Well, is anything that small that houses a cell phone worth $250?? My Coach bags are more, and I use them for once season. This case is really classy, definitely protects the phone, and makes for a great gift for the wifey who has everything

Honestly, how many more bracelets or watches could he buy me, so it was a little splurge on something very different that we wouldn't normally splurge on- like a cell phone case.
With such an array of colors, it makes a great gift. My second choice would have been the one that they show(ed) with the crystals when they first made if for the 3G (it was originally only available for the original phone). Baby blue with dark etching and white crystals would look great clipped to a jeans belt loop.
Don't get the strap, get the clip- the strap is small, and in my mind it is useless. I wanted the clip, but when I ordered it, it wasn't an option on the website. After I ordered it and inquired, I was told if I already ordered the strap I couldn't get the clip. I told them the clip wasn't an option to check of but never heard from them again about it. Unfortunately, I didn't know the clip was available to begin with! Oh well.