Vaja Debuts iVolution Stripes 2 for 3G (9/24)

[CD3660]

To be honest, I don't really see any problems or differences in fit when using the older iVolution SP with the 3G iPhone. At least I can't tell from the photos.


It fits pretty well. Visually, the difference is that you can see the chrome bezel peeking through with the 3G, but I quite like that. Makes it look a little like the new and extortionate ivolution Top SP Silver! :D ;)

[maddan]

It fits pretty well. Visually, the difference is that you can see the chrome bezel peeking through with the 3G, but I quite like that. Makes it look a little like the new and extortionate ivolution Top SP Silver! :D ;)

I would not have guessed... then again, you are very lucky it fits the 3G.

[PecanEater]

And mine (albeit mine was for the original iPhone), and I posted numerous photos in the early pages of this thread. Here's a reminder. :)

132485
With original iPhone

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With iPhone 3G

Can anyone speak with first hand experience to the issue of fit of the 3G iPhone in the Vaja case for the original iPhone. Specifics and pics would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[CD3660]

Can anyone speak with first hand experience to the issue of fit of the 3G iPhone in the Vaja case for the original iPhone. Specifics and pics would be much appreciated. Thanks.

See earlier in this very thread:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=5912921&postcount=46

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=5913414&postcount=52

:)

[dallas112678]

I'm going to go with the iVolution SP (not the top) the one with no screen cover. Im going to get it in dark blue with a vibrant green stripe with my future white iPhone. I dont like the whole flap thing on the top, it looks cool, just not my thing, and since the most dangerous place this baby is going is my pocket with nothing in it i really dont think ill have problems with scratches.

This is the plan:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4061/picture1cl0.th.png (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture1cl0.png)

so what u guys think of that combo?

[Bitgod]

If you're a Seahawks fan, looks fine.

[madonnasmanone]

Here are some:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4537/img0550id0.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4721/img0566bf6.jpg


I would LOVE to know what it is that you have covering your screen! Could you tell me what it is, where you got it, and how much it is? Also, was it easy to apply? Thank you for any information you can provide.

[jaask]

I would LOVE to know what it is that you have covering your screen! Could you tell me what it is, where you got it, and how much it is? Also, was it easy to apply? Thank you for any information you can provide.
That is a film by Invisible Shield. You can get one here (http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php) Seems to be $14.95 for just the front cover, I bought the front and back pieces for $24.95.

The front piece was very easy to apply but the back piece was pretty hard. The corners are the most problematic to get right on the back piece.

[CD3660]

That is a film by Invisible Shield. You can get one here (http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php) Seems to be $14.95 for just the front cover, I bought the front and back pieces for $24.95.

The front piece was very easy to apply but the back piece was pretty hard. The corners are the most problematic to get right on the back piece.

Does the iPhone fit into your new case with the back piece of the Invisible Shield still fitted or did you have to remove it?

[jaask]

Does the iPhone fit into your new case with the back piece of the Invisible Shield still fitted or did you have to remove it?
Yes it fits to the case with the back piece still on place, I have mine still on. It's very grippy though and practically impossible to slide the phone away from the case, I can only remove the phone by lifting it from the sides. Therefore the case is always on, which is not that bad of an option ;)

[madonnasmanone]

That is a film by Invisible Shield. You can get one here (http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php) Seems to be $14.95 for just the front cover, I bought the front and back pieces for $24.95.

The front piece was very easy to apply but the back piece was pretty hard. The corners are the most problematic to get right on the back piece.

Thank you for the information, jaask! I appreciate it. I believe I will get the front piece. Since I intend to keep mine in the case, I won't need the back piece. I just can't wait to get my case!

[RynoZebz]

Just got my black and white case in today (white stripe). It's excellent except for one thing. Where the insignia is stamped in on the front it sort of bubbles up the leather around it a bit and actually looks like it pulls part of the white stripe in a bit to give it an uneven look. It looks like the stripe isn't straight quite as much as It should be. Like someone didn't cut it properly or something. I dunno. For that much money I was expecting this thing to be flawless. Other then that it looks great. If I knew the stripe was going to be an issue I would have just got the black one with no stripe. Hmm...

Anyone else have any issues like this? I can post pics if you guys really want me to. But from the other photos I can kind of see that others are getting a little bubbling too. Maybe it just sticks out more because it's the white on black. :(

[macmedal]

Lets see some pics ??

[madonnasmanone]

I would also like to see the pictures of the "bubble" you describe.

[RynoZebz]

I'll post some pictures this weekend. It's sort of killed the joy I had about getting this new case. I can do with the "bubbles" but the stripe being uneven towards the bottom kind of irks me. I don't know that they'll do anything. And I don't want to wait another month and a half for another one. Ugh.

[egghead]

I had a similar bad experience with their product. The stripe was off from the center, and it had glue residues all over the place. And the colors didn't look anything like what I saw from their web site. Also the surface wasn't very even (had bumps in odd places). Considering the high cost and all the waiting time, it was a huge let down for me... and I had to return it. At least return was easy and painless even though I had to eat shipping both ways.

[RynoZebz]

These were taken with my iPhone so I'm sorry for the bad quality. Hopefully you can see a hint of the bubble near the insignia. It's almost like they had it tear through the portion of the the leather. There are also some circular markings/indentations up the white stripe. And as you can clearly see the white stripe buckles in near the bottom. I can take more pics with a better camera this weekend if needed. Sucks to hear others are having a bad experience with these too. Not sure if I wanna go through the hassle of sending this back tho if I'm paying for shipping both ways. Sucks. The case is great other then this. I should have just got it without the stripe. What do you guys think?

