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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Pretty sure I emailed them a month or so ago when I was contemplating ordering one and asked about the alignment magnet and they said there was one.
I’ll stick with my Andar (when they finally arrive).
Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
Bullstrap in Ocean (~ 1 week of use) and Slate (just arrived) on White Titanium 15 PM:
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Yeah it's moving, should be delivered on Monday which is really fast considering that I'm in Italy. 😄
Shipment was quite expensive though ($16.00 for FedEx International Priority, it was the only option) so I suppose it's normal.
Yeah there definitely isn't. The wallet doesn't* 'lock' into place like it does on an apple case or my YMW. It's very easy to spin it.
I'm not sure my YMW does have one but the magnet strength is so strong that it makes it feel as though it does.
*or didn't I should say as it's already en route back to them for a refund. Accepted return within fifteen minutes of requesting. They also upgraded my free shipping from 48h to 24h, FOC too which was nice. Very good CS.
I'd say $16 from the US to Italy is very, very cheap!
It costs more than than to send something from UK mainland to Scotland Highlands 😂
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Yeah you're probably right but when my cousin ordered two Caudabe Sheaths, delivery (to UK) was free and Caudabe cases also comes from the USA if I remember correctly.
Anyway, not too bad because I ordered during Black Friday and that saved me $16.50, basically shipping costs.
I tested mine with magnets, the alignment magnet is there. Might be just weak.
If there is a magnet there , it's so weak, there's no point having it as it didnt hold my wallet in postion. Or, the case I had, had the magnet missing.
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That’s weird, I paid the same shipping yet mine isn’t showing as even collected yet. I’ll give it til tomorrow and chase up.
Actually, looking at your tracking, nothing happened for the first 2 days so maybe it’s normal…
Yeah I'm sure it will be ok, I was also a bit skeptical that there was no updates for the first two days but then it started moving fast.
Keep us updated!
Quick update of my previous order with Bullstrap. Turns out the delivery was delayed with 5 days to the reshipper.
And now I have received my Bullstrap Slate MagSafe Wallet and my friend’s Slate case.
This time I am disappointed. First thing is Bullstrap never replied my enquiry email regarding the above situation (10 days from now). Although the issuse is solved.
Second thing is the Wallet is REALLY REALLY THICK. Its almost as thick as Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack and almost twice as Apple’s MagSafe Wallet. My thumb is kind of hard to stuck in to slide out the card from the wallet. And it also comes with scratches: top left and right side. And the MagSafe magnet at the back is way too obvious. Never seen anything like that. Not even Bullstrap’s own case.
But the Phone case is a good as it can be.
And now I have received my Bullstrap Slate MagSafe Wallet and my friend’s Slate case.
This time I am disappointed. First thing is Bullstrap never replied my enquiry email regarding the above situation (10 days from now). Although the issuse is solved.
Second thing is the Wallet is REALLY REALLY THICK. Its almost as thick as Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack and almost twice as Apple’s MagSafe Wallet. My thumb is kind of hard to stuck in to slide out the card from the wallet. And it also comes with scratches: top left and right side. And the MagSafe magnet at the back is way too obvious. Never seen anything like that. Not even Bullstrap’s own case.
But the Phone case is a good as it can be.
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Here is the battle of the slate cases, Bullstrap vs Keyway. Did some pics in different lighting for comparison. The Bullstrap is more grey while the Keyway is a grey/brown. I prefer the look and color of the Bullstrap. Weight is really close, Bullstrap 32.5g and Keyway 33.3g. The leather on the Bullstrap is definitely thicker so the case is a little more bulky. The lip on the Bullstrap is lower which I really like. The buttons are a little easier to press on the Bullstrap. MagSafe is a tie. It’s hard to compare leather feel since I just got the Bullstrap yesterday. You can feel the grain structure more on the Bullstrap than any case I’ve used so I like that, leather is a little dry straight out of the box but at least it’s not slippery like most new leather cases. My biggest complaint about the Bullstrap is just the open bottom. I used it for about 20 mins yesterday and had an intention in my pinky where the phone was resting. I’m not popping any tags until I can figure out if there is a way to hold it without the pinky discomfort. As far as price, is the Bullstrap worth twice what I paid for the Keyway? I would say no. I just really like the color.
The last pic I included the ymw Napa leather case since it’s also grey.
The last pic I included the ymw Napa leather case since it’s also grey.
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Nice comparison.
Interesting to see the BS which does look obviously grey in most pictures against the YMW. It looks a brown/grey compares to that!
I personally think the Keyway looks the nicest of the three. I'm really tempted to get their Slate when / if I ever grow tired of the Whiskey.
case looks nice but the metal x makes it look cheap
Yea the bullstrap wallet is really thick & bulky. I immediately returned the one i bought a year ago.
The X doesn't bother me. I like that its different. Could it be better... yes, but the other qualities of the case more than make up for it for me. Also being a Canadian and Keyway being a Canadian company I save a ton on shipping an duty costs that I normally incur from brands like Bullstrap. For me its worth it. But I can understand why some people might not like it.
it's not so much that there's a logo but the X itself, it just looks generic. it would be cooler if a few lines led to it, like on a map
not that many though lolol
Every time I see the "X" on this case it reminds me of a Jeep Renegade's taillight
I feel like they would need some mountains too so you know it’s an outdoorsy case! 😆it's not so much that there's a logo but the X itself, it just looks generic. it would be cooler if a few lines led to it, like on a map
not that many though lolol
well that’s how they justify their gaudy x with the marketing. something about X marking the spot of the next destination. they could’ve just said they wanted their logo on the cases like everyone else but they had to be pretentious 😂
They are just fooling people. Mine was supposed to be shipped between Dec 5-12. They created a shipping label on the 12th. But has not shipped the item yet. Just to stop me from asking when will my case ship.