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iPhone 4 eBay Case Thread

Found a fairly nice cheap case. Got it for about 6 euros with shipping (which was rather fast too). It's essentially a transparent TPU bumper clone, except it's probably thinner than the Apple one and has better access to the dock port. Fits well, doesn't seem to have any play in it. Probably doesn't add that much extra protection but should help for the antenna issue (haven't noticed it on mine at all even without the case). Top button is a bit harder to press but not problematic IMO.

Don't have any pics of it on the phone since my only cam is the iPhone4 but check the link, it's pretty close except it isn't that bright in anything but very bright sunlight. I wish they made a non-transparent one in the same color.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150474281777
 

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I got one of the fake Incase Sliders today. I have to say, it's by far my favorite ebay case thus far. I bought a couple of the $1 bumpers and haven't been impressed with the fit/quality (although for that price, I'm not complaining).

This case feels good, is well constructed, and I can't find any imperfections on mine. FYI - it fits extremely tightly with a BSE shield.

Here are some pics - taken with an iPhone 4, so they are just the case for now.

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Note the 4th picture is washed out - the color looks more like the first 3. Also, I got an email from ebay saying this auction had been pulled a few days after I paid. I suspect Incase is cracking down on getting these auctions removed. I'm hoping to pick up one or two more of these, though. Hopefully in white and gunmetal.

Hope that helps someone.
 
Queen of Spades said:
I got one of the fake Incase Sliders today. I have to say, it's by far my favorite ebay case thus far. I bought a couple of the $1 bumpers and haven't been impressed with the fit/quality (although for that price, I'm not complaining).

This case feels good, is well constructed, and I can't find any imperfections on mine. FYI - it fits extremely tightly with a BSE shield.

Here are some pics - taken with an iPhone 4, so they are just the case for now.

Note the 4th picture is washed out - the color looks more like the first 3. Also, I got an email from ebay saying this auction had been pulled a few days after I paid. I suspect Incase is cracking down on getting these auctions removed. I'm hoping to pick up one or two more of these, though. Hopefully in white and gunmetal.

Hope that helps someone.
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Do you have any flash issues with this case? The cutout seems somewhat small. Also, it didnt bubble your BSE skin (back and front?)? If it dont, Ill pull the trigger on this.

Edit: Fck, seems like all those cases are gone from ebay as you said. Would you mind telling me the name of the ebay seller?
 
Kimball said:
Do you have any flash issues with this case? The cutout seems somewhat small. Also, it didnt bubble your BSE skin (back and front?)? If it dont, Ill pull the trigger on this.

Edit: Fck, seems like all those cases are gone from ebay as you said. Would you mind telling me the name of the ebay seller?
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take a look here:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ip...forated&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

i also ordered one of the fake incase cases, it should arrive in the next days.
 
Kimball said:
Do you have any flash issues with this case? The cutout seems somewhat small. Also, it didnt bubble your BSE skin (back and front?)? If it dont, Ill pull the trigger on this.

Edit: Fck, seems like all those cases are gone from ebay as you said. Would you mind telling me the name of the ebay seller?
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I don't have a BSE on the front - the back didn't bubble, but it was too tight, and I had issues getting the case off and on, so I took the shield off of the back.

It does have the flash issue.
 
ismailoe said:
take a look here:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ip...forated&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

i also ordered one of the fake incase cases, it should arrive in the next days.
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Yup nada, all the fake ones have been taken off it seems 🙁

Queen of Spades said:
I don't have a BSE on the front - the back didn't bubble, but it was too tight, and I had issues getting the case off and on, so I took the shield off of the back.

It does have the flash issue.
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Hm, wouldve been interesting to try if it bubbles screen guard only. Hows the feel of the skin? Somewhat rubbery or just plain plastic?
 
Wow.. Im impressed with this case i bought for 99cents..

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...m/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220641491393


Its really snug on the iphone almost too snug, i had a hard time getting it on. Also it started lifting my back StealthGuard skin so i had to use a credit card and jam it back in and make it work.

Overall its a solid case and feels and looks great. It was a bit harder to get on tho.. Only downside is the lock button is a bit tricky to push.

Volume buttons are no problem but I might cut them out tho for personal preference. Other than that, excellent!

here is some pics

 
$2.99

Just got this in the mail today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...000706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3245wt_932

It's pretty nice. The only gripes I would have are:

1) It seems to bubble my PS back screen protector in two corners.
2) Sleep/wake button is a little hard to press

But for $3 I'd say this is a really nice bumper. I've been using the Incipio NGP Matte which was $20 at Walmart. This seems close in quality, minus the two gripes above (but even expensive cases are having those same issues).