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/zebzfree/download2.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/zebzfree/download.jpg

[splogue]

Here's my opinion, and I'm very picky. It isn't a big deal, and is a natural result from working with thick materials like leather. However, only you can determine if you are going to be okay with it.

I would probably be a little upset, talk with my wife, get a second opinion (from someone in person), and be okay with it in a week or two (provided they didn't see any big deal).

But, if you are losing sleep over it, and you think that is going to continue, send it back. It is just a case -- it isn't worth it.

Sean

[maddan]

I seem to have a practically flawless case. I was dreading having a defective one, as I have read about the off-center stripe before, and the glue residue, but my case is so far very well-built. In my opinion, you should return your case for a new one. If you paid good money, you better expect good quality for it.

[dallas112678]

I think a new model just came out for the 3g. The ivolution GT. I think its new, and i say this because i never noticed it until this morning. Its like the TOP SP except its 2 thinner stripes down the middle and the logo is moved to the top right corner.

[maddan]

I dropped my iPhone! I was walking through my kitchen, with my phone in hand, when I fumbled with it and it bounced onto the tile. The Vaja Case landed face-down, and when I picked it up in shock to check if it was okay....


There was not a SCRATCH on it or on my iPhone. It looked flawless. Now I know my iPhone really is well-protected AND sexy :D.

[RynoZebz]

It's starting to not bother me quite as much as it was when I initially got it. It is a wonderful case and does protect the phone quite well. If you're not looking for the defect it doesn't exactly scream at you. Maybe I'll contact Vaja and ask for a coupon or something as I'm not happy that I paid over 100 bucks for a non perfect iPhone case. I mean, it was hard enough to tell the woman and such that I was buying an iPhone case at 100 bucks. People looked at me like I was stupid! lol Now I sort of feel like I was. But I do like the product overall. Thanks for the emotional support, guys. Heh. Maybe in a few months when the wait time drops a bit I'll get another one and sell the other on eBay. Heh. Anyone know how the resell experience is?

Also... to the thread starter... stop changing the name of the dang thread! You're newly updated information is going to be hard to find for people anyway if it's not in the first post. I thought this was just a Vaja 3G iPhone Ivolution thread. Not a personal thread to post a review, etc. I couldn't find this thread this morning when I was looking for it. Just a word to the wise.

[DJHess]

Over a week ago, I got lucky enough to order the Vaja iVolution Black & Red special edition for the 3G iPhone. Well, after multiple emails for confirmation and over a week's wait, I find out that the site cut off my card number and I did not get the order in. They have said they sent an email telling me of the problem, but I never got an email.
So...as pissed as I was that I wasn't getting my case, and mulling over whether I wanted to wait for the Black & Red edition to be in stock again, I ordered the GT.
Now for the wait!
I ordered a Black w/white stripes iVolution GT, w/ clip & personalization...30 day wait.
I will keep everybody informed and post pics as soon as I receive my Argentina leather special.

[RynoZebz]

Ok... maybe the white stripe thing is bothering me more then I thought. I can't stop thinking about it! lol I'm hoping I can be one of the few to snag up the Black and Red edition when it comes in stock. Then eBay the black and white Vaja I have no once it arrives. I feel like I'm going crazy over some stupid case! lol ARGH! Why can't they just sell this stuff at Best Buy? Heh.

[cheapa55]

Any way to get the Black n Red limited edition? I'm desperately want that case. No other case will do. :) Any suggestions?

[DJHess]

Ok... maybe the white stripe thing is bothering me more then I thought. I can't stop thinking about it! lol I'm hoping I can be one of the few to snag up the Black and Red edition when it comes in stock. Then eBay the black and white Vaja I have no once it arrives. I feel like I'm going crazy over some stupid case! lol ARGH! Why can't they just sell this stuff at Best Buy? Heh.

Why don't you take a couple of pics in "macro" mode on your camera and send them to Vaja. See if they'll make you another one and send it to you before you have to send that one back???

[RynoZebz]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/zebzfree/DSC00136.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/zebzfree/DSC00111.jpg

Here are a couple. My camera is horrible so this is about as good as I could do. Sort of weighing my options between the hastle of dealing with not having a case, shipping it back for the return, etc. You're right tho. It might at least be worth sending them an email and see where it gets me.

You can see hints of the bubbles from where the insignia was placed. You can also see that the stripe isn't straight all the way down towards the logo as well. Also in one of the pics you can see the hints of the "circles" up the white stripe. Looks like something was pressed into it. Perhaps an artifact of a tool they used to press the stripe down onto the leather when glued on.

These cases are great. I love it overall. But the stripe job just seems tacky to me. If I were to go with one of their cases again I'd just go with the solid ones. Just my two cents. Interested to hear your thoughts.

[RynoZebz]

Here is the letter I sent to Vaja. I will post their responses and my interactions with them as my experience goes on...


"Vaja products are made to ensure satisfaction and service during the natural life of the product. It warrants to the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of the purchase."

Hello,

I sampled that from the FAQ on your website and I certainly hope that is the case. I ordered a Vaja has from you over 45 days ago and received the other day with much anticipation. I had read rave reviews of your product line and have seen a great amount of praise in reference to the build quality and overall experience with your iPhone cases.

