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I am struggling to believe this is the same company run by the same people that made the 4S version.
They are like night and day.
One thing that buying this case is taught me is to wait until 12south bring out the bookbook.
Most of these cases that are released at a new iphone model are trash and just there to cash-in.
I was thinking the same thing! Maybe they are under new management, or had some other change at the company? The 4S case I bought from them was excellent - fit the phone flawlessly, nicely finished edges and corners, and an attractive transparency level that still let you see the Apple logo, for example, through the case. I also emailed them about something at the time and received a prompt, polite response.

Now it appears to be the opposite. The new cases do not fit well, are not well made, have cheap finishes (sharp edges, stress marks), and aren't transparent. The company is not responding to its customers, including me, even though I identified myself as a returning customer who has previously been happy with the brand.

I will definitely post pics of the eBay cases when I get them... It's going to be a while though... Free shipping from Hong Kong, not the fastest thing ever... Haha.
 
$2.99 cover from Hong Kong

Hey guys, I've been following this thread with interest and thought I would add my input instead of just "lurking".

I thought I would buy a cheap and nasty cover on eBay while I was making my mind up what to buy.

I ended up going for this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Slim-Hard-Plastic-Snap-On-Matte-Back-Case-new-iPhone5-5TH-GEN-/130746797591?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e711dce17#ht_5397wt_1271

It is remarkably good quality, and if it lasts I probably wont bother getting a so called 'quality' cover !



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Hey guys, I've been following this thread with interest and thought I would add my input instead of just "lurking".

I thought I would buy a cheap and nasty cover on eBay while I was making my mind up what to buy.

I ended up going for this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Slim-Hard-Plastic-Snap-On-Matte-Back-Case-new-iPhone5-5TH-GEN-/130746797591?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e711dce17#ht_5397wt_1271

It is remarkably good quality, and if it lasts I probably wont bother getting a so called 'quality' cover !



Pictures attached. (I hope)

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How do I attach pictures ?
I used the attachments button and added 5 pics then hit "upload" but nothing attached ?

This looks better than any desmay 5 cases ive seen so far!
 
anyone else get their case? ..thoughts?

mine should be arriving in 5 days or so...hoping to find somebody who likes theirs
 
Hey guys, I've been following this thread with interest and thought I would add my input instead of just "lurking".

I thought I would buy a cheap and nasty cover on eBay while I was making my mind up what to buy.

I ended up going for this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Slim-Hard-Plastic-Snap-On-Matte-Back-Case-new-iPhone5-5TH-GEN-/130746797591?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e711dce17#ht_5397wt_1271

It is remarkably good quality, and if it lasts I probably wont bother getting a so called 'quality' cover !



Pictures attached. (I hope)

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How do I attach pictures ?
I used the attachments button and added 5 pics then hit "upload" but nothing attached ?
Looks good. Any scratching?
 
what color would you order if you had the black iPhone? clear case or black?

thoughts?

i have a black iPhone 5 and wanted to know which one would look best the clear desmay or the black/slate color?
 
Is anybody scared of these cases scratching the glass edge?

I ordered one but snapping it on made me cringe thinking about scratches with how it hooks and snaps over all the edges. I'm scared to even take it off. Lol
 
Looks good. Any scratching?

Not so far but Iv'e only had it on for 1 day ... I don't think the scratches will show up much on a clear 'satin' finish case anyway ...

But what the hell, if it does scratch I'll just get another $2.99 case ... at least my phone isn't getting scratched and I think that is the general idea :)
 
Hey guys, I've been following this thread with interest and thought I would add my input instead of just "lurking".

I thought I would buy a cheap and nasty cover on eBay while I was making my mind up what to buy.

I ended up going for this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Slim-Hard-Plastic-Snap-On-Matte-Back-Case-new-iPhone5-5TH-GEN-/130746797591?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e711dce17#ht_5397wt_1271

It is remarkably good quality, and if it lasts I probably wont bother getting a so called 'quality' cover !



Pictures attached. (I hope)

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How do I attach pictures ?
I used the attachments button and added 5 pics then hit "upload" but nothing attached ?

How thick is the case? Looks good!
 
so *NOW* Desmay's website lists Black and Black Transparent as order options... so it seems those who ordered Black Transparent last week are all getting the opaque Black one.

amateur hour. :rolleyes:
 
so *NOW* Desmay's website lists Black and Black Transparent as order options... so it seems those who ordered Black Transparent last week are all getting the opaque Black one.

amateur hour. :rolleyes:

check their facebook page they posted a pic of black. Its what all the others received. If I get black and not black transparent I will make paypal claim.
 
check their facebook page they posted a pic of black. Its what all the others received. If I get black and not black transparent I will make paypal claim.

yeah, that's where i saw that first... so lame.

glad i was unable to order one kind of now... plus i'm super super happy with my Poetic Atmosphere for now. no it's not as thin, but it's exactly what i was looking for and looks like it'll be much more protective in a drop (*knocks on wood*)
 
I think they claim 0.35 .... that would be about right ... :)

I ordered last night AND it shipped last night. I asked the fellow about thickness as well and he responded right away, .35mm.

I'll post again my mini review! :)

Now I'm waiting for the new unannounced grip from ProClip specifically adjustable for iPhone 5 with super slim case! Just got an email from them today...
 
Recieved the case today, can't test it out yet since dont got my iphone yet. but mine is black transparant? Still i believe a bit darker then on the pictures on the website, but still see through. So i dont know what the deal is ? :p
 
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