I bit the bullet and ordered one today. They said it should ship in several days, but I'm not 100% certain that will be the case. I had also emailed them earlier, and they said their supplier is in Thailand, and due to the flood, had to shutdown until the water recedes. So if you want one soon, I recommend ordering ASAP before they run out of the parts on hand. The email said that once they run out it could be a 4 week + wait.
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The Mas Design Titanium Back for the iPhone 4 Thread
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I ordered the patch for my 4S and it arrived Saturday 12th. Unfortunately I'd had it shipped to my office, so didn't get it till today.
Have to say the quality of the product and it's packaging is wonderful. Easy to install. took me no more than 2 minutes. I'm not seeing any reception issues at all. I love it. I'll probably order a few different ones now I know that the quality is great, and there are no reception or installation issues.
Have to say the quality of the product and it's packaging is wonderful. Easy to install. took me no more than 2 minutes. I'm not seeing any reception issues at all. I love it. I'll probably order a few different ones now I know that the quality is great, and there are no reception or installation issues.
I ordered the patch for my 4S and it arrived Saturday 12th. Unfortunately I'd had it shipped to my office, so didn't get it till today.
Have to say the quality of the product and it's packaging is wonderful. Easy to install. took me no more than 2 minutes. I'm not seeing any reception issues at all. I love it. I'll probably order a few different ones now I know that the quality is great, and there are no reception or installation issues.
Demanding pictures.
Well, hoping for pictures. tempted to buy one
When did you order? I ordered the patch for my 4s on thursday morning and it's still "pending"I ordered the patch for my 4S and it arrived Saturday 12th. Unfortunately I'd had it shipped to my office, so didn't get it till today.
Have to say the quality of the product and it's packaging is wonderful. Easy to install. took me no more than 2 minutes. I'm not seeing any reception issues at all. I love it. I'll probably order a few different ones now I know that the quality is great, and there are no reception or installation issues.
My original order date was actually 10/31. Received the following reply when I ordered:
"Thank you for your order. We are currently back ordered on some parts for the 4S housing. But we do expect your order to ship in approx 1 week. We will notify you as soon as it is ready."
I mailed them to ask about the order on 11/08, got the following reply:
"For the 4S we are getting in the parts on Thursday, I believe. We will starting shipping out orders in the order received on Friday. :]
When your order ships out, you will received a notification via email."
From my tracking it looks like they actually mailed it Thursday PM. It arrived at my office Saturday AM.
So while I waited a little while from the original order date, I don't see that they should be too far behind now. Unless of course they had more orders than parts!
If you ordered and have any questions, mail them. They seem genuinely helpful.
Thanks for the reply. I emailed them twice actually, once was immediately after the purchase because PayPal messed up my address so they noted my account. I have yet to hear back if there is any kind of delay though. I'm just curious to as of what's going on because when I ordered all it said was that the parts for the 4, not 4s were back ordered. Seems like everyone but me can get a response email lol.
Just got a response from mas today.
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First off, I apologize that we didn't get things perfect the first time. There is absolutely no excuses for ruining the first impression. And yes, for such an expensive back, the fit SHOULD be perfect.
It has just been brought to our attention that the CDMA backs do not fit all 4S model the same way, as originally indicated by our supplier. We double check the backs and it seems that some do fit all the way, while others do not, so we will hold all orders until only the original parts come in. This is due to the slight changes made to the 4S housing frame, which is very similar to the CDMA version, but not 100% the same.
The good news is that the iPhone 4S parts are available, and we are getting them in this week. So I will need your help in sending the item back in, and we will replace the lens cover with the original 4S cover as well as the frame for you.
We will also refund you the postage fee for sending the item back in. Please print out this email, and insert it along with the return shipment.
Return address:
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I have to say that the response and ownership from them is sensational. Got the case I ordered delivered within a week (international), and the response to my problem within a day.
They accept full accountability and don't hide behind BS excuses. This is awesome customer service. I look forward to getting my replacement TI back now!
Wow that is good customer service - I guess I was wrong about them.
Anyone have any pictures with the TI RUST PATCH one?