When I opened my case I was disappointed to find that it had some minor defects that soured my initial and continued impressions of your case. Near the Vaja insignia you can see some bubbling and stretching occurring on the white leather. I'm assuming this is from improper placement of the metal logo. All the pictures I had see showed the logo sitting nice and flush against a flat colored background. This was not the case with my Vaja case. But this wasn't really the worst thing. The thing that continues to catch my eye everytime I pick it up is the striping seems to be buckling near the logo. This causes the stripe to not appear straight but rather improperly cut. Also note (not visible in the pictures included) that the edges of the white leather stripe do not have a clean cut. You can see hints of the white edges moving in and out. Also in one of the pics you can see the hints of the "circles" up the white stripe. Looks like something was pressed into it. Perhaps an artifact of a tool they used to press the stripe down onto the leather when glued on. So needless to say I wasn't satisfied with some of the aestetics of my case.

That said the case overall fits wonderfully, works great and is sturdy. I don't have a problem with the overall design of your product. What I do have a problem with is paying upwards of $100 for an iPhone case and having significant visual flaws. This is an expensive case. You guys have a reputation of being of the highest quality when it comes to cases. This is why people continue to shell out more money for your products when they could just as easily go with something that is a fraction of the cost. What I want to know is what you can do for me? I'm not trying to be malicious or anything. I just wanted you to know how excited I was to recieve your product and how let down I was once it arrived. I hope you can make this right for me and I believe, based on your reputation, that you will.

So please let me know what you can do for me as soon as possible and I'd greatly appreciate it. I really don't want to be without my case and I don't feel its fair to have me send this thing back and wait another month and a half for another one. Like I said before, the case itself is great. But if I had known how tacky the stripe would have ended up I would have just settled for a plain black version of this case with no stripe or rather the Black and Red edition of this case instead. Please let me know what can be done.

My invoice/order number is: 9XXXX

I have been documenting my experience with your company at MacRumors.com on this forum thread ( http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=530408&page=12 ). I will be posting this letter and posting your replies as well so other people can see how my experience with your company has been. Just as a sort of review of my overall experience. I'm sure it will be wonderful and am looking forward to your response. Thank you very much and take care.

Ryan

[Sandock]

I have the same thing on my white Vaja case. There are some small bump-like features at the spot where the Vaja logo is. The line on my case is also not perfectly straight.

I remember somebody posted some time ago about his Vaja case and how the line on his is also not perfectly straight.

I sort of expected these as this is a leather case and such imperfections are in my opinion normal. These are hand crafted so I was not expecting everything to line up like something that was injection molded or something.

Sorry to hear about yours, I hope you get results from the letter that you will send.

[CD3660]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/zebzfree/DSC00136.jpg


Personally I would send the case back. It was very expensive and, although these cases are handmade, this one looks shoddy and sub-standard.

[maddan]

Personally I would send the case back. It was very expensive and, although these cases are handmade, this one looks shoddy and sub-standard.

Ditto. If mine would have come looking like that, I would have returned it in an instant.

[lilnyc]

I got my first Vaja case this weekend. I ordered the ivolution SP with a belt clip, but have also just ordered the Crystal 2 with a strap.

Online, it looks average to me, so I really held out for a year b/c I almost bought one for my 1st gen iPhone. Now that I have it, I have no regrets.

1. Unique Factor: The iPhone is less of a novelty now with its $200 price tag. So showing off an iPhone is not the sign of prestige that it was at $600. If you want to be unique now, ut's all about what your iPhone is wearing. Vaja brings the sexy back :)

2. The Clip: When I lie things down, they tend to get left behind. With a clip, my iPhone stays with me, but doesn't make me look masculine with a toolbelt on my hip. I wear nice clothes, and I'm a lady. It allows me to maintain style.

3. The Wait = A unique case that not everyone has.

[cualexander]

I ordered the Vaja Ivolution SP for the iphone 3G on July 25, and I got it today. It was shipped on September 3rd, and supposed to arrive on September 5th, but it got delayed in customs in Argetina. At least that's what Fedex said when I called them. 45 days was September 7th, so they were pretty much on target.

It's orange with white stripe down the middle. It looks great. The perfect color of orange in my opinion. I'm a Clemson University alum so its my school colors. :)

The flap doesn't bother me at all, even when talking on the phone. And I don't think the flap looks weird when talking, it just looks like a big flip phone to me. Like others said, I can just flip it back.

Overall I'm extremely satisfied with it. The only SLIGHT defect I have is that the paint under the top clasp is chipping a little, but honestly, there is no way anyone would see that unless you looked very closely, and like others have said its probably due to friction with the sim card tray.

Finally, I can put my iphone in my pocket and not worry about the screen getting scratched. I'm very satisfied.

[lilnyc]

We have the same design scheme :)

[lilnyc]

Great letter.

I think that they should make another for you while allowing you to hold the one you have. Of course, the one you have would suffer add'l wear and tear -- not good for re-sale. However, you don't deserve to suffer wihtout a case because you purchased a case, waited and should have received the quality promised. They should accompany your request and put more thought into quality checks.

[RynoZebz]

Thanks for the support guys. I haven't heard anything from them. I really would like to keep my case for the time being while I wait for a new one. I don't really want to be without it again. I'll be sure to update you when I do finally hear something. I kind of have a feeling I won't tho.

[RynoZebz]

Great news guys! I heard from Vaja Customer Service today and they've really taken care of me. I just wanted to pass along the next few emails that were exchanged. I've heard some people complain on these boards about Vaja's customer service but they have been very accommodating with me (as you can read below) and thought my experience with them isn't through I feel confident in how they handle their products and deal with their customers! Hopefully my experience will put some of your minds at ease as it has mine. I'm sure I'll be back for more cases from them in the future.

"Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the pictures. They are being analyzed by our Product Department now, and as soon as they have passed a reply, I will contact you immediately.
Do not worry since we will find a solution for this issue.

Best regards,

Maria Cecilia"

"Ryan,
I have received a reply from our Product Department. Please let us provide an explanation about this issue. Regarding the logo, the metal emblem has two sharp flaps that pierce the leather to remain attached; you will always see the place where they are fixed since they pierce the leather.; that is the effect any pierced object makes on leather. And this is specially noticeable in lighter tones. Anyway, the logo placement should have been more neat in your case, according to our quality requirements.
What we can offer you is to replace it by the limited edition black and red, if you want, which will be back in stock these days. You will be able to get it sooner than a replacement custom unit.
If you want a new SP case, we can also offer to exchange it by the case you received. But it will take longer to get it produced.
Upon new case's reception, the original item should be returned to us for inspection
.
Please let us know if this is convenient for you

Best regards,
Maria Cecilia
Garcia Querol
Customer Care Department
www.vajachoice.com"

My reply:
"Cecilia,

Thank you so much for your prompt reply! This sounds great and I do appreciate your care with this matter and attention. I will wait to receive the Black and Red edition of the Vaja case and upon doing so I will send my original SP case back to you. Just let me know what information you may need from me and where I need to ship me case back to you once the new one arrives. I do appreciate your quick, understanding service and I can't wait to enjoy your products once it arrives. Thank you very much!

Ryan"

[maddan]

Great news guys! I heard from Vaja Customer Service today and they've really taken care of me. I just wanted to pass along the next few emails that were exchanged. I've heard some people complain on these boards about Vaja's customer service but they have been very accommodating with me (as you can read below) and thought my experience with them isn't through I feel confident in how they handle their products and deal with their customers! Hopefully my experience will put some of your minds at ease as it has mine. I'm sure I'll be back for more cases from them in the future.

"Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the pictures. They are being analyzed by our Product Department now, and as soon as they have passed a reply, I will contact you immediately.
Do not worry since we will find a solution for this issue.

Best regards,

Maria Cecilia"

"Ryan,
I have received a reply from our Product Department. Please let us provide an explanation about this issue. Regarding the logo, the metal emblem has two sharp flaps that pierce the leather to remain attached; you will always see the place where they are fixed since they pierce the leather.; that is the effect any pierced object makes on leather. And this is specially noticeable in lighter tones. Anyway, the logo placement should have been more neat in your case, according to our quality requirements.
What we can offer you is to replace it by the limited edition black and red, if you want, which will be back in stock these days. You will be able to get it sooner than a replacement custom unit.
If you want a new SP case, we can also offer to exchange it by the case you received. But it will take longer to get it produced.
Upon new case's reception, the original item should be returned to us for inspection
.
Please let us know if this is convenient for you

Best regards,
Maria Cecilia
Garcia Querol
Customer Care Department
www.vajachoice.com"

My reply:
"Cecilia,

Thank you so much for your prompt reply! This sounds great and I do appreciate your care with this matter and attention. I will wait to receive the Black and Red edition of the Vaja case and upon doing so I will send my original SP case back to you. Just let me know what information you may need from me and where I need to ship me case back to you once the new one arrives. I do appreciate your quick, understanding service and I can't wait to enjoy your products once it arrives. Thank you very much!

Ryan"

Very nice. That was solved rather quickly, wasn't it?

[cheapa55]

Very nice. That was solved rather quickly, wasn't it?

Wow!!! Black n Red? and it will be in stock soon? I better keep refreshing the page. :)

[CD3660]

Good news RynoZebz, well done!

I bet that is a real relief. The Black and Red is really beautiful too!

[390kwt]

My case arrived today. It sat in Argentina for 5 days before being released and then another 2 days for delivery stateside

Anyways, it's black with a red stripe. I don't see any manufacturing issues. Looks and smells great (although, I'm not one to go around routinely sniffing cases...). Fits like a glove and adds very little bulk.

The first pic may look a little orange, I tried to adjust the color on the second of the 2 pics. But in person it is bright red.

a bit orange looking...
http://home.austin.rr.com/server1/iPhone/vaja%20red1.jpg

better...
http://home.austin.rr.com/server1/iPhone/vaja%20red2.jpg

So, all-in-all a happy camper

[RynoZebz]

Yes, they worked with me and provided the perfect customer service. I couldn't be happier. :)

[Nieval]

Well, the wait is almost over, i just got an email telling me that my order has shipped from Argentina today, should get it by monday hopefully.

Btw, is it weird that i got the email after i emailed them asking about my order? I was suppose to have received it two days earlier and i'm beginning to think that they "forget" some orders..

