I lost the AirPods case... what to do?

[wmy5]

I lost my AirPods charging case on the bus while both AirPods were in my ears... I have lost and replaced (via Apple, $69 each), both left and right AirPod individually so technically I have lost the original AirPods combo I bought. The only way I can buy the case is $79 wireless charging case, but I find it a bit too hard to swallow, plus I don't need wireless charging. I am also considering selling my AirPods without the case on eBay and just buy a new 2nd gen AirPods. Mine is 1st gen so this way I am upgrading the earphones as well. What do you think?

 

[steve217]

Amazon has third party solutions of various - and dubious - value.

My first set of AirPods took a cycle through the washing machine; the buds survived but the case was ruined. I got a desk charger off Amazon and it’s been working fine. I use that setup in my study for the AppleTV.

Amazon also has 3rd party charging cases at ridiculous prices; if you go that route, by all means, report back on the quality.

 

[1rottenapple]

look for used ones on eBay and what not. With third parties you wont be able to repair them so that’s a deal breaker.

 

[steve217]

look for used ones on eBay and what not. With third parties you wont be able to repair them so that’s a deal breaker.

This is true.
I ended up getting another set of AirPods and I use that case to pair my old buds.

I went through a lot of mental gymnastics - buy a case, find it used on eBay, 3rd party, etc. - before I bit the bullet and bought another set. It hurt, but having a portable set and a set of AirPods by my computer has worked out really well.

 

[ZipZap]

Doesn't Apple sell the charging case alone? For $80