My Grove Case

[1 Cor. 15:26]

Well I've come to my sense and just took off my PS film. The case was too nice for it to be surrounded by bubbles. Why am I keeping the screen protected anyways so when I sell it some other guy enjoys it....the bare screen feels wayyyyy better than any screen protector, can't beleive I bought into that hype....sigh

To: Mav. No problem

I agree. I took my BSE screen front protector off. So much better. Sure, compromises resale value, but its yours for now, enjoy it!

Case is nice. Thanks for the pics. Not my cup of tea, but I can see why you like it. Its very detailed. Let us know how you feel about it in a few weeks after lots of daily usage, will you?

 

[vincenz]

Don't ever lose your phone in any Mayan ruins

 

[sportster]

Interesting, don't think I would want to carry it around though

 

[RR1818]

I'm interested to know your thoughts after a couple days of use.

 

[AlexDB9]

Bad news guys. My phone is literally a paper weight when the case is on. I have had no issues with the "death grip" or haven't even been dropping calls....but I hate to say it but the case flatlines my phone. It is such a beautiful case that I am asking Grove for some help on the subject before I return. I think it is the metal bezel

 

[random person]

Oh that's awful! That is my secret fear about the alleged Element Vapor case that i have on order -- that it will kill the signal. Bummer to wait for something and then have that problem!

 

[Sgt93]

it's a great wood case but the phone feels huge in my hand with the case on, feels like I'm holding a EVO...

What did you expect!?

 

[AlexDB9]

Oh that's awful! That is my secret fear about the alleged Element Vapor case that i have on order -- that it will kill the signal. Bummer to wait for something and then have that problem!

Bro all my calls go to voice mail or never show up. It is really weird. Damn....

 

[RR1818]

Any update on the case affecting your phone?

 

[AlexDB9]

Any update on the case affecting your phone?

The cased flat lined my phone, I do not live in a small city by any means and have avoided any signal problems, yet with the case on every call went to voice mail.

I am waiting for Grove to give me the return instructions as we speak

 

[makefunnyfaces]

The cased flat lined my phone, I do not live in a small city by any means and have avoided any signal problems, yet with the case on every call went to voice mail.

I am waiting for Grove to give me the return instructions as we speak

That sucks, man. I'm hoping the black bezel doesn't do the same. I've really been looking forward to this case.

 

[sinsin07]

The cased flat lined my phone, I do not live in a small city by any means and have avoided any signal problems, yet with the case on every call went to voice mail.

I am waiting for Grove to give me the return instructions as we speak

Well what did you expect? You surround the entire phone with a block of wood, which in case you didn't know, also surround's the antenna. Sheer genius. It's amazing what people will buy, like bumpers.

 

[vong]

hey did your problem fix? also have you tried taking a picture at night with flash on with your case on too?

 

[ilovegoodnugz]

Dude your in wellington, I grew up in Royal Palm Beach, south FLA FTW!.

 

[wrkactjob]

Well what did you expect? You surround the entire phone with a block of wood, which in case you didn't know, also surround's the antenna. Sheer genius. It's amazing what people will buy, like bumpers.

I think most people with bumpers have no issues, in fact it helps them with the signal issue in most 'cases'!

What a shame for the OP, it's a beautiful looking case and I hope that you can get the issue sorted.

Let us know!

 

[hexum23]

Bad news guys. My phone is literally a paper weight when the case is on. I have had no issues with the "death grip" or haven't even been dropping calls....but I hate to say it but the case flatlines my phone. It is such a beautiful case that I am asking Grove for some help on the subject before I return. I think it is the metal bezel

I was thinking about ordering one of these until I read you were having issues with the case. Do you think the metal bezel is coming in contact with antennae? That would explain signal loss. Otherwise the wood shouldn't be causing issues. Hmmmm... So tempted to buy one but not if it turns my phone into a paperweight. Did Grove return/refund without any problems?

 

[AlexDB9]

I was thinking about ordering one of these until I read you were having issues with the case. Do you think the metal bezel is coming in contact with antennae? That would explain signal loss. Otherwise the wood shouldn't be causing issues. Hmmmm... So tempted to buy one but not if it turns my phone into a paperweight. Did Grove
return/refund
without any problems?

When I spoke to them, they told me that out of hundreds of cases, I was one of three that had problems.....Why? I have no idea. I live in an area with great coverage so it wasn't that, I personally think it's the bezel, but it looks like a case of bad luck (no pun entended)

Edit: They are a pretty nice company, fast replys etc. I am expecting my refund any day now, don't even have to pay to return

 

[AlexDB9]

Dude your in wellington, I grew up in Royal Palm Beach, south FLA FTW!.

Yep, Welliworld.....wouldnt have it any other way

 

[advan031]

I have cancelled my order (before they shipped it) as well after seeing/holding it in person. I love the way it looks and the craftsmanship but it just made the phone way too big and I thought I was gonna be okay with that

 

[gotzero]

I got mine today and I am thrilled. The case is far thinner in width and thickness than what I considered the grown-up 3GS cases to be.

If any of you that ordered cases without designs have trouble returning them, let me know, I would love to pick up a second inexpensively.

 

[Bkasm]

I got mine today and I am thrilled. The case is far thinner in width and thickness than what I considered the grown-up 3GS cases to be.

If any of you that ordered cases without designs have trouble returning them, let me know, I would love to pick up a second inexpensively.

Pictures???

 

[hexum23]

Pictures???

Yea, we need more pics. Please post up if you have one of these cases.

I ordered mine two days ago but have yet to hear back (via email or phone) about my order...

 

[hexum23]

I got mine today and I am thrilled. The case is far thinner in width and thickness than what I considered the grown-up 3GS cases to be.

If any of you that ordered cases without designs have trouble returning them, let me know, I would love to pick up a second inexpensively.

Now that you've had the case for a couple days, have you noticed any signal problems like the op?

 

[Megalobyte]

Does it come with a little compartment for a bat and, ummm, supplies?

Sorry, but this case brings back memories from the old days.

It's actually really nice, congratulations on a well made and unique case.

 

[ChocolateApple]

Congrats, Alex. Here's mine