[WORDLYPURRFECT]

OK, I can't resist! Just received my anniversary present- took one month, which was short of the 45 day promise...
If I uploaded the picture right, mine is dusty olive with tastefully placed white/clear SWAROVSKI Crystals that are also quite subtle. I'm not a crystal person, but this is really different, which was I was looking for! The engraving color depends on the color of the leather, so that, too, is pretty subtle. Like others, I wanted something special to house my IPHONE. Now when I grab and go, the little twinkling from the case is a nice touch and turns heads. What a geek-ette I'm turning into! :p

[CD3660]

OK, I can't resist! Just received my anniversary present- took one month, which was short of the 45 day promise...
If I uploaded the picture right, mine is dusty olive with tastefully placed white/clear SWAROVSKI Crystals that are also quite subtle. I'm not a crystal person, but this is really different, which was I was looking for! The engraving color depends on the color of the leather, so that, too, is pretty subtle. Like others, I wanted something special to house my IPHONE. Now when I grab and go, the little twinkling from the case is a nice touch and turns heads. What a geek-ette I'm turning into! :p

Very elegant and sophisticated! Enjoy! :)

[cheapa55]

OK, I can't resist! Just received my anniversary present- took one month, which was short of the 45 day promise...
If I uploaded the picture right, mine is dusty olive with tastefully placed white/clear SWAROVSKI Crystals that are also quite subtle. I'm not a crystal person, but this is really different, which was I was looking for! The engraving color depends on the color of the leather, so that, too, is pretty subtle. Like others, I wanted something special to house my IPHONE. Now when I grab and go, the little twinkling from the case is a nice touch and turns heads. What a geek-ette I'm turning into! :p

Nice!!! A hot geek-ette. That's good stuff. how do you know it's swarovski (edit: yes, it does say on website)? does it say anywhere on the website? I've been thinking about getting one for Wifey but I'm waiting to get one myself to see if the quality is worth >$250

[maddan]

OK, I can't resist! Just received my anniversary present- took one month, which was short of the 45 day promise...
If I uploaded the picture right, mine is dusty olive with tastefully placed white/clear SWAROVSKI Crystals that are also quite subtle. I'm not a crystal person, but this is really different, which was I was looking for! The engraving color depends on the color of the leather, so that, too, is pretty subtle. Like others, I wanted something special to house my IPHONE. Now when I grab and go, the little twinkling from the case is a nice touch and turns heads. What a geek-ette I'm turning into! :p

Pretty... haha. I like the effect of the pink crystals on the dark leather. Not how I imagined that case to look like in person... looks much more elegant than on the site.

[WORDLYPURRFECT]

Nice!!! A hot geek-ette. That's good stuff. how do you know it's swarovski (edit: yes, it does say on website)? does it say anywhere on the website? I've been thinking about getting one for Wifey but I'm waiting to get one myself to see if the quality is worth >$250

Well, is anything that small that houses a cell phone worth $250?? My Coach bags are more, and I use them for once season. This case is really classy, definitely protects the phone, and makes for a great gift for the wifey who has everything :) Honestly, how many more bracelets or watches could he buy me, so it was a little splurge on something very different that we wouldn't normally splurge on- like a cell phone case.

With such an array of colors, it makes a great gift. My second choice would have been the one that they show(ed) with the crystals when they first made if for the 3G (it was originally only available for the original phone). Baby blue with dark etching and white crystals would look great clipped to a jeans belt loop. :)

Don't get the strap, get the clip- the strap is small, and in my mind it is useless. I wanted the clip, but when I ordered it, it wasn't an option on the website. After I ordered it and inquired, I was told if I already ordered the strap I couldn't get the clip. I told them the clip wasn't an option to check of but never heard from them again about it. Unfortunately, I didn't know the clip was available to begin with! Oh well.

[cheapa55]

Well, is anything that small that houses a cell phone worth $250?? My Coach bags are more, and I use them for once season. This case is really classy, definitely protects the phone, and makes for a great gift for the wifey who has everything :) Honestly, how many more bracelets or watches could he buy me, so it was a little splurge on something very different that we wouldn't normally splurge on- like a cell phone case.

With such an array of colors, it makes a great gift. My second choice would have been the one that they show(ed) with the crystals when they first made if for the 3G (it was originally only available for the original phone). Baby blue with dark etching and white crystals would look great clipped to a jeans belt loop. :)

Don't get the strap, get the clip- the strap is small, and in my mind it is useless. I wanted the clip, but when I ordered it, it wasn't an option on the website. After I ordered it and inquired, I was told if I already ordered the strap I couldn't get the clip. I told them the clip wasn't an option to check of but never heard from them again about it. Unfortunately, I didn't know the clip was available to begin with! Oh well.

Thanks for the info!!! My wife has almost everything as well. :) But she keeps the phone in her purse all the time. I'll have to buy the black n red for myself once it's back in stock to see how i like the quality. I'm very picky. If it passes my approval, then i'll most likely get it for her (hopefully here by Christmas time).

[WORDLYPURRFECT]

Thanks for the info!!! My wife has almost everything as well. :) But she keeps the phone in her purse all the time. I'll have to buy the black n red for myself once it's back in stock to see how i like the quality. I'm very picky. If it passes my approval, then i'll most likely get it for her (hopefully here by Christmas time).

Sounds like a plan! Picky, you WILL like it, trust me. Great quality. Worth >250? That is debatable, it's smaller than a purse and doesn't do as much as a wallet. I'd say no on the price. Maybe more like 175 (like a fine leather wallet maybe). But the design, protection, and leather combined bring it damn close to its value! Enjoy!

[cheapa55]

Sounds like a plan! Picky, you WILL like it, trust me. Great quality. Worth >250? That is debatable, it's smaller than a purse and doesn't do as much as a wallet. I'd say no on the price. Maybe more like 175 (like a fine leather wallet maybe). But the design, protection, and leather combined bring it damn close to its value! Enjoy!

Great, I ordered the black n red limited and most likely, i'll order the Christmas gift early to make sure its here before then. Thanks!

