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Element Vapor Case

White/Rhino said:
My order said shipped on Wednesday and I still don't have a tracking number. It's from USPS. I've bought loads from the USA in my day and I always got a shipping notice right away. If it doesn't show up soon I'm gonna go eat a bail of hay:D
Sorry I was rhyming there and just couldn't stop........think i will go get myself a pop........ahhhhhhhhh ,heeeeeeelp!
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It took a day for me to actually get my tracking number from the time I got the "Shipped" email (got the actual tracking number on Aug 5th), and even then the package wasn't even in the system until this morning, conveniently enough the morning after I file the dispute with Paypal for a refund. So it may take a while before you actually get a tracking number. I don't understand what's going on with Element...they seem so out of it with all of this.

This is copied from a message I FINALLY received regarding my tracking number not working, after I filed the Paypal dispute.

"Initial shipment was supposed to go out in late July, but due to manufacturing issues, we had to push back the initial shipment date. The tracking number provided is not a bogus tracking number. A tracking number is automatically generated by the system once we print a label. In preparation for our big shipment, we printed out labels in advance, which is why tracking numbers have been issued but not officially shipped yet."
 
White/Rhino said:
My order said shipped on Wednesday and I still don't have a tracking number. It's from USPS. I've bought loads from the USA in my day and I always got a shipping notice right away. If it doesn't show up soon I'm gonna go eat a bail of hay:D
Sorry I was rhyming there and just couldn't stop........think i will go get myself a pop........ahhhhhhhhh ,heeeeeeelp!
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I got my tracking number...Adam at Elementcase said that it will actually ship out next week and the tracking number is just from the printed shipping label that they make before shipping. Adam has been pretty good with getting back to emails from me, within hours and has been pretty helpful with all my questions.
 
Ok I got my email Wednesday that my status was changed to shipped but it was finally updated on USPS service site to say:

Label/Receipt Number: 4201 7363 9101 1480 0860 0051 07xxxx
Class: Priority Mail®
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on August 12, 2010 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.


So I guess it hasn't even shipped yet
 
Cynikal.Mindset said:
I got my tracking number...Adam at Elementcase said that it will actually ship out next week and the tracking number is just from the printed shipping label that they make before shipping. Adam has been pretty good with getting back to emails from me, within hours and has been pretty helpful with all my questions.
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Thanks for telling me that, guess that makes sense
 
mackley4350 said:
Ok I got my email Wednesday that my status was changed to shipped but it was finally updated on USPS service site to say:

Label/Receipt Number: 4201 7363 9101 1480 0860 0051 0761 64
Class: Priority Mail®
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on August 12, 2010 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.


So I guess it hasn't even shipped yet
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Yeah, your package hasn't shipped yet. Read my above post for a quote from Element regarding the issuing of tracking numbers and printing of labels before shipment.
 
I don't see why they can't make a Vapor case out of solid plastic like their old 3G/S style cases. It could look the same as the Vapor with screws, and have way better signal penetration.
 
chris975d said:
It took a day for me to actually get my tracking number from the time I got the "Shipped" email (got the actual tracking number on Aug 5th), and even then the package wasn't even in the system until this morning, conveniently enough the morning after I file the dispute with Paypal for a refund. So it may take a while before you actually get a tracking number. I don't understand what's going on with Element...they seem so out of it with all of this.

This is copied from a message I FINALLY received regarding my tracking number not working, after I filed the Paypal dispute.

"Initial shipment was supposed to go out in late July, but due to manufacturing issues, we had to push back the initial shipment date. The tracking number provided is not a bogus tracking number. A tracking number is automatically generated by the system once we print a label. In preparation for our big shipment, we printed out labels in advance, which is why tracking numbers have been issued but not officially shipped yet."
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I gotta give you an Amen too. That never happens but you both make a great argument. By behaving the way they have they have totally killed a lot of repeat business. No, way i'm ordering that sharp looking Ipad stand now. Don't really trust em.
 
White/Rhino said:
I gotta give you an Amen too. That never happens but you both make a great argument. By behaving the way they have they have totally killed a lot of repeat business. No, way i'm ordering that sharp looking Ipad stand now. Don't really trust em.
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Yeah, I'd have bought more colored pieces from them for the Vapor if they'd have just been a lot more upfront and transparent throughout this whole thing. I understand delays/unforeseen issues, hell, I operate a business myself. All I wanted was some communication. That's it. Tell me it's delayed because you got a sh**load of orders, way more than you were expecting. Just tell me that. Answer a dang email/phone call/etc. If they are getting too many...hell...they are all about the same few topics (delays, reception issues, color choices, etc), answer the most frequent ones on Twitter/Facebook/FAQ for all to see, so that they don't have to answer every one individually. I know how time consuming answering my customers' email is every day. Takes a couple of hours out of each workday for me. They could have done many things to make the customers feel better, but did NONE of them. That's why they won't get another cent from me.
 
nutritious said:
this case is dumb. It's aluminum. One drop, it'll scratch and dent, and look horrible.
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Wait a second... Isn't this what all cases are for? To take the damage instead of the phone? So isn't this true for all cases? Your logic fails to appeal to me.
 
SESpy said:
It's Hydrcocarbon Polymer! I don't know of any aluminum bumpers besides Vapor.
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What I'm looking for/hoping someone makes is a solid plastic case in colors with screws like the Vapor, and a completely lined rubber interior. :cool:
 
troop231 said:
What I'm looking for/hoping someone makes is a solid plastic case in colors with screws like the Vapor, and a completely lined rubber interior. :cool:
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Why screws? If you're going for a plastic case, wouldn't it be cool to have some kind of locking mechanism? I wouldn't put it past SwitchEasy to make something like that... and I'd buy it! But using screws on plastic won't work, you're just going to strip the plastic and ruin your case. :D
 
lorenwade said:
Why screws? If you're going for a plastic case, wouldn't it be cool to have some kind of locking mechanism? I wouldn't put it past SwitchEasy to make something like that... and I'd buy it! But using screws on plastic won't work, you're just going to strip the plastic and ruin your case. :D
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There would be metal inserts in the plastic so it wouldn't strip lol.
 
BlackedBobby said:
Machined acrylic with metal nuts inset highly polished would be cool. Same design.
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Omg, Clear-ish color tinted acrylic would be hella cool looking indeed! :cool: :eek: Easier to mill too and cheaper to sell, and perhaps more volume in sales!

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Just got this email....
John,
*
We are just currently waiting for the silver*frame*to be in stockand then we can ship out.* We expect to have consistent silver inventory levels within the next two weeks.* I would anticipate*your case should ship within the next 2 weeks assuming no issues with supply.
*
Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
*
 
troop231 said:
Omg, Clear-ish color tinted acrylic would be hella cool looking indeed! :cool: :eek: Easier to mill too and cheaper to sell, and perhaps more volume in sales!

tint_blue.jpg
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That would make your iPhone look like a toy. I'm sorry. :eek:

You get a no.
 
troop231 said:
Not the end product no. If someone could render the current Vapor case but have it transparent it would look great!
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Yikes. I disagree. :eek:

It could be done right with plastic, but I'd have to see renders. I'm still sayin' no! :D
 
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