Best Physical Store to Purchase a Low Priced iPhone Case?

[HappyDude20]

Normally I buy cheap iPhone cases on eBay but the current one I have has pretty much disintegrated before my very hands.

I’m currently visiting family in the middle of nowhere in South Carolina and I have a:

Best Buy
Target
Walmart

Nearby. Which would be best to snatch up a case for my iPhone Plus? Low price prereably. I’ll most likely be upgrading to the latest and greatest come this fall.

 

[mjschabow]

Probably Walmart. I’m sure they’ll have a $10 clear case.

 

[HappyDude20]

Probably Walmart. I’m sure they’ll have a $10 clear case.

But I want an even cheaper one!

JK alrighty then.

 

[mjschabow]

But I want an even cheaper one!

JK alrighty then.

Lol you never know but cheaper definitely won’t be found at Target or Best Buy!

 

[HappyDude20]

Lol you never know but cheaper definitely won’t be found at Target or Best Buy!

True dat.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Just keep you phone wrapped up in an old paper bag.

 

[JPack]

Dollar Store. They usually offer plenty to choose from, although not the best looking ones.

 

[AppleHaterLover]

I have a $5 clear case with "padded" corners and a $3.50 screen protector which I got from a phone case place at the mall. My XR has been flawless (I've had to replace the case due to yellowing and the screen protector has sacrificed itself for the screen a few times) but other than that it's been great. Better than getting a $1 million Zagg case that will look like **** in 3 months anyway.

I highly recommend your local random phone case store.

 

[Reno Raines]

I buy cases and screen protectors from a store called Five Below. Everything is five dollars or less. No issues yet with quality.

 

[chscag]

Big Lots or your local Dollar Store.

 

[TheIntruder]

None of the three will have any "cheap" cases unless they're the house brands, or on sale/clearance.

While the selection can be hit/miss, or tend toward floral and glitter patterns, the discount stores like TJ Maxx/Ross/Marshalls can have some finds.

Speck cases can be found for about $12-15, as well as other lesser-known but legit brands (like Laut) that didn't gain traction at full price. Lately, the Apple Leather Folios for the iPhone X have appeared for $30.

But stock changes and varies, so it's like a scavenger hunt.

 

[mcdj]

Is it really a big deal to just pull up to any of those stores and go in to see what they have?

Not even the correct forum for the question.

 

[AE14]

Don’t forget that Best Buy, target etc will price match amazon (ships and sold from amazon)

 

[superleakTx]

Amazon is the best place to find the case that balanced the quality and price!

 

[WNYX]

Best Buy has a decent clear case made by Dynex for $9.99. I'm not sure if they have a version for the Plus models, though.
Also, I suggest checking out a Five Below (if available). They seem to have decent cases. And places like Ross, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls. I think you'll be surprised what you find at those places.