[Nieval]

I received my case this morning and, this being my first vaja purchase, i can honestly say that the quality is top-notch; one of the finest i've seen. I opted for a reed yellow case with a vibrant orange stripe - those being my favorite colors and living in Saudi Arabia it helps against the sand. I couldn't find my digital camera so photo booth will have to do but when i get a chance i'll post proper pics.

[maddan]

I received my case this morning and, this being my first vaja purchase, i can honestly say that the quality is top-notch; one of the finest i've seen. I opted for a reed yellow case with a vibrant orange stripe - those being my favorite colors and living in Saudi Arabia it helps against the sand. I couldn't find my digital camera so photo booth will have to do but when i get a chance i'll post proper pics.

I was reluctant to get a white/soft colored case for my black 3G thinking it might not look too hot, but yours looks very nice.

[Nieval]

I was reluctant to get a white/soft colored case for my black 3G thinking it might not look too hot, but yours looks very nice.

Thanks alot. Although you can't really tell from the poor lighting its reed yellow blends subtly with the orange. I was expecting the inside to be red (like in the black cases) and made my picks with that in my mind, but all in all, i'm very pleased with how this turned out.
In many respects, the case feels like a wallet and making it black, to me, cancels out the distinguishing (for lack of a better word at the moment) factor about it. Don't get me wrong, the cases i've seen in this thread are all gorgeous.
One thing you should know though is that with use the leather gets worn and the creases may flatten and fade. To me this has happened on the side where i press to pull the front off. I wouldn't expect that to happen with the dark colors (with any luck i'll find my digital camera and show you what i mean).

[tommib]

Has anyone got the iVolution, the one which isn't flip and has the face exposed but protects the corners, and if so how is it? I ordered mine 45 days ago and have heard nothing from Vaja. Tom.

[maddan]

The Vaja Dockable for 3G is also available now, starting at $81.

[maddan]

The iVolution Stripes 2 is now available at $100. It looks amazing... Vaja is getting creative with the 3G.

[Bobioden]

Received my Black and Red Limited Edition today, and all I can say is WOW. Love the look, the smell, and the feel of the quality leather. It fits the phone perfectly. Well worth the price. This is the one and only case I will ever need.

[snverhallen]

I really think these cases are nice, except I wish they came with a model that had full protection but wasn't a flip out style case. In other words I want a SwitchEasy Colors style case (full protection, no flip-out etc.) but made with the leather, and hand-made quality of Vaja.

snverhallen

[EliteKiller]

While the Vaja cases are exotic looking, I don't think I could deal with the flipped down front while talking on the phone. Is it annoying?

LOL, snverhallen and I are on the same sheet of music. :D

[madonnasmanone]

I finally got my BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME, and quite frankly SEXY Vaja case, today. I'm very pleased with it. The smell of the leather is intoxicating. I ended up putting a small piece of scotch tape over the SIM Card Tray, because it rubs against the underside of the upper lid. I took a few shots with my iPhone, so, they aren't the greatest quality. The color is black with rosso stripe. It looks orange in the shots, but, in reality it is a nice red. I just wanted to share my joy with you all!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/MadonnasManOne/photo.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/MadonnasManOne/photo01.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/MadonnasManOne/photo02.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/MadonnasManOne/photo03.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/MadonnasManOne/photo04.jpg

I HIGHLY recommend this case to anyone!

[WORDLYPURRFECT]

While the Vaja cases are exotic looking, I don't think I could deal with the flipped down front while talking on the phone. Is it annoying?

LOL, snverhallen and I are on the same sheet of music. :D

YES- I gave to admit that as nice as the case is, as well constructed and nice leather, the drop down is getting very annoying, as is the fact that every time you charge or update your ipod, you have to open it. I didn't think it would bother me when I ordered it, and it does a bit. But it's pretty!

[Bobioden]

I thought the flip down would bother me, but actually it doesn't. Opening the case is much easier than I had expected, and the flap hanging there is not all that annoying. My ONLY complaint is having to have the case open while charging, especially in the car, where it has to lay on the passenger seat.

[madonnasmanone]

I am so happy I ordered this case. I really love it, and it looks great covering the iPhone 3G. The top flap hanging down is not a bother at all, and the case is easy to open. As others have said, the only thing that I don't like is having to have the case open to charge. However, it's just a minor complaint. All in all, this is the best case I could have ordered for my iPhone 3G.

Also, it should be noted for those looking to order a case, it appears that they have dropped the time to create most of the cases to 20 days. MUCH better than the 45 days (plus shipping time), that I had to wait in order to get mine.

[J*man]

Nice cases everyone. Does anybody know if an iPhone with bodyguardz on will fit in a Vaja case?

[splogue]

Nice cases everyone. Does anybody know if an iPhone with bodyguardz on will fit in a Vaja case?

Yes, sure will! It is in the case a bit tighter than normal, and the front flap, if you get a case with one, snaps on a little tighter.

For those of you on the fence about the Vaja cases, I'll weigh in on mine.

I got the black and red special edition with no clip. It looks fantastic -- really the best looking case I've seen yet. It is very slim, and doesn't add bulk, but the leather is soft and somewhat pillowy due to the thin layer of padding between it and the ABS form underneath. The texture on the special edition looks great and adds an expensive feel to it. The red interior makes for a nice surprise whenever it is opened. Very sharp from an appearance standpoint.

I do find the front flap annoying, particularly because it has to be left completely open to plug in a charge cable and it won't fit in the universal dock. It is a shame they didn't put the hinge at the top -- I think that would have made it easier to use.

It came in about three days after I ordered it too, so that was certainly a pleasant surprise!

