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Fake Vapor Pro Reviews
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I used weather stripping from my local Home Depot. Cut it to size, sticky side on the interior (kinda obvious but in my derpness I put the sticky side on the case once
) then place your phone in. The weather stripping was $1.88 for 25' iirc, it's beyond inexpensive.
They also sold multiple grades for different uses... I got mine for an exterior door basically it's extremely dense gray foam, which is exactly what would work.
FWIW, I could never find the exact foam that EC used or whatever these overseas companies use... I just have no idea, sorry :\
I used weather stripping from my local Home Depot. Cut it to size, sticky side on the interior (kinda obvious but in my derpness I put the sticky side on the case once
The weather stripping was $1.88 for 25' iirc, it's beyond inexpensive.
They also sold multiple grades for different uses... I got mine for an exterior door basically it's extremely dense gray foam, which is exactly what would work.
FWIW, I could never find the exact foam that EC used or whatever these overseas companies use... I just have no idea, sorry :\
This. My case came with nothing on the inside - not even the button. I had to "assemble" that part as well. I think that's what they gave me to put on the inside - extremely thin foam weather stripping.
I am glad I bought the knock-off for $25.
I am not going to keep this case. Although I like it OK, it is destroying my lucky labs spectra wrap near the dock connector, and I don't like how it appears to be a dust magnet on the inside of all the cutouts...
This is not an issue simply because the case is a knock off... This is an issue with all bumper cases - they somehow find a way to get crud on the inside of them. I think I am just going to go back to naked - no case...
I am not going to keep this case. Although I like it OK, it is destroying my lucky labs spectra wrap near the dock connector, and I don't like how it appears to be a dust magnet on the inside of all the cutouts...
This is not an issue simply because the case is a knock off... This is an issue with all bumper cases - they somehow find a way to get crud on the inside of them. I think I am just going to go back to naked - no case...
i got my black ops case from Daisy from AliExpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...hone-4-Aluminium-Bumper-Case-wholesalers.html
$21.05 and shipped promptly. Jacky Lin was pretty rude to me via chat so I bought the case from someone else. He (its a guy i'm assuming) said to me "okok,go to buy the cheap and low qualit one." .. d-bag.
Daisy, shipped it the next day and gave detailed tracking information inside the transaction details via message chat. Other sellers only give a tracking number, which usually doesn't even update until a week or two later saying "item received" from their own post office. But I got mine within 2 weeks (USA) using the free shipping.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...hone-4-Aluminium-Bumper-Case-wholesalers.html
$21.05 and shipped promptly. Jacky Lin was pretty rude to me via chat so I bought the case from someone else. He (its a guy i'm assuming) said to me "okok,go to buy the cheap and low qualit one." .. d-bag.
Daisy, shipped it the next day and gave detailed tracking information inside the transaction details via message chat. Other sellers only give a tracking number, which usually doesn't even update until a week or two later saying "item received" from their own post office. But I got mine within 2 weeks (USA) using the free shipping.
lau1247,
prefect, the case was very smooth with no scratches or any imperfection. Everything was presented just like all the other photos people have been posting in this thread. I've had no reception problems on my ip4s. I've ordered the blade, cleave and vapor4 (all fakes of course) and this one is my favorite because it protects the front and back of my phone. The other cases kind of hugged the sides and didn't really do anything about the front or back of the phone. I can set my phone down without worrying about scratching the front or back screen.
prefect, the case was very smooth with no scratches or any imperfection. Everything was presented just like all the other photos people have been posting in this thread. I've had no reception problems on my ip4s. I've ordered the blade, cleave and vapor4 (all fakes of course) and this one is my favorite because it protects the front and back of my phone. The other cases kind of hugged the sides and didn't really do anything about the front or back of the phone. I can set my phone down without worrying about scratching the front or back screen.
