Pay $100 to fix my ding and scratches or no?

moldy lunchbox · Feb 10, 2013, 12:51 AM

I've had my 5 for a month and i managed to get a ding on the front corner and with a light scratch on the screen beside the front camera. I knew the 5 wouldn't be as tough as the iPhone 4 but my scratch came from merely putting on an olloclip lens. Idk what the ding is from, it just happened today after shooting video.

Basically my mom just bought her an iPhone 5 16gb yesterday, and she would gladly trade phones with mine so i could have a new phone. Shes a complete novice, made me open it, didnt know there was a front camera, wants a big case, etc. But i would have to take hers back and pay $100 to upgrade to 32gb , does anyone think its worth it to do that just over a ding and scratch? I feel nervous after i just signed my 2 year contract and my phone already looks like this. Theres only 14 days for returns so this is my only chance to get rid of the damage it seems. Should I deal with it or swap and pay 100 bucks?

Usehername · Feb 10, 2013, 12:58 AM

Ask yourself this, is $100 worth the minor scratches? Your phone is bound to get scratches sooner or later. I got better things to spend $100 on.

tonyy · Feb 10, 2013, 01:49 AM

It's just a phone. Don't waste your money.

ohbrilliance · Feb 10, 2013, 01:57 AM

I agree with Usehername, it's only a matter of time before you get scratches on it. Can you upload a photo of your scratched phone so we can see how bad it is?

7thson · Feb 10, 2013, 02:21 AM

This is a perfect opportunity to detach from the iPhones aesthetics and embrace its functionality. Since(if?) the blemishes don't affect the functionality of the device, just roll with it and enjoy using it. If it helps, just tell yourself, "It's just stuff'" and repeat as necessary. Replace it when it no longer meets your needs.

moldy lunchbox · Feb 10, 2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ohbrilliance

I agree with Usehername, it's only a matter of time before you get scratches on it. Can you upload a photo of your scratched phone so we can see how bad it is?

I can take some pics in morning, but its 3am here so im getting ready to sleep. But im leaning with you guys so far. Thankfully the scratch on the screen isn't on the LCD itself but the bezel above it or whatever you call it. But ill post pics soon.

wxman2003 · Feb 10, 2013, 02:34 AM

I have owned my since October 1st. Into the 5th month of ownership and I no longer care or worry about dings. The newness has worn off long ago. And so it will for you.

725032 · Feb 10, 2013, 02:37 AM

Does a ding really matter that much?

Stop being selfish and give that 100 to charity.

Mxbzz · Feb 10, 2013, 02:58 AM

Ask yourself if it's worth spending $100 on a device that, even if replaced, will likely get dinged and/or have scratches again. Personally, I think it's a waste of money to try to keep a phone in perfect condition. They were meant to be carried around in your pocket and will suffer from wear and tear no matter how much you baby it.

syd430 · Feb 10, 2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SiPi

Does a ding really matter that much?

Stop being selfish and give that 100 to charity.

I'm guessing you're the sort of person that wants to increase my taxes

MisterKeeks · Feb 10, 2013, 01:40 PM

100 dollars so you can have a scratchfree phone for a couple of weeks max. NO.

ucfgrad93 · Feb 10, 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usehername

Ask yourself this, is $100 worth the minor scratches? Your phone is bound to get scratches sooner or later. I got better things to spend $100 on.

Agreed. I wouldn't spend the money on something that will eventually get scratched again.

Goodeye · Feb 10, 2013, 01:52 PM

Also not to be mean or ride and I know she offered it, but even if she doesn't mind of you don't want scratches is it right to stick your mom with a phone that has them?

demosthenes80 · Feb 10, 2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodeye

Also not to be mean or ride and I know she offered it, but even if she doesn't mind of you don't want scratches is it right to stick your mom with a phone that has them?

Your auto-correct is working overtime.

Ray Brady · Feb 10, 2013, 02:04 PM

Dings and scratches = character. They're what make your gadget yours. They're how you can immediately distinguish it from a sea of identical gizmos.