Sean

[marcfogel]

Finally submitted my order;

ivolution for Apple iPhone 3G
Front: Caterina Lemon Drop
Back: Caterina Dark Blue
Inside: Caterina Baby Blue
Without Clip
Personalization: No

Cannot wait to receive the package via FedEx.

Did you get it? How do you like it? Is it too big to carry in your pocket/ How does it feel holding the phoine up to your ear? Any pictures?

Thanks

[DJHess]

Okay, I ordered my iVolution GT case on 5 Sept, credit card charged on 8 Sept. The production time when I ordered was 30 days. It's now over the 30 days...so I emailed Vaja:

Hello,

I emailed recently to find out where my case was in production. I was informed, by an ambiguous general statement that it would be 30 for production time.

Within the past week, Vaja has decreased it's production time from 30 days to 20 days. One would guess that you are completing orders faster than expected.

I ordered my case on 5 September. My card was charged on 8 Sept.

I now ask kindly for a specific time as to the shipping of my case? It has been over 30 days now.

REPLY:

Dana,
We are having a considerable demand at present, which is bringing about some delay in our production schedule. We are working now to reorganize our production processes, but until we can completely achieve that, the delay is still present. Anyway, our Production Department is already aware of your request and they will try their best to speed up its release. We estimate your order may take another week to get finished.
But, if you consider this wait not proper and want to cancel the order, we can perfectly understand it; please let us know and we will do it.

Best regards,

Maria Cecilia
Garcia Querol
Customer Care Department
www.vajachoice.com


So now I have to wait another week for production and probably 5 days for shipping, if not more.

Not Happy:confused::confused::confused:

[JohnnyRoaster]

I have been waiting for the Black & Red to come back in stock on the Vaja site. I finally got tired of waiting and ordered up a iVolution 2 in black with the dark blue stripes. I checked the Vaja site again last night and now they are available. Only they have changed to Black and Orange. I liked the look of the red better than the orange. They had a couple of new cases as well for the 3G. It is going to be a long 20 days until my case ships. I will post some pics when I get it.

[hartgeh3]

I ordered my iVolution GT on 3rd Oct, so will see when it arrives, hopefully in the 20 days!

[Doju]

After being ten days late after the 30 day estimate, they finally sent me the FedEx shipping e-mail. I clicked the link and FedEx said it would ship be shipped in five days.

I wait five days. No luck, and the damn 'expected arrival' field still said the same day. I called FedEx (hard) and after digging, they say, "Huh, it's sitting in customs." the woman seemed absolutely puzzled. After well over an hour, she finally managed to get it back on board, so it seemed, and said it would be delivered Thursday (today) before 5:00PM).

It's past then now, and I'm still caseless. I call them yet again, quite pissed off this time, as the company doesn't even know how to do an accurate estimated delivery, yet alone if a product is sitting in customs for eternity.

Anyway, she says she wants my visa card number again (what?), and I'll be hit with $20 on top of what I've already been paid. Why? I refused, talked to a manager, and after well over two hours of bickering and very pissed off diversing, she said it will be another week until it's delivered.

FedEx. Are. Idiots.

Can't wait for my case, though.

[Bobioden]

The new Black and Orange LE does look nice. I bet it will be sold out before the day is over.

[madonnasmanone]

The new Black and Orange LE does look nice. I bet it will be sold out before the day is over.

It's very nice.

You were almost right about it being sold out. The version without the clip is now "Out of Stock".

I'd love to order one, but, I just can't justify the expense, right now, with Christmas coming up, and so many other things I want to get.

I'm very happy with my current Vaja case, but, someday I will order one of these LE cases. I like the grain of the leather, and the solid black color on the outside.

[hh83917]

I've received my vaja iphone 3g case ordered a month ago. Overall, I think the build quality is not as good as the original iphone 2g one, but it is still good. But I have problem with the silence switch on the 3g case because the back of the case is too wide which made it hard to switch off the silence switch on the side of the iphone 3g. Does anyone with the 3g case have the same problem? The original iphone 2g case was well designed, not sure about the new vaja 3g case... :mad:

[SherriA]

Vaja cases are the absolute best cases you can get for the iPhone! I had one for my 1st gen iPhone and I have one on the way for the 3G. Yes, they are expensive but, I am a firm believer in the old adage, "you get what you pay for." $107 U.S. delivered in my case.

I got the iVolution for 3G in dark blue with a gray stripe and the clip:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m132/bug67/Miscellaneous/vaja.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m132/bug67/Miscellaneous/vaja3.jpg




I'm curious... if you have a clip on the back, when you hold the phone with the flap folded back to talk (like most people say they do), does it cause an indentation on the leather?

I finally made my color decision last night and ordered one (with the belt clip). At first I was going to go with a dark background because it was a safe choice but then I thought to myself... I always take "safe" or "conservative" choices with things like this so why not get what I really want, even if it will probably show more wear than darker colors? So I did! I ordered the iVolution Stripes with lavender for the base color, then stripes of (L to R) steel grey, baby blue, and harbor. I wanted something feminine, but not pink! I had to do some looking at other products to get a true feel for the colors (the mousepad was a great one to use), and I think the colors will blend really well in person, but in these sample pictures I think the colors are off just a little bit. Even though it estimates 20 day wait I'm steeling myself for about double that time based on what some of you have experienced.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/tritortoise/Picture9.png

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/tritortoise/Picture10.png

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/tritortoise/Picture11.png

I really wish they'd show the iPhone case preview face-on like they do for the iPod touch. Using the same colors (but, of course, the stripes scheme is different) this is how the color scheme looks for the iPod:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/tritortoise/Picture12.png

[Mr. Giver '94]

I'm really digging the Black n' Orange Special Edition case, but they are currently sold out. Any suggestions on when and how often to check back so that I can place my order???