I do like the bumper-style, so I might use this one for a while.

Shipping time: I purchased this on 8/11 and it arrived on 8/28, so about 2.5 weeks shipping to Washington state.
 
icecrystal23 said:
Just got this in the mail today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...000706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3245wt_932

It's pretty nice. The only gripes I would have are:

1) It seems to bubble my PS back screen protector in two corners.
2) Sleep/wake button is a little hard to press

But for $3 I'd say this is a really nice bumper. I've been using the Incipio NGP Matte which was $20 at Walmart. This seems close in quality, minus the two gripes above (but even expensive cases are having those same issues).

I do like the bumper-style, so I might use this one for a while.

Shipping time: I purchased this on 8/11 and it arrived on 8/28, so about 2.5 weeks shipping to Washington state.
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Got same bumper last week. One I received was PoS. It's way too loose. I can pull the sides out about 1 inch. Dust and dirt could easily get in. For $3, it's not worth time and money to send back to Hong Kong.
 
Queen of Spades said:
I got one of the fake Incase Sliders today. I have to say, it's by far my favorite ebay case thus far. I bought a couple of the $1 bumpers and haven't been impressed with the fit/quality (although for that price, I'm not complaining).

This case feels good, is well constructed, and I can't find any imperfections on mine. FYI - it fits extremely tightly with a BSE shield.

Here are some pics - taken with an iPhone 4, so they are just the case for now.

4921579693_b99a70fe52_b.jpg

4922173846_9e708e8ca2_b.jpg

4922173272_5dabea290e_b.jpg

4921577685_d88de6d1d6_b.jpg


Note the 4th picture is washed out - the color looks more like the first 3. Also, I got an email from ebay saying this auction had been pulled a few days after I paid. I suspect Incase is cracking down on getting these auctions removed. I'm hoping to pick up one or two more of these, though. Hopefully in white and gunmetal.

Hope that helps someone.
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Does the case scratch your iPhone 4?
 
icecrystal23 said:
Just got this in the mail today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...000706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3245wt_932

It's pretty nice. The only gripes I would have are:

1) It seems to bubble my PS back screen protector in two corners.
2) Sleep/wake button is a little hard to press

But for $3 I'd say this is a really nice bumper. I've been using the Incipio NGP Matte which was $20 at Walmart. This seems close in quality, minus the two gripes above (but even expensive cases are having those same issues).

I do like the bumper-style, so I might use this one for a while.

Shipping time: I purchased this on 8/11 and it arrived on 8/28, so about 2.5 weeks shipping to Washington state.
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Myzhi said:
Got same bumper last week. One I received was PoS. It's way too loose. I can pull the sides out about 1 inch. Dust and dirt could easily get in. For $3, it's not worth time and money to send back to Hong Kong.
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Guess that's what happens when it's $3. You get hit or miss quality!
 
I got a rubberized hard case that has a built in stand! i thought it was pretty slick. It came from Hong Kong for 8 USD but i think they are out of stock cuz I can't find them anymore from them.

the case doesn't curve to the screen so it'll work with any screen protector but you can't put it down on teh table without the screen touching it.

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the camera hole does not cause any issues with flash and is black inside.

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the angle is great for videos and facetime
 
ckalinec said:
Well so Far I have purchased 5 things on eBay for an iPhone 4 I don't even have yet.

Bought this, it comes with the carbon back protector and bumper. $10. Unfortunately coming from China I'm very affraid that it won't be here when my iPhone finally gets here.

Also ordered this back protector which came in today and is very nice in person. $10

Ordered this white bumper to match my white back in fear that the black bumper/back protector won't be here when I get my phone. Hopefully it's as good as it looks. $4

Bought a white replicase and honestly doubt I'll use it very much, but I wanted the option anyway and thought it could replace my wants for the iPhone 4 that my patience wouldn't allow any longer. $4

and lastly I picked up a 3 pack of front/back screen protectors for $4 and they came in today.

I believe once everything gets in and I can order my free bumper I will stick with the black carbon back protector and a black Apple bumper. But who knows? And since I heard about the bumper scratching some peoples antenna I went ahead and got some luckylabs side decals. Yet again, all this for an iPhone that's not even shipped yet lol
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where did you get the black bumper from ?

thanks
 
Received the white incase slider knock-off I ordered from eBay. Fits well and doesn't bubble my screen protector.

BUT

The case affects the camera flash. The camera hole is a big oblong. Probably as big as the genuine sliders but flash is still affected. Took the same picture with and without a case. The one with the slider has a bluish tone on it. I'm very disappointed.
 
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