about a cheaper alternative to a wooden backplate than Material 6/Jackbacks? I love the look, but $80-90 seems a bit much...

For those who don't know what I'm talking about:

http://shop.materialsix.com/

http://www.jackbacks.com/collections/parts/products/bamboo-back

Ipadm said:

I have purchased two backs from material 6, both turned out amazing. Their custom engraving is top notch and very high res.

yes... expensive for something like a backplate, but very premium quality.

I will likely buy again in the future when next generation iphone comes out this fall

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Just saw your response - thanks for chiming in. Yeah, they look really cool and I love the aesthetic of the wood backing...glad to know they look good in real life too.

Unfortunately, while I could afford it, I just don't think I can justify spending $100 on a wooden back for my phone :-/ Shame that I can only find a couple companies who offer these but they are both in the same general price range. Must be a very labor intensive process, because the wood itself can't cost them that much. One 2x4 would make what, like 500 backplates??

charlesdayton said:

How about a wooden sticker?

The Lucky Labs has some:

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Also SGP sells similar skins.

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Thanks - I am up on the skins too...I'm not against a skin, I use a clear full body one now - but there was something about the actual wooden backplate that really appealed to me...oh well, I guess I'll think about it for now