Also, is the case I talked about above a good one. I'm sure that Vaja products are very good, but I'd love to see some pics and here from some owners of the case. Thanks! :)

[Bobioden]

This was the first time the Black and Orange was available. The Black and Red came up every few weeks or so, and sold out almost instantly. They will probably do the same thing with the Black and Orange. Check out page 8, of this thread, towards the bottom and there are quite a few EXCELLENT pics of the Black and Red. That should give you a good idea on how the Black and Orange looks.

[Mr. Giver '94]

This was the first time the Black and Orange was available. The Black and Red came up every few weeks or so, and sold out almost instantly. They will probably do the same thing with the Black and Orange. Check out page 8, of this thread, towards the bottom and there quite a few pics of the Black and Red. That should give you a good idea on how the Black and Orange looks.

Oh...That's too bad. I guess I'll have to keep a sharp eye out on their site to see when it's in stock. Those pictures make it look even better than on the website. Any chance on them bringing back the Black and Red???

[Bobioden]

Those pictures make it look even better than on the website.

Nothing compares to actually holding, and using one.

[Macintosh69]

I love my new case! It looks so classy and the fit is so tight I have a hard time opening it sometimes. I was nervous the orange would be too "vibrant" but its perfect! I highly recommend it! BTW - Pic #1 is the true orange color. The other pics are a little over-exposed.

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[madonnasmanone]

I love my new case! It looks so classy and the fit is so tight I have a hard time opening it sometimes. I was nervous the orange would be too "vibrant" but its perfect! I highly recommend it! BTW - Pic #1 is the true orange color. The other pics are a little over-exposed.



LOVE IT! Very nice! Perfect time of the year for the Black N' Orange, too! I really can't say enough good things about the Vaja ivolution Top SP case that I ordered. It's just great!

By the way, I LOVE that Jack-o-lantern wallpaper you have! Where can I get it? I have a Ghostbusters theme going on with my iPhone 3G, right now. The Ghostbusters logo for the wallpaper, and a custom made Ghostbusters ringtone. However, closer to Halloween, I'd like to use that Jack-o-lantern wallpaper you have, with the theme from Halloween, which I've already got as a ringtone on my phone.

[Macintosh69]

Thanks for the love on my case! :D I got the wallpaper on www.*************. They have a "holiday" section.

LOVE IT! Very nice! Perfect time of the year for the Black N' Orange, too! I really can't say enough good things about the Vaja ivolution Top SP case that I ordered. It's just great!

By the way, I LOVE that Jack-o-lantern wallpaper you have! Where can I get it? I have a Ghostbusters theme going on with my iPhone 3G, right now. The Ghostbusters logo for the wallpaper, and a custom made Ghostbusters ringtone. However, closer to Halloween, I'd like to use that Jack-o-lantern wallpaper you have, with the theme from Halloween, which I've already got as a ringtone on my phone.

[madonnasmanone]

Thanks for the love on my case! :D I got the wallpaper on www.*************. They have a "holiday" section.

Thanks for the link! I really appreciate it. Great wallpapers on that site.

Enjoy your case!

[dauerhippo]

anyone know if these cases work with a skin (like Invisible shield or BSE)?

Thanks

[Brackster]

I've got the Power Support crystal film set on my ivolution top SP with no problems! ..... and one week on from receiving my case, I still love it! It was worth the agonising wait! Go for it! :D

[dallas112678]

Just got my iphone and vaja case and both are amazing. Now this may be a stupid question but i just got the phone in the case and its so tight i cant get it out lol. Is the case going to "soften up" so it will be easier to take out or what?

[madonnasmanone]

Just got my iphone and vaja case and both are amazing. Now this may be a stupid question but i just got the phone in the case and its so tight i cant get it out lol. Is the case going to "soften up" so it will be easier to take out or what?

Congratulations!

I can't say that the case will "soften up" so that it is easier to take out. I've had mine for a few weeks, now, and it's still tight! Of course, I find no reason to ever take it out of the case.

Note: I am very proud of myself. I had to break my fingers away from the keyboard in order not to make some very perverted comment. LOL! I know, I know, but, I'm a guy and it's very difficult to not be perverted, sometimes!

[ictus]

So now I have to wait another week for production and probably 5 days for shipping, if not more.


Have you "already" got your case? Could they make it within the one week?

[Bobioden]

I have had mine for almost a month now, and I take it out every night to charge in a dock. It is just as tight now as it was the first day. I don't think it will loosen up much.

[SherriA]

Have you guys seen the new dockable case that was released for the iPhone in the past few days? Interesting set-up!

[iMetalG5]

i got the iVolution Top SP in Orange and white stripe. Got it at a discount and liked its looks so I kinda bought it without thinking. It does feel good in the hands but skeptical on dropping it. I'm not using it because I'm not keen on the flip case design after trying it for a week. I am currently using the Otterbox Defender. Not sure if I should sell my Vaja or keep it... I think I should keep it.

[Bobioden]

Black and Red back in stock.

[ttate90303]

Black and Red back in stock.

And out of stock again. Got mine ordered though.

[Bitgod]

I wish there was an option to get a colored interior on the regular orders, I'd have like an interior that matched my stripe. Not a killer, I'd have paid say $10 for the option, but it's fine as it is.