Don't hide your scars; revel in them.

Goodeye · Feb 10, 2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by demosthenes80

Your auto-correct is working overtime.

Ya it did sheesh what I get from quickly responding via my phone. Lol

Basically why should your mom get stuck with the scratches you put on your phone even if she doesn't mind?

BeeJee · Feb 10, 2013, 07:54 PM

Sheesh, for a hundred bones I'd get mine custom anodized. I'm thinking about getting a dark blue done

vistadude · Feb 10, 2013, 08:01 PM

No if the scratch isn't on the screen or camera lens, I wouldn't worry about it. Anyways most people use a case, so those scratches are not observed in normal use.

Btw curious, is the iphone 5 screen quality way better than the iphone 4 screen quality like reviewers are claiming. I don't mean the size, but rather the color, sharpness, etc. Thanks!

Usehername · Feb 10, 2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vistadude

Btw curious, is the iphone 5 screen quality way better than the iphone 4 screen quality like reviewers are claiming. I don't mean the size, but rather the color, sharpness, etc. Thanks!

Looks the same to me. In my opinion, just marketing.

vistadude · Feb 10, 2013, 11:01 PM

Thanks, good to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usehername

Looks the same to me. In my opinion, just marketing.

blackhand1001 · Feb 10, 2013, 11:11 PM

Buy a case. problem solved. The phone is gonna get scratched during your ownership. Just accept it. The first ones are always the hardest. Try owning a black car. Its much more of a pain.

moldy lunchbox · Feb 11, 2013, 01:38 AM

Haha i said earlier i was gonna take pics, but its not even worth it cus the ding is so small and the scratch only shows up in direct light. You guys convince me to keep my original phone. Atleast it came out the box fine, i think while i made this thread out of "OMG it's not perfect anymore" shock. Thanks for all the responses, and i do donate and volunteer for cystis fibrosis research

elpmas · Feb 11, 2013, 02:25 AM

$100 = Applecare+. $50 for repair, not a bad investment if possible :P

SoLongAndroid · Feb 11, 2013, 03:55 AM

Just put a custom skin on the thing. Cheaper and nobody will notice anything.

HiddenPuppy · Feb 11, 2013, 10:28 AM

Can't see spending the money as the same thing could happen again.

