AVBeatMan
macrumors 603
I always start off by saying "one case only!", the official Apple one. But.....end up with a few. Probably a Caudabe one and a good quality leather one, either Nomad or Ryan London. There, 3 cases only!
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mikext
macrumors 6502a
Me every single year. My limit this year was supposed to be just two (a TechWoven and a leather case). I ended up with like 2 Caudabes and like 5 leather cases. Whoops.
Zensō
Contributor
I had over 20 cases for the Air before I handed it over to my wife, and I currently have 8 for the Pro Max (this doesn’t include returns). Of those, the Pitaka Edge, Apple TechWoven, Beats Rugged, and dBrand Tank have gotten the most use. So if I was rational, I would say those 4 would be my only purchases, but of course there’s nothing rational about what we’re doing here. My guess is that I’ll keep doing what I’ve done for a long time: buy a ridiculous amount of cases, return at least 50% of them for defects or something lacking in the design, after which I’ll still end up with a ridiculous amount of keepers.
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
Zensō
Contributor
No. @Ava* said: “I'm not upgrading until next year September, but the cases I will most likely buy again are: Casetify Impact, Caudabe Paragon, Beats Rugged, dbrand Tank. And maybe another Mous Limitless.”
So if I understand correctly, she was asking about either this year or next. It’ll be next year for me.
If I upgrade to the iPhone 18 PM, or rather if I end up keeping the device (I will definitely buy it), then it is definitely going into an Apple silicone case. After all the cases I bought for the 17 PM, the silicone cases are the only ones I still use, the others are just sitting in the closet unused. 😅 So it will definitely be an Apple silicone case again for the 18 PM.
Same with me! I always end up back in it or the TW so no point in wasting money on others. Which color do you rock the most?
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Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
A $22 Bullstrap case that ended up costing me around $70 due to awfully expensive and long shipping (3 weeks) to Europe and insane customs fee of $35 (!!!) 🫨
Nonetheless, case is really good with nice and juicy leather right out of the box 🤤
Never buying Bullstrap again unless they open a warehouse here in the EU 😤
Nonetheless, case is really good with nice and juicy leather right out of the box 🤤
Never buying Bullstrap again unless they open a warehouse here in the EU 😤
Right now, it's mostly Vanilla and Fog Purple. How about you?
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
I shall add, this is probably the deepest black color I ever saw on a phone case, difficult to show it on a photo, though. Really nice 🖤
Zensō
Contributor
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
😉 very special link
FINAL SALE - The Contemporary Case - BLACK EDITION
CASE CLOSED! MAGSAFE COMPATIBLE! NEW & IMPROVED! You asked, we delivered. Introducing our best-selling leather MagSafe compatible case, now with a closed bottom design. All Bullstrap iPhone 17 cases will come with a state-of-the-art touch glass button specifically designed for the Camera Control...
bullstrap.co
Zensō
Contributor
Thanks! I bought one. $23.71 total including tax and shipping.😉 very special link
FINAL SALE - The Contemporary Case - BLACK EDITION
CASE CLOSED! MAGSAFE COMPATIBLE! NEW & IMPROVED! You asked, we delivered. Introducing our best-selling leather MagSafe compatible case, now with a closed bottom design. All Bullstrap iPhone 17 cases will come with a state-of-the-art touch glass button specifically designed for the Camera Control...
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Zensō
Contributor
Are you getting the 18? If yes, then no. If no, then yes. 😊
Fraud Goblin
macrumors regular
For $22 the Bullstrap is absolutely worth it.
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Yeah, no 18 for me, guess I'll order one.
Fraud Goblin
macrumors regular
cubbie5150
macrumors 6502a
I've had mine (same color as yours) for my 17 Pro for a while now. I find the fit perfect; buttons & camera control work flawlessly for me. I love the smell of leather too.... The only issue I have with this case is I find it sooo slippery.
Now, tbf, in all likelihood, grip would improve as patina builds with use and the leather further softens. I'm just not super keen on using it for long enough stretches for the break-in to happen. It's just *that* slippery for me. YMMV, but for my out-of-pocket cost of $22, still worth the shot.
My next case will likely be a leather Mous Limitless.
AVBeatMan
macrumors 603
Customs charge puts me off. I'm in the UK, so not EU so I wonder what charges I'd get?
Yup shipping and other charges are awful when getting stuff from Americas. I was going to order this earlier today and stopped as soon as shipping charges got calculated.
Zensō
Contributor
You could apply a light (very light) coat of leather conditioner. I like Obenauf’s.
Leather Oil-Liquid Leather Conditioner With Natural Preserving Oils
A true preservative and leather conditioner, Obenaufs Leather Oil is made with natural preserving oils and beeswax, which nourish while still allowing leather to breathe. An excellent boot oil that repels water, restores, protects, and preserves your leather.
www.obenaufs.com
AVBeatMan
macrumors 603
AI says;
Your Estimated Final Cost
You will have to pay the 20% Import VAT plus a courier handling fee before the package can be delivered to your door: [1]
Your Estimated Final Cost
You will have to pay the 20% Import VAT plus a courier handling fee before the package can be delivered to your door: [1]
- Case Price: £30.80 ($40.00)
- Import VAT (20%): £6.15 ($8.00)
- Courier Handling Fee: ~£8.00 to £12.00 (charged by Royal Mail, DHL, or FedEx to process the customs paperwork)
- Estimated Extra to Pay: ~£14.15 to £18.15
JBlass421
macrumors 68040
Another case to the list and you will get the 18 Pro Max 2 TB! Same story every year! 😄