has anyone ordered from accessories 4u? how's the quality and how long did the shipment take? i want to get the pink and white and this seems to be the only seller that offers the white one.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/511808170-New-Vapor-Black-Ops-Element-Vapor-Pro-Bumper-Case-for-iphone-4-Aluminium-Bumper-Case-for-wholesalers.html
i also ordered the vapor comp from caseswill. it was ordered on the 16th, sent out on the 21st, and arrived in new york on the 25th and is currently still there according to the tracking. i'm expecting it to be at my door sometime this week. shipment time isn't bad considering it was free. they also offer other shipping alternatives at an additional cost. so that place could be a good alternative but i'll have to see the quality of the vapor comp before i decide if i want to order anymore from them. will keep you posted.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/511808170-New-Vapor-Black-Ops-Element-Vapor-Pro-Bumper-Case-for-iphone-4-Aluminium-Bumper-Case-for-wholesalers.html
i also ordered the vapor comp from caseswill. it was ordered on the 16th, sent out on the 21st, and arrived in new york on the 25th and is currently still there according to the tracking. i'm expecting it to be at my door sometime this week. shipment time isn't bad considering it was free. they also offer other shipping alternatives at an additional cost. so that place could be a good alternative but i'll have to see the quality of the vapor comp before i decide if i want to order anymore from them. will keep you posted.
That is where I bought mine from, as in the pictures above, no foam padding on half of the case. The foam in the red case had to be trimmed down. When I questioned Daisy about the foam, she wanted me to return the case would not ship the foam. The screw driver extra screw holes are drilled but not tapped. As for the finish they are nice, not as good as the OEM but good for the money. I will say this I had to start a dispute to get my money refunded on the blue case, I really wanted the damn foam.
BillMc
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That is where I bought mine from, as in the pictures above, no foam padding on half of the case. The foam in the red case had to be trimmed down. When I questioned Daisy about the foam, she wanted me to return the case would not ship the foam. The screw driver extra screw holes are drilled but not tapped. As for the finish they are nice, not as good as the OEM but good for the money. I will say this I had to start a dispute to get my money refunded on the blue case, I really wanted the damn foam.
BillMc
That is where I bought mine from, as in the pictures above, no foam padding on half of the case. The foam in the red case had to be trimmed down. When I questioned Daisy about the foam, she wanted me to return the case would not ship the foam. The screw driver extra screw holes are drilled but not tapped. As for the finish they are nice, not as good as the OEM but good for the money. I will say this I had to start a dispute to get my money refunded on the blue case, I really wanted the damn foam.
BillMc
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That is where I bought mine from, as in the pictures above, no foam padding on half of the case. The foam in the red case had to be trimmed down. When I questioned Daisy about the foam, she wanted me to return the case would not ship the foam. The screw driver extra screw holes are drilled but not tapped. As for the finish they are nice, not as good as the OEM but good for the money. I will say this I had to start a dispute to get my money refunded on the blue case, I really wanted the damn foam.
BillMc
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I was happy with the finish on both cases. I was just upset over the faom. I am going out loooking for foam this weekend. I just wanted what I paid for. I got a little upset return it at your ,my, cost and we will get you one in the next two months. Please leave us good feedback. I finally filed a dispute waiting on refund of funds.
Billmc
casesinthebox red/black
so FINALLY received my order from casesinthebox via USPS. Shipped on February 6th and received it today, February 27th. Everything came with the case (box, case, screws, screwdriver). The finish is really nice. The rubber foam was already installed out the box.
The fit i guess is normal? I do see a little silver bezel from all around from the phone straight on but nothing is uneven. So thumbs up over here for casesinthebox.com
Linky: http://www.casesinthebox.com/vapor-pro-spectra-case-for-apple-iphone-4-4s_p4984.html
so FINALLY received my order from casesinthebox via USPS. Shipped on February 6th and received it today, February 27th. Everything came with the case (box, case, screws, screwdriver). The finish is really nice. The rubber foam was already installed out the box.
The fit i guess is normal? I do see a little silver bezel from all around from the phone straight on but nothing is uneven. So thumbs up over here for casesinthebox.com
Linky: http://www.casesinthebox.com/vapor-pro-spectra-case-for-apple-iphone-4-4s_p4984.html
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casewill blue&silver vapor pro
Just received and installed my Vapor Pro from casewill. Pretty fast shipping through DHL. Ordered on the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, received today, the 28th, in NorCal.
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Must say that I am VERY impressed with this Vapor Pro from Casewill. I have seen the real ones from element before and I can not tell the difference at all. Came with the button installed and styrofoam/rubber black inserts installed already on the case. Had two extra screws Came with the black Element box and soft case with the backing that comes with it. I did not choose to install the back on it because I already have a PS crystal on the back of mine. The fit is pretty much perfect. I can see the antenna here and there looking at the top but I saw and heard that the real one also fits like that. No scratches or any kind of warps on the case. Color is perfect. No reception loss.