Feb 10, 2013, 12:51 AM	#1
moldy lunchbox macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC	Pay $100 to fix my ding and scratches or no? I've had my 5 for a month and i managed to get a ding on the front corner and with a light scratch on the screen beside the front camera. I knew the 5 wouldn't be as tough as the iPhone 4 but my scratch came from merely putting on an olloclip lens. Idk what the ding is from, it just happened today after shooting video. Basically my mom just bought her an iPhone 5 16gb yesterday, and she would gladly trade phones with mine so i could have a new phone. Shes a complete novice, made me open it, didnt know there was a front camera, wants a big case, etc. But i would have to take hers back and pay $100 to upgrade to 32gb , does anyone think its worth it to do that just over a ding and scratch? I feel nervous after i just signed my 2 year contract and my phone already looks like this. Theres only 14 days for returns so this is my only chance to get rid of the damage it seems. Should I deal with it or swap and pay 100 bucks? __________________ iPhone 5 black 32GB; Galaxy S3 16gb; iPhone 4 white 16gb
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Feb 10, 2013, 02:21 AM	#5
7thson macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Six Rivers, CA	This is a perfect opportunity to detach from the iPhones aesthetics and embrace its functionality. Since(if?) the blemishes don't affect the functionality of the device, just roll with it and enjoy using it. If it helps, just tell yourself, "It's just stuff'" and repeat as necessary. Replace it when it no longer meets your needs. __________________ I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!
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Feb 10, 2013, 02:34 AM	#7
wxman2003 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2011	I have owned my since October 1st. Into the 5th month of ownership and I no longer care or worry about dings. The newness has worn off long ago. And so it will for you. __________________ iMac I5, Macbook, iPad 4, iPhone 5, iPod, ATV 3
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Feb 10, 2013, 01:40 PM	#11
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	100 dollars so you can have a scratchfree phone for a couple of weeks max. NO. __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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Feb 10, 2013, 11:11 PM	#21
blackhand1001 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2009	Buy a case. problem solved. The phone is gonna get scratched during your ownership. Just accept it. The first ones are always the hardest. Try owning a black car. Its much more of a pain. __________________ Macbook 2008 HP Dv7t - 2.53 ghz, 9600m GT, WSXGA+, 120gb ssd, 250 gb 7200rpm Core i7 3770k, 8gb ram, 2x 120gb sdd raid0, 500gb hdd, GTX 460 Galaxy Nexus (VZW) Nexus 7
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Feb 10, 2013, 12:58 AM	#2
Usehername macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	Ask yourself this, is $100 worth the minor scratches? Your phone is bound to get scratches sooner or later. I got better things to spend $100 on.
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Feb 10, 2013, 01:49 AM	#3
tonyy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis	It's just a phone. Don't waste your money.
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Feb 10, 2013, 01:57 AM	#4
ohbrilliance macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I agree with Usehername, it's only a matter of time before you get scratches on it. Can you upload a photo of your scratched phone so we can see how bad it is?
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Feb 10, 2013, 02:37 AM	#8
725032 Guest Join Date: Aug 2012	Does a ding really matter that much? Stop being selfish and give that 100 to charity.
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Feb 10, 2013, 02:58 AM	#9
Mxbzz macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	Ask yourself if it's worth spending $100 on a device that, even if replaced, will likely get dinged and/or have scratches again. Personally, I think it's a waste of money to try to keep a phone in perfect condition. They were meant to be carried around in your pocket and will suffer from wear and tear no matter how much you baby it.
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Feb 10, 2013, 01:52 PM	#13
Goodeye macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2009	Also not to be mean or ride and I know she offered it, but even if she doesn't mind of you don't want scratches is it right to stick your mom with a phone that has them?
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Feb 10, 2013, 02:04 PM	#15
Ray Brady macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011	Dings and scratches = character. They're what make your gadget yours. They're how you can immediately distinguish it from a sea of identical gizmos. Don't hide your scars; revel in them.
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Feb 10, 2013, 07:54 PM	#17
BeeJee macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011	Sheesh, for a hundred bones I'd get mine custom anodized. I'm thinking about getting a dark blue done
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Feb 10, 2013, 08:01 PM	#18
vistadude macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2010	No if the scratch isn't on the screen or camera lens, I wouldn't worry about it. Anyways most people use a case, so those scratches are not observed in normal use. Btw curious, is the iphone 5 screen quality way better than the iphone 4 screen quality like reviewers are claiming. I don't mean the size, but rather the color, sharpness, etc. Thanks!
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Feb 11, 2013, 01:38 AM	#22
moldy lunchbox Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC	Haha i said earlier i was gonna take pics, but its not even worth it cus the ding is so small and the scratch only shows up in direct light. You guys convince me to keep my original phone. Atleast it came out the box fine, i think while i made this thread out of "OMG it's not perfect anymore" shock. Thanks for all the responses, and i do donate and volunteer for cystis fibrosis research __________________ iPhone 5 black 32GB; Galaxy S3 16gb; iPhone 4 white 16gb
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Feb 11, 2013, 02:25 AM	#23
elpmas macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Where the fresh snow don't go.	$100 = Applecare+. $50 for repair, not a bad investment if possible :P __________________ 13" Macbook Pro '10 27" iMac i5 TV3 iPhone 5 32gb
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Feb 11, 2013, 03:55 AM	#24
SoLongAndroid macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	Just put a custom skin on the thing. Cheaper and nobody will notice anything.
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Feb 11, 2013, 10:28 AM	#25
HiddenPuppy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2011	Can't see spending the money as the same thing could happen again.
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