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I liked the Aspen case enough that I went back and bought their Mag wallet… then went back again and picked up their Airpods Pro case. Very happy with all 3.
 
Of course you can. You can even compare all life forms or all atoms . Comparing boots and a phone case is easy and legit if you do it properly. ;)

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I like my golden brown, especially after the "patina experiment"... Colour is right. Leather feels soft and spongy.
Reason I bought a 2nd case and chose Nomad is because of the protection. Aspen case doesn't seem to protect the case from drop or scratches, especially the bottom part.
 
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Hello community- I’ve been following this thread for a few years. Not intending to spam, but I am selling two Apple Leather iPhone 12 Mini MagSafe cases- 1 is new and one is used with a slight patina. Posting is here if anyone is interested! https://www.ebay.com/itm/275043657245?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

The Red is used with a slight patina, the Baltic blue has not been used.
 

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Well, for the Apple leather cases for 13 Pro, I have some potentially bad news about the Wisteria colour case I’ve had for only just over one week.

The edges at each corner have started to darken. Interestingly, its not completely black like I’ve read what happened for the 12 Series cases, but this is instead rather a dark violet colour, as if its actually a natural patina… but then I find myself wishing the rest of the case would darken too like the 11 Series cases did, and not just the edges. Makes you wonder how can the rest of the case stay the same but not the edges.


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Possibly a pity, because Wisteria is actually otherwise a really lovely colour. Wasn‘t one that was love at first sight, but rather grows on you - for sure, at the very minimum unless that one falls apart, the Wisteria MagSafe Wallet with FindMy is a keeper. And I would definitely not hesitate to get this colour if it were available for the Leather Link Apple Watch band instead of the dreaded Modern Buckle.

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My Midnight Leather Case meanwhile is faring much better, the very dark colour of the case is hiding basically any sign of ageing and I’ve already had that one for some weeks longer.
In regards to your last point - same thing with my dark cherry case I’ve had for about 2 months now. Dark color hides the patina well and it still looks great ??
 
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Andar just applied partial refunds to my two previous orders so I got the full 30% off on both. Great company to deal with.
 
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Roughly 2-3 weeks in using my Torro leather sleeve and it’s starting to show signs of wear/patina. In natural lighting it’s turned a very nice golden brown.
 

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I love the andar case much more than Apple. I complained last week and Apple sent me extra one. Too bad, I think I sell unopened Apple and andar on eBay. My wife doesn’t like leather case for her 13pm and it won’t work with my 13 mini.
 
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Picked up an Andar Aspen for my 12 pro. The leather does seem pretty nice but the buttons definitely do not feel Apple quality. The case itself protrudes out at the buttons and the power button feels sunken in at the same time. Meanwhile the volume buttons leather protrudes unevenly around the buttons.

After all the costs to get it shipped internationally would I order it again? Probably not. Maybe I am being a little nit picky but it was the first major thing I noticed when comparing to previous Apple cases or Samsung leather cases.
 
I can’t believe I actually get compliments on how nice my case is now. I’m a few months out since rubbing the paint off with an old sock and a towel. 12 mini saddle brown:

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My 12PM nomad case after 5 days. I’ve had 3 different ones and this show marks and seems better than the others. The other 2 were too slick and felt harder in a way and didn’t show much wear. I think it could have something to do with their wax coating they use. Probably had more on them than this one does
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Looks great! I ordered one during BF and hoping I’d like it. Only thing that kinda bugs me is that it isn’t full leather all around. Seems like some people are ok with it so I’ll give it a go.
Better in summer with wet/sweaty hands.
 
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