Overall VERY pleased with this fake Vapor Pro
Sorry for bad picture quality. Used my friend's iPhone 4 in bad lighting.
Just received and installed my Vapor Pro from casewill. Pretty fast shipping through DHL. Ordered on the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, received today, the 28th, in NorCal.
Short Review
Must say that I am VERY impressed with this Vapor Pro from Casewill. I have seen the real ones from element before and I can not tell the difference at all. Came with the button installed and styrofoam/rubber black inserts installed already on the case. Had two extra screws Came with the black Element box and soft case with the backing that comes with it. I did not choose to install the back on it because I already have a PS crystal on the back of mine. The fit is pretty much perfect. I can see the antenna here and there looking at the top but I saw and heard that the real one also fits like that. No scratches or any kind of warps on the case. Color is perfect. No reception loss.
Overall VERY pleased with this fake Vapor Pro
Sorry for bad picture quality. Used my friend's iPhone 4 in bad lighting.
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white comp and epiphany comp came in last week and they are perfect fit and finish and I have 0 complaints about either model. The Epiphany one is really nice as it comes with the little pouch and the teal/blue finish is really nicely done.
no pics but both were purchased from jacky lin...excellent service!
no pics but both were purchased from jacky lin...excellent service!
Just received and installed my Vapor Pro from casewill. Pretty fast shipping through DHL. Ordered on the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, received today, the 28th, in NorCal.
Short Review
Must say that I am VERY impressed with this Vapor Pro from Casewill. I have seen the real ones from element before and I can not tell the difference at all. Came with the button installed and styrofoam/rubber black inserts installed already on the case. Had two extra screws Came with the black Element box and soft case with the backing that comes with it. I did not choose to install the back on it because I already have a PS crystal on the back of mine. The fit is pretty much perfect. I can see the antenna here and there looking at the top but I saw and heard that the real one also fits like that. No scratches or any kind of warps on the case. Color is perfect. No reception loss.
Overall VERY pleased with this fake Vapor Pro
Sorry for bad picture quality. Used my friend's iPhone 4 in bad lighting.
glad you've posted these. am awaitng mine from caseswill.
I got my Vapor 4 from Jackie Lin 2 days ago, impressed with it but going to have to have to sell it on as my beats by dre headphones dont work with the case
Caseswill V Casesinthebox
Sorry for my ignorance, but if im not mistaken, someone here said that Caseswill and Casesinthebox is handled by the same person? but why do the vapor comps price differ..
http://www.caseswill.com/new-element-vapor-comp-back-cover-case-for-iphone-4-4s_p3001.html
http://www.casesinthebox.com/element-vapor-comp-back-cover-case-for-iphone-4-4s_p5413.html
Anyone have experience buying from them? Comments appreciated
Sorry for my ignorance, but if im not mistaken, someone here said that Caseswill and Casesinthebox is handled by the same person? but why do the vapor comps price differ..
http://www.caseswill.com/new-element-vapor-comp-back-cover-case-for-iphone-4-4s_p3001.html
http://www.casesinthebox.com/element-vapor-comp-back-cover-case-for-iphone-4-4s_p5413.html
Anyone have experience buying from them? Comments appreciated
Update
My fake vapor pro scratched up my bezel in a few spots. I've never dropped it and if anything I was babying it when it wasn't fitting 100% correct, before I fixed it.
I mentioned my issues with the fit before I sanded down the clear part, to get a better fit, and Jacky sent a replacement on the house. Probably won't get it for awhile, but I am not getting my hopes up that it'll fit better.
So yeah, for some of you that are really crazy about not crapping up your phone, be careful. Or put a bezel wrap on it (wish I had)
My fake vapor pro scratched up my bezel in a few spots. I've never dropped it and if anything I was babying it when it wasn't fitting 100% correct, before I fixed it.
I mentioned my issues with the fit before I sanded down the clear part, to get a better fit, and Jacky sent a replacement on the house. Probably won't get it for awhile, but I am not getting my hopes up that it'll fit better.
So yeah, for some of you that are really crazy about not crapping up your phone, be careful. Or put a bezel wrap on it (wish I had)
He just replied back and said sorry my friend, the number should work now. Low and behold I go and track it and it shows acceptance today. I can almost guarantee he didn't send any of our cases out and not until today when I bugged him did he pack them ad ship them.