iPhone 17/e/Air/Pro/Pro Max Cases

[Zensō]

I need some help friends; why would this ever be worth $165?

We figured out last year that Bare cases are simply Ali-Ex cases that are rebranded and marked up dramatically. Personally, I would avoid like the plague.

Post in thread 'iPhone 16/e/Plus/Pro/Pro Max cases'
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-16-e-plus-pro-pro-max-cases.2434145/post-33574492

 

[blaine07]

We figured out last year that Bare cases are simply Ali-Ex cases that are rebranded and marked up dramatically. Personally, I would avoid like the plague.

You probably didn’t see it…maybe you missed it…

… I had my NOT shocked face on.

Lol; thank you.

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

Received WIIUKA Vintage Cognac today.

My first leather case, feels and looks really great!

But it has a few places with visible metal frame 😕

Sent a message to their customer service, we will see what they say.

 

[Sal09]

I need some help friends; why would this ever be worth $165?

Because they invested a lot of money into R&D to come up with the most efficient way to copy other cases.

 

[Zensō]

Received WUIIKA Vintage Cognac today.

My first leather case, feels and looks really great!

But it has a few places with visible metal frame 😕

Sent a message to their customer service, we will see what they say.

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Looks good! 👍🏼 I think you’ll find that leather cases in general don’t fit as precisely as cases made from synthetic materials. At least some of that is due to the unique nature of each piece of leather.

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

Looks good! 👍🏼 I think you’ll find that leather cases in general don’t fit as precisely as cases made from synthetic materials. At least some of that is due to the unique nature of each piece of leather.

But aren’t they all made of leather on plastic frame?

 

[Lustral]

But aren’t they all made of leather on plastic frame?

Does it smell proper leather though

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

Does it smell proper leather though

Yes, it is 🙂

 

[Zensō]

But aren’t they all made of leather on plastic frame?

Yes, but the thickness of leather varies across each piece of skin, so there are always going to be inconsistencies—it’s the nature of natural materials. I’m not trying to discourage you from asking for a replacement, but in my experience it’s always been very difficult to get a “perfect” copy of a leather case, particularly if the leather hasn’t been processed to death. It’s a real possibility that the replacement will be no better (or even worse) than the one you have. Ask how I know this (been there, done that). 😊

 

[noobinator]

Against my better judgement I ordered a moonstone case for my orange 17 pm. Ships early Dec so I expect it around Valentine's day or St. Patrick's day.

 

[blaine07]

Against my better judgement I ordered a moonstone case for my orange 17 pm. Ships early Dec so I expect it around Valentine's day or St. Patrick's day.

I’ll take April 1 for $3 please Alex.

 

[macher]

Against my better judgement I ordered a moonstone case for my orange 17 pm. Ships early Dec so I expect it around Valentine's day or St. Patrick's day.

Be shipped December 15th at the latest.

 

[Ava*]

Received WUIIKA Vintage Cognac today.

My first leather case, feels and looks really great!

But it has a few places with visible metal frame 😕

Sent a message to their customer service, we will see what they say.

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My Wiiuka case is the same with the frame showing at the front. I don’t mind it very much because the leather is pretty fluffy and is bound to be inconsistent. How’s the fit around the camera? Mine is a very close fit around the top left camera and I’m not sure if that is alright. But probably also the leather being thicker there.

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

My Wiiuka case is the same with the frame showing at the front. How’s the fit around the camera? Mine is a very close fit around the top left camera and I’m not sure if that is alright.

Fit looks the same for me around all of the cameras.

 

[Zensō]

Against my better judgement I ordered a moonstone case for my orange 17 pm. Ships early Dec so I expect it around Valentine's day or St. Patrick's day.

I have a bunch of reward points to burn, so had a Sheath in my cart, but held strong… lol. I really don’t need any more cases.

 

[macher]

I have a bunch of reward points to burn, so had a Sheath in my cart, but held strong… lol. I really don’t need any more cases.

Got to join the Caudabe Crew

 

[noobinator]

I have a bunch of reward points to burn, so had a Sheath in my cart, but held strong… lol. I really don’t need any more cases.

This will only be case #3 for me. Have a black tech woven already and have a sienna silicone arriving today.

 

[macher]

This will only be case #3 for me. Have a black tech woven already and have a sienna silicone arriving today.

I have 3 cases myself. The Apple Silicone in midnight, Sheath in gray and Paragon in midnight. Not sure if I want or need the likes of a Mous or Grip for more protection when I need it for situations. The Apple Silicone I don’t use anymore.

 

[Meedoss]

Can't decide, blue or silver pro max better with black cases, always buy black leather mostly lol

 

[Lyusi]

Can't decide, blue or silver pro max better with black cases, always buy black leather mostly lol

You can’t go wrong with both IMO

 

[Faerlina]

Can't decide, blue or silver pro max better with black cases, always buy black leather mostly lol

Both are beautiful. Mine is a blue one.
But I think if I had to choose again, I'd probably go for the silver one. Precisely because it goes much better with black or other colored cases than the blue one. The silver one is simply more neutral.

 

[Meedoss]

Both are beautiful. Mine is a blue one.
But I think if I had to choose again, I'd probably go for the silver one. Precisely because it goes much better with black or other colored cases than the blue one. The silver one is simply more neutral.

You could be right by looking here now at my black and silver apple keyboard.

 

[Zensō]

Can't decide, blue or silver pro max better with black cases, always buy black leather mostly lol

Silver.

 

[JBlass421]

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I appreciate the feedback from everyone.

I decided to stick with the black. I’ve already returned the gray and Synthesis was a no go for me.

There’s something about the Sheath in black, just looks its best and the most premium in black imo. The Celestial Blue buttons and Deep Blue camera rings against the black pops so nicely! I also prefer while looking at the phone’s screen seeing black from the front over seeing the gray.

Now just awaiting the Midnight Paragon and it will be paired with Celestial Blue buttons as well to compare to the Sheath and see which one I like more but as of now I’m totally loving the Sheath!

 

[Meedoss]

Anyone tried the Bellroy Ventura Fog, does it get dirty/mark easy?
Black sold out.