Finally heard back from them, here's what they said;
"Again I apologize for the slow response. Your order is in process, don't mind the status...my partner is out on a seminar, so he isn't there to update the status. I do apologize for the slight delay, since we work out of Bangkok, Thailand and most of the city is in turmoil, due to country wide flooding right now. So many of our suppliers are either closed down, or just starting to re-open.
We are lucky to get just about 2 feet of water, and minor leaks on premise. Next street down, they are rowing in boats....never thought I live to see this. But I guess I shouldn't complain :]
Your order should be completed sometime next week. I am working on it as we speak. We will laser engrave it tomorrow."
"Again I apologize for the slow response. Your order is in process, don't mind the status...my partner is out on a seminar, so he isn't there to update the status. I do apologize for the slight delay, since we work out of Bangkok, Thailand and most of the city is in turmoil, due to country wide flooding right now. So many of our suppliers are either closed down, or just starting to re-open.
We are lucky to get just about 2 feet of water, and minor leaks on premise. Next street down, they are rowing in boats....never thought I live to see this. But I guess I shouldn't complain :]
Your order should be completed sometime next week. I am working on it as we speak. We will laser engrave it tomorrow."
I don't see why it wouldn't work. The graft case can be used with or without their back. The Ti back adds only a little thickness compared to stock, so it would not be the same feel as the graft back installed. Except for some tight fitting slider cases it will fit pretty much anything.
On another note, I just recieved word that my order has been delivered as of yesterday. Unfortunately I'm out of the country and will have it reshipped to me! Looking forward to a working model. I had a very frustrating few days working with the company trying to figure out what went wrong with the 4S.
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As was told to another member here, and posted on this thread: they are suffering repercussions from the flooding in Thailand and are also somewhat unsure of delivery dates because of their suppliers are also in thailand.
Not an excuse, but an explanation why things with this company may be a bit out of shape. In any other circumstance I would completely agree that regular updates, or a quick note would be appropriate.
Anyhow! Enjoy it when it arrives.
Not an excuse, but an explanation why things with this company may be a bit out of shape. In any other circumstance I would completely agree that regular updates, or a quick note would be appropriate.
Anyhow! Enjoy it when it arrives.
Yeah I'm aware of what's going on. I had to email them to find out though. A note would be appropriate, period. They are obviously experiencing delays and it should be posted somewhere. Just saying some stuff is out of stock under certain products (not of which I ordered) is not acceptable. Just my opinion though.
Mas Design are very prompt, polite and forthcoming... as long as you take the initiative to email them.
If you dont, it is radio silence all the way. Not the best way to do thing, but I do extend a lot of leeway due to just how bad things are over there. Our corrupt, incompetent media might not feel like covering the subject in any detail but things are legitimately very bad over there and you have to give them credit for trying to keep things going and putting a cheerful face on something that must be very frustrating.
If you dont, it is radio silence all the way. Not the best way to do thing, but I do extend a lot of leeway due to just how bad things are over there. Our corrupt, incompetent media might not feel like covering the subject in any detail but things are legitimately very bad over there and you have to give them credit for trying to keep things going and putting a cheerful face on something that must be very frustrating.
Technically it was delivered, but I am out of the country for some time. I'm having it shipped to me, but it will likely take near a month. So sorry! No pictures for now.
I can however vouch for the quality as I did spend several days with CDMA back. The finish is well done, the logo is subtle and not intrusive. The glass for the flash is set correctly, as is the camera lens. The Ti definitely adds some weight, but it isn't huge. The Ti is noticeably ridged and i can't imagine it being dented in any way.
I can however vouch for the quality as I did spend several days with CDMA back. The finish is well done, the logo is subtle and not intrusive. The glass for the flash is set correctly, as is the camera lens. The Ti definitely adds some weight, but it isn't huge. The Ti is noticeably ridged and i can't imagine it being dented in any way.
I didn't realize the back was going to be so rough. I got the patch and it's nearly impossible to clean, it destroys cloths. Which sucks for me because I have oily skin, otherwise it's a quality piece. If anyone is interested in buying it though feel free to PM me. It's the raw series, patch pattern with white frame for the 4s.
That looks sweet. Can't wait to get mine. How do you like it? Does it seem tough?