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love the caudabe paragon azurite but these blemishes out of the box ...
luckily it's at bottom of the case which is not so noticeable ..
would appreciate if anyone can provide some tips to reduce the blemishes (if possible) ... thanks in advance!
luckily it's at bottom of the case which is not so noticeable ..
would appreciate if anyone can provide some tips to reduce the blemishes (if possible) ... thanks in advance!
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AE14
macrumors 68040
Amazing to see all the QC issues popular companies have had. From Caudabe to Mous not being able to fit the phone properly (mous aramid always has issues ime at the CC button) to others just failing to meet expectations. The case market took a little hit this year.
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
To reduce blemishes you need to contact their support team and ask them for a replacement. 😉
Ava*
macrumors 65816
I‘m so glad the Paragon is not like the Sheath, texture wise. The sheath is a bit too much for me at times, whereas the Paragon feels so incredibly nice I don’t want to take it off even though I know it’s not as protective as the other cases I have here. Really amazing case and one I’d recommend for people who love the feel and fit of the OG Apple cases but want a bit more protection.
unfortunately im not in US and generally product return/replacement do not cover cosmetic issue by retailer
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
You didn’t buy directly from Caudabe? If this is how it was right out of the box then they really should send you a replacement. Worth trying contacting them anyway.
blaine07
macrumors 68040
Regardless of where you are Caudabe needs to make that right.
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Zensō
Contributor
Yeah, I’m back in the Beats. Not much to talk about.
jedi31780
macrumors member
Thinking about getting the Beats Rugged but some people complain about the dots hurting their hand.
Zensō
Contributor
It’s comfortable to me, but I can see how that might be true for some. It’s nothing like the Tank (for example), which is gnarly in comparison. You’ll probably have to try one out to really know.
JBlass421
macrumors 68040
This is the time of the year where I’ve exhausted all of my curiosity on current gen cases and have seen it all. Now just settled with Pitaka thinny thin, same as last year except it was Benks. For me and my needs it’s just my favorite type of case. 18 PM in 4 months!
Posted in r/caudabe but the mod didn't approve my post. Instead, I received a message from them to send an email to support for replacement, which I did.
Now fingers crossed if they can do me a favor as it wasn't easy dealing with the RMA policy and process of reseller here, based on past experiences on returning Caudabe Sheath and Caudabe Paragon back in November 2025.
Hurting seems excessive, but maybe some don’t like the texture. It is honestly not that noticeable other than the bottom half isn’t as slick.
I found the tank almost instantly easy to hold and find some spot to grip. I actually got rid of both beats rugged and kept the tank as my rugged option.
Zensō
Contributor
I wanted to like the Tank, but it’s not for me—the feel is just too coarse.
Pug72
macrumors 68040
I've been using the Sheath Precise mostly now and is my go to. I put the Tank/Supcase UB/Enzo on but long for the feel in the hand of the Sheath before long. The buttons work the best and the MagSafe is just right. Not the strongest but I prefer how that makes taking from my bedside Spigen charger stand easier.
Looking forward now to next gen cases but if the Pro series phones are the same dimensions there won't be much of a change out there apart from colours. But at least we'll have a head start with the collection, lol.
Still not fully decided though on whether I'm sticking with the Pro Max upgrade or trying the Fold/Ultra. My heart wants to try the fold for the novelty and bigger screen, but my head is all about better cameras and FaceID.
Thinking about trying Fold first and if I miss FaceID too much and not impressed with the camera (or long for the 18 PM improvements), I'll take the hit and sell and get the 18 PM.
Looking forward now to next gen cases but if the Pro series phones are the same dimensions there won't be much of a change out there apart from colours. But at least we'll have a head start with the collection, lol.
Still not fully decided though on whether I'm sticking with the Pro Max upgrade or trying the Fold/Ultra. My heart wants to try the fold for the novelty and bigger screen, but my head is all about better cameras and FaceID.
Thinking about trying Fold first and if I miss FaceID too much and not impressed with the camera (or long for the 18 PM improvements), I'll take the hit and sell and get the 18 PM.
Fold no fid = fail.
What’s the cutoff for stop buying cases lol
What’s the cutoff for stop buying cases lol
JBlass421
macrumors 68040
The 18Pro/Pro Max are supposed to be a little thicker so not sure if 17Pro/Pro Max cases will fit properly unfortunately.
Zensō
Contributor
If I remember correctly, the last time we were able to reuse cases from one year to the next was with the X to the XS. So yeah, it seems unlikely.
Zensō
Contributor
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
Hooterville
macrumors G4
JBlass421
macrumors 68040
Nice! I love these, I’m rocking the Moonrise. How do you like it?