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I got my white Vapor Pro from Jackie Nie earlier today and it's actually pretty good! In a couple spots you can tell it's just painted white, but beside that I have no quibbles with the bumper. I am also very pleased that there has been no reception or GPS issues for me.

can you please post some pictures?!
 
Just ordered a Black ops and a blue/black case from Cindy. Guess we'll see how they are when they get here.
 
Hmm, Ill be taking some vapor pro samples with me to china next week and get preliminary prices. Id even be willing to give a few (10-20) cases out for free so you guys can judge the quality.Thanks!

I am in Australia and connected to our premium telephone network here, Telstra. I would be happy to take a freebie and review it here Down Under. We are going to be into Summer soon so I could test it's functionality on 40+ degree Celsius temperature days! See how it holds up in hot weather testing!
 
Just got my tracking info from Cindy. It was about 12 hours from the time my payment went through to when I got the info. She snapped a pic of my actual package with the tracking info on it. Now I just have to wait. Why does China have to be so far away?
 
Just got my tracking info from Cindy. It was about 12 hours from the time my payment went through to when I got the info. She snapped a pic of my actual package with the tracking info on it. Now I just have to wait. Why does China have to be so far away?

I have to say that I am very impressed with the customer service from these sellers!!
 
I have to say that I am very impressed with the customer service from these sellers!!

top notch really.

im even being given an extra 3M suede backing along with the blue/silver vapor pro as i didnt receive one with my red/silver.

just hate the shipping time! someone should consider setting up a business over here in the UK with these cases!

it really is great value for what you are getting, $25 ish for an aluminium case, nice retail box and accessories. the price you pay overall is what you would sometimes pay for shipping alone.
 
I agree...

I see more ugly case for this price.

If we factor in about $10 for shipping across country...this case is like $10 :)

top notch really.

im even being given an extra 3M suede backing along with the blue/silver vapor pro as i didnt receive one with my red/silver.

just hate the shipping time! someone should consider setting up a business over here in the UK with these cases!

it really is great value for what you are getting, $25 ish for an aluminium case, nice retail box and accessories. the price you pay overall is what you would sometimes pay for shipping alone.
 
I agree...

I see more ugly case for this price.

If we factor in about $10 for shipping across country...this case is like $10 :)

The best part is that Element probably doesn't pay any more than that to manufacture their $150 cases. They just have better quality control.
 
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Not sure about other countries, but in the US they would not be able to sell these. They would get sued by Element.

The only way they would be able to sell is to give it a different name and slightly different designs.

Because we are purchasing them overseas, there's nothing Element can do.
 
I wouldn't mind buying Element Case, but $165 is just too much for me to spend when I paid $199 for the phone. $165 for a cover that is not going to protect it 100%. If I drop it face down with a rock underneath...bye bye glass.

Anyhow, I'll be happy with a knockoff since both of them provide identical protection.
 
no way would i ever spend so much on a case that would probably be dented to hell after 1 drop. Not worth the risk!

Element must be making an absolute mint selling them at $150 if these chinese companies can afford to sell them for so low.
 
3 years ago, I bought a $120 Vaja case that cover the whole phone. I dropped it and it created a crack line on the front glass. And the Vaja case has more protection than this vapor pro.

So, I have learned my lesson in buying expensive case :) I guess I bought it for looks only.

no way would i ever spend so much on a case that would probably be dented to hell after 1 drop. Not worth the risk!

Element must be making an absolute mint selling them at $150 if these chinese companies can afford to sell them for so low.
 
Yes, sorry. It was Jacky Nie.

Here is a link to the listing: http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...hone-4-Aluminium-Bumper-Case-wholesalers.html

However, I paid via paypal, not through a purchase made via the site. I just prefer paypal's security.

Must also add, shipping was extremely fast.

I ordered from the same seller using PayPal, and he/she did give me a tracking number. Unfortunately, my 2 cases ($65 including EMS shipping) were delivered to another address in China after running into customs issues. Sounds like everyone else has had good luck but unfortunately for me, I am not sure I'll ever see the 2 cases I ordered.
 
I ordered from the same seller using PayPal, and he/she did give me a tracking number. Unfortunately, my 2 cases ($65 including EMS shipping) were delivered to another address in China after running into customs issues. Sounds like everyone else has had good luck but unfortunately for me, I am not sure I'll ever see the 2 cases I ordered.

Open a dispute on paypal, you'll get your money back within a few weeks.
 
Hmm, Ill be taking some vapor pro samples with me to china next week and get preliminary prices. Id even be willing to give a few (10-20) cases out for free so you guys can judge the quality.Thanks!

I'll try one out for you. I'm here in Alaska and its getting cold so I can help you test in some pretty cold weather also I snowboard and crash a lot so maybe some crash tests into trees? ( kidding about the trees thou)
 
Man, these people are intellectual property ripoff artists --- Vapor, el3ctron, Blade, SGP ...

Not with my money. :p
 

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I ordered mine last Sunday...so I'll give it at least another week before I see anything.... I have ordered things from South Korea all the time and it takes about 10 days for their regular airmail delivery.

Has anyone received their case from Simon yet?
 
Hmm, Ill be taking some vapor pro samples with me to china next week and get preliminary prices. Id even be willing to give a few (10-20) cases out for free so you guys can judge the quality.Thanks!

Connt me in as well for a review + pics.
 
Hmm, Ill be taking some vapor pro samples with me to china next week and get preliminary prices. Id even be willing to give a few (10-20) cases out for free so you guys can judge the quality.Thanks!

Would definitely love to review and post pics if you decide to give some out.
 
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