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Sienna TechWoven case, Deep Blue FineWoven Wallet, Blue 17 Pro:
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I feel like this goes without saying, but some seem bothered by comments like this. So - this is only my personal opinion.

Maybe some of us do have very high standards. If someone is charging over $50 for a case, I think it’s fair to expect high standards. If you put “perfection” on your packaging, you’re asking for it even more.

Look, I’ve said it before and will say it again. If Spigen can have consistent production on a sub-$20 case, Caudabe and others absolutely can for over $50. Same goes for Apple. I will not accept a product from them that I can visually see a defect on with my naked eye. You can’t charge premium prices and then expect a pass on things like that, in my opinion.

It’s not the end of the world. I totally get that mass produced items will not ever be spotless. However, you can choose tolerances in manufacturing. It’s a cost approach. I expect tighter tolerances for premium items that are priced higher.
Well said. I agree 100%.
 
I feel like this goes without saying, but some seem bothered by comments like this. So - this is only my personal opinion.

Maybe some of us do have very high standards. If someone is charging over $50 for a case, I think it’s fair to expect high standards. If you put “perfection” on your packaging, you’re asking for it even more.

Look, I’ve said it before and will say it again. If Spigen can have consistent production on a sub-$20 case, Caudabe and others absolutely can for over $50. Same goes for Apple. I will not accept a product from them that I can visually see a defect on with my naked eye. You can’t charge premium prices and then expect a pass on things like that, in my opinion.

It’s not the end of the world. I totally get that mass produced items will not ever be spotless. However, you can choose tolerances in manufacturing. It’s a cost approach. I expect tighter tolerances for premium items that are priced higher.
100%. In my experience, those MR members who point out flaws in products are also the same people who give praise when the manufacturers get it right. We don’t need to go out of our way to defend manufacturers in an independent forum like this—they have their own channels for promoting their products.
 
Got my dBrand Grip today and really liking it. Similar to the Phone Rebel Air but thicker and more protective feeling. Much tighter fitting as well compared to the Air and Spigen Rugged Armor. The back doesn’t have too much grip even with the matte black skin installed. The skin makes the case look cheap in my opinion so I’ll probably remove it tomorrow.

The Otterbox cactus leather will probably get returned. The effort it took to take off to put the Grip on was kind of scary. Felt like I was going to bend the phone or break the case in half.

The Cadaube Sheath has my interest but not sure if it offers anything the Grip doesn’t and the shipping and customer service issues the last 2 months is pretty offputting.
I have a Caudabe Sheath for my 17P and was contemplating ordering a dbrand Grip, but they are similar cases. So I haven’t pulled the trigger on the Grip.
 
I have a Caudabe Sheath for my 17P and was contemplating ordering a dbrand Grip, but they are similar cases. So I haven’t pulled the trigger on the Grip.

Same here. I've had the Grip in my cart for a day now and just haven't pulled the trigger because I'm pretty happy with the Caudabe lineup I have already.

I feel like someone who has the Grip stated earlier in this thread that it's a bit different this year. Maybe a bit slimmer (my memory is failing me). But you don't get big discounts on DBrand very often and I've always liked every Grip I've had, so I figure I'd like this year's version as well.
 
Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.

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Looks pretty nice.
 
Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.

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Yea looks “thick”. But it’s relative to the protection.
 
Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.

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p.s managed to scrub off some the marks.

The slanted MagSafe ring engraving angle spoils it for me, good otherwise.
 
And no free gear. He pays for everything he reviews.
Do you think we only review what’s sent to us? Something that I think majority of people on here dont realize is that every one of my top cases that I like which includes DBrand, Caudabe, Phone Rebel, Pitaka, doesn’t matter, they send me a case and if I really like it, I automatically order another one for myself extra.

People assume we only review what’s sent and we don’t spend money on cases. I can’t speak on other creators but I spend just as much as you guys in here on cases.

But that’s something I don’t announce nor should I. That’s where the criticism stems from, creators who gets sent stuff is unethical when that same creator literally spends thousands on cases every iPhone cycle.
 
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