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iPad mini $1.99 eBay back case info thread

I got my smokey grey back cover today (ordered about a month ago.) It does hold the Smart Cover on, which is good because that's the whole reason I bought it.
 
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Nice mod. I think I would prefer using that 3m "magnetic tape". Much easier and you don't have to alter the case.
 
Just got my case today... ordered it about 2 weeks ago shortly after buying my ipad mini. Ordered the green and it looks like sea glass which is great since I'm' a diver and underwater photography addict!

Great fit, has the cutout for a smart cover... ordered that last week and hope to get it this weekend as I'm taking off next weekend to go dive Roatan. ;)
 
Kisey said:
Nice mod. I think I would prefer using that 3m "magnetic tape". Much easier and you don't have to alter the case.
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Where do you get the "magnetic tape" I've searched for it a few times and can't seem to find it.
 
Just got the case after over a month


I'm not sure if I like the Smart Cover being stuck to the case


Is there another seller selling the gray color back ?
 
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Che Castro said:
Just got the case after over a month


I'm not sure if I like the Smart Cover being stuck to the case


Is there another seller selling the gray color back ?
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If you don't want the current one you have, let me know! I've been looking for a gray one with the lock. Lol
 
I just added my second mod to this case, an attachment system that I'm currently using for a stylus holder:

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Video + more info
http://www.pocketables.com/2013/03/from-the-diy-drawer-accessory-attachment-system-for-cases.html
 
thelookingglass said:
I've bitten the bullet a couple of times and purchased from these eBay suppliers that ship from Asia and sell for dirt cheap. Predictable results. Shoddy quality, horrendously long shipping times. I'd rather just spend extra and go with a known brand. At least there's usually good quality control and good customer service.
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I ALMOST got this case. I've had iffy experiences on eBay too. Just posted about this, but I ended up getting the Caudabe mini shell on Amazon. It's a little bit more expensive, but I find with name brands you get what you pay for. And it came in like two days to boot since I have a Prime membership (gotta love that).

The Incipio Smart Feather looks pretty nice, but they don't seem to have a Frost version and it's way, way, way too expensive. You could get like 15 of these ebay ones for the price of one Incipio.
 
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After almost 6 weeks I finally got my $1.99 case from eBay.
Not bad for the price, but I think I'll stick with my CoverBuddy and give this one away.
 
I ordered a Blue one since the Grey/Black/Clear seem to have been out of stock for a few months.

It shipped 7 days ago and according to the tracking it arrived at a USPS sort facility 15 miles away. I'm hoping it gets delivered tomorrow or the next day.

I asked the seller when he would start selling the out of stock colors again, but he doesn't know.
 
Amplelink said:
I ALMOST got this case. I've had iffy experiences on eBay too. Just posted about this, but I ended up getting the Caudabe mini shell on Amazon. It's a little bit more expensive, but I find with name brands you get what you pay for. And it came in like two days to boot since I have a Prime membership (gotta love that).

The Incipio Smart Feather looks pretty nice, but they don't seem to have a Frost version and it's way, way, way too expensive. You could get like 15 of these ebay ones for the price of one Incipio.
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I just got the Caudabe Mini Shell too. It's 10.95 on Amazon. Not 1.99, but 10.95 isn't exactly a bank breaker. And I didn't have to wait two weeks. Quality is very similar to the pics in this thread. Nice matte texture.
 
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I'm really frustrated with sthis ebay eller. The first case I ordered was great, but I got sharpie on it. So, I ordered a new one, waited a month to get it and when I finally get it it doesn't have the tabs that hold the Smart Cover down (the first one did.) Same item number, makes no sense.
 
bagelmaker said:
I'm really frustrated with sthis ebay eller. The first case I ordered was great, but I got sharpie on it. So, I ordered a new one, waited a month to get it and when I finally get it it doesn't have the tabs that hold the Smart Cover down (the first one did.) Same item number, makes no sense.
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Only the first orders got the case with the tab holder

Now there all with no tab holder
 
All the colors are now back in stock but no more free shipping. They're now charging $2.09 for shipping. Makes it less of a deal when ordering only 1 but still a decent deal I think.
 
Outrager said:
All the colors are now back in stock but no more free shipping. They're now charging $2.09 for shipping. Makes it less of a deal when ordering only 1 but still a decent deal I think.
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So almost $5. With that amount you can get one at amazon and you don't have to wait for weeks to get your case.
 
Shipping here to Norway is still free. Ordered 5 mora black ones, thanks for the tip.
 
vmaniqui said:
So almost $5. With that amount you can get one at amazon and you don't have to wait for weeks to get your case.
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It might be worth it if you're buying more than 1 if they only charge you the $2 shipping for the whole order. I only had to wait 7 days for mine to arrive when it was still free shipping, but others did wait longer.
 
Outrager said:
It might be worth it if you're buying more than 1 if they only charge you the $2 shipping for the whole order. I only had to wait 7 days for mine to arrive when it was still free shipping, but others did wait longer.
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I think it is a deal assuming they only charge $2 for shipping if you bought more than 1. I bought one off eBay for exactly the same case but paid $5. And I think it's an awesome deal what more with this $1.99 case.
 
I bought 3 black and 3 grey, still free shipping to Canada. But I know it'll be a month, it was last time.
 
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