Best place for to buy iPhone case?

Mattyk182 · Jul 1, 2012, 10:40 AM

I've finally decided to actually get a case for my 4s after buying it the day it came out and I really don't know where I can find a big variety of cases. I want a Beatles case really bad from Amazon but I really don't know what kind of quality they are with no reviews. Can anyone refer me to a trusted site where I can purchase a nice case? Also, what do you prefer, hard rubber or hard plastic?

xnickitynickx · Jul 1, 2012, 11:43 AM

I bought my latest Otterbox on amazon and was very pleased. As a marketplace, amazon is great. As for some of the products, well they are subject to the manufacturer. But I love buying stuff on amazon

aPple nErd · Jul 1, 2012, 11:57 AM

amazon, ebay, or walmart /target. my local target has a MINI apple store so it has a lot of apple products and accessories

ritmomundo · Jul 1, 2012, 12:30 PM

Buying anything online is typically hit or miss, even with reviews. People love the Otterbox case, but I hated it (too big for me). I've wasted a lot of money on cases I bought online, only to receive utter crap. Its better to go to your local Apple store or Target/BBY and see what they have in person.

Leet Apple · Jul 1, 2012, 01:04 PM

Apple.com?

Technarchy · Jul 1, 2012, 01:06 PM

Apple store
Best Buy

Between the two you'll see something you'll want usually.

megapopular · Jul 1, 2012, 05:19 PM

Cases that you buy from the AT&T store are warrantied for one year, so I like to buy cases from them when I can. I've had no problem exchanging a case that wears out from use for a brand new one, then the good part is that it's warrantied for another whole year!!

nostresshere · Jul 1, 2012, 05:37 PM

Best Buy, ... heck most good size retailers have a ton of cases. Most malls have kiosks with lots of cases. Ebay for cheap. Amazon is great.

JoltinJoe · Jul 1, 2012, 05:41 PM

I had a great experience with outfityours.com. They ship ridiculously fast and FREE (ordered on a Sunday, arrived on a Wednesday), they have competitive pricing for a lot of the big name brands, and they have lightning fast customer service.

No-brainer

ChrisTX · Jul 1, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leet Apple

Apple.com?

Surprisingly, Apple is missing some of the big names in Cases. Amazon seems to be your best bet, but I hate ordering online so I'd say best buy. Though my last case was an element case which can only be purchased online.

Bruce91 · Jul 1, 2012, 07:40 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00

Just bought this case off amazon. Looks pretty good on the youtube videos I saw.

dtziheucdavis · May 14, 2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoltinJoe

I had a great experience with outfityours.com. They ship ridiculously fast and FREE (ordered on a Sunday, arrived on a Wednesday), they have competitive pricing for a lot of the big name brands, and they have lightning fast customer service.

No-brainer

Outfityours.com
a) They have higher prices than competitors
b) They do not have a low price guarantee
c) They make it difficult to get a return

JMountainDew · May 14, 2013, 01:35 PM

I've purchased a few different cases for my 4s from ebay, BestBuy, and the ifrogz website. I do prefer the hard rubber ones over the plastic ones... they have better grip.

Go for the Beatles case on Amazon. If you don't like it, it is only a small hassle to return it.

matthewlee423 · Yesterday, 04:57 AM

You can buy from here the good quality bamboo and wood cases.
http://refone.co/

Zmanbaseball2 · Yesterday, 05:52 AM

I recommend Otterbox Commuter series or Urban Armor Gear
Comes in a variety of colors(both of these cases)

Urban Armor Gear IPH5-RST/BLK-VP Composite Case with Impact Resistant Bumpers and Screen Kit for iPhone 5 - Rust/Black
http://amzn.com/B0099I81K0

OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for iPhone 5 - Night Sky
http://amzn.com/B00974L62G

Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk 2

dictoresno · Yesterday, 11:32 AM

I usually buy 90% of the things I need on amazon if they are available since I have prime. Every iPhone 5 case I own came from there

rward01 · Yesterday, 12:07 PM

I would say the best place to buy cases at a reasonable price is Amazon. Many times they have the same cases that the carriers have, but at a much more affordable price.

dictoresno · Yesterday, 12:14 PM

Yea most decent cases hover in the $9-15 range as opposed to $20-30 in store.

