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Review: Vaja Classic Retro Slim Bag for iPhone 3G

queshy said:
NIce pics! Weird - I have the analine leather and mine looks like it has the same texture as yours....
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Well comparing mine to their 'Our Leather' section on their site (the stripe seems the easiest section to check) I definitely have the Vitelino. I think the Vitelino is less uniform than the Analine going on mine and a previous posters pictures.

Maybe you got a free upgrade? Accidents can happen.
 
Just ordered mine 2 days ago! I got Black with a willow stripe (with whatever the cheaper leather is). Hopefully it comes soon!

As a side note - $17 for shipping a little case!? That's rediculuos. I understand that gas prices are sky high and it comes in a pretty box, but $17 to Oregon is a bit absurd.
 
Well when I look at mine that in total cost me about £38 ($70) it is absurd, but you want the nice stuff, you have to pay the money. And you get what you pay for!
 
Wow, this is just perfect for me! :)

But could the Vitelino leather owners please tell me how the leather is over time? Because I really like the cracked looks, but the site says it's Vitelino is "very delicate". And I'm planned to use it every day in my jeans, so I'm a bit scared about this part...
 
Stormbringer said:
Wow, this is just perfect for me! :)

But could the Vitelino leather owners please tell me how the leather is over time? Because I really like the cracked looks, but the site says it's Vitelino is "very delicate". And I'm planned to use it every day in my jeans, so I'm a bit scared about this part...
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Mine is over a year old at this point and I can tell you that it has not worn very well - it definitely looks used. Maybe the color choices age differently, but mine shows its use and I am not that hard on it. I keep it in my pocket most of the time with no keys or anything and it still manages to get scratched and a small piece of leather has fallen off.

In general I think the cost is not worth it because the quality of the leather is pretty low. I do like that you can customize it and I actually love the case because it protects the phone really well and when I take my 3G out it is naked (the best way to use it as far as I am concerned).

I am in the market for a new case and I am looking at other Vaja products but their build quality is sub par so I might start looking at other options.
 
OasisNYK said:
Mine is over a year old at this point and I can tell you that it has not worn very well - it definitely looks used. Maybe the color choices age differently, but mine shows its use and I am not that hard on it. I keep it in my pocket most of the time with no keys or anything and it still manages to get scratched and a small piece of leather has fallen off.

In general I think the cost is not worth it because the quality of the leather is pretty low. I do like that you can customize it and I actually love the case because it protects the phone really well and when I take my 3G out it is naked (the best way to use it as far as I am concerned).

I am in the market for a new case and I am looking at other Vaja products but their build quality is sub par so I might start looking at other options.
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if you like leather cases, go with a Sena case (great leather and build quality) and for silicone, go with Switcheasy Colors ("A" rating on iLounge and it's only 15 bucks)
 
sorry to bring up an old post...

any updates on the leather? how has it lasted for those who purchased it?
Was planning on purchasing the Vitelino version (cracked leather) but have some concerns on its durability.

Do you guys recommend the lesser quality - anilina or ceterina versions? has anyone had issues with those?

thanks
 
I have a friend that has a leather case, and has had it since she got her 3g when it came out, and although it looks like hell now, it has protected her phone for the most part. I would say its a win win if you decide to get one.
 
jimbb88 said:
sorry to bring up an old post...

any updates on the leather? how has it lasted for those who purchased it?
Was planning on purchasing the Vitelino version (cracked leather) but have some concerns on its durability.

Do you guys recommend the lesser quality - anilina or ceterina versions? has anyone had issues with those?

thanks
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I don't give my case heavy use (I always seem to forget it) but it has stood up very well. No serious degradation to speak of. I have the Vitelino leather.
 
I'm thinking about this case for the iPhone 4 , are the owners still happy with this case?
 
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