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Mattyk182 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2010	Best place for to buy iPhone case? I've finally decided to actually get a case for my 4s after buying it the day it came out and I really don't know where I can find a big variety of cases. I want a Beatles case really bad from Amazon but I really don't know what kind of quality they are with no reviews. Can anyone refer me to a trusted site where I can purchase a nice case? Also, what do you prefer, hard rubber or hard plastic? __________________ iPhone 4s 32 GB (Black)
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xnickitynickx macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando, FL	I bought my latest Otterbox on amazon and was very pleased. As a marketplace, amazon is great. As for some of the products, well they are subject to the manufacturer. But I love buying stuff on amazon __________________ 13" MacBook Air (2.0 GHz i7, 8GB RAM, 256 Flash); iPad (3rd Gen); iPhone 4S; AppleTV; too many iPods to list...
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Leet Apple macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada	Apple.com? __________________ MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz 15.4" White iPhone 4S 16GB
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Zmanbaseball2 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanuet, NY, USA	I recommend Otterbox Commuter series or Urban Armor Gear Comes in a variety of colors(both of these cases) Urban Armor Gear IPH5-RST/BLK-VP Composite Case with Impact Resistant Bumpers and Screen Kit for iPhone 5 - Rust/Black http://amzn.com/B0099I81K0 OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for iPhone 5 - Night Sky http://amzn.com/B00974L62G Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ -iPhone 5 16GB Black; iPod Touch 5 32GB Blue; iPad 1 64GB -Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop Black http://www.soundimpressionsinc.com/
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Jul 1, 2012, 11:57 AM	#3
aPple nErd macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2012	amazon, ebay, or walmart /target. my local target has a MINI apple store so it has a lot of apple products and accessories
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Jul 1, 2012, 12:30 PM	#4
ritmomundo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bel Air, CA	Buying anything online is typically hit or miss, even with reviews. People love the Otterbox case, but I hated it (too big for me). I've wasted a lot of money on cases I bought online, only to receive utter crap. Its better to go to your local Apple store or Target/BBY and see what they have in person.
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Jul 1, 2012, 01:06 PM	#6
Technarchy macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2012	Apple store Best Buy Between the two you'll see something you'll want usually.
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Jul 1, 2012, 05:19 PM	#7
megapopular macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	Cases that you buy from the AT&T store are warrantied for one year, so I like to buy cases from them when I can. I've had no problem exchanging a case that wears out from use for a brand new one, then the good part is that it's warrantied for another whole year!!
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Jul 1, 2012, 05:37 PM	#8
nostresshere macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2010	Best Buy, ... heck most good size retailers have a ton of cases. Most malls have kiosks with lots of cases. Ebay for cheap. Amazon is great.
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Jul 1, 2012, 05:41 PM	#9
JoltinJoe macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2009	I had a great experience with outfityours.com. They ship ridiculously fast and FREE (ordered on a Sunday, arrived on a Wednesday), they have competitive pricing for a lot of the big name brands, and they have lightning fast customer service. No-brainer
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Jul 1, 2012, 07:40 PM	#11
Bruce91 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington D.C.	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00 Just bought this case off amazon. Looks pretty good on the youtube videos I saw.
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May 14, 2013, 01:35 PM	#13
JMountainDew macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2012	I've purchased a few different cases for my 4s from ebay, BestBuy, and the ifrogz website. I do prefer the hard rubber ones over the plastic ones... they have better grip. Go for the Beatles case on Amazon. If you don't like it, it is only a small hassle to return it.
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Yesterday, 04:57 AM	#14
matthewlee423 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2013	You can buy from here the good quality bamboo and wood cases. http://refone.co/
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Yesterday, 11:32 AM	#16
dictoresno macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ	I usually buy 90% of the things I need on amazon if they are available since I have prime. Every iPhone 5 case I own came from there
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Yesterday, 12:07 PM	#17
rward01 macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2013	I would say the best place to buy cases at a reasonable price is Amazon. Many times they have the same cases that the carriers have, but at a much more affordable price.
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Yesterday, 12:14 PM	#18
dictoresno macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ	Yea most decent cases hover in the $9-15 range as opposed to $20-30 in store.
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