I just got my Pitaka case and have the same concerns of scratching (as well as it breaking when trying to take it off). My ghost case should be here today so I will have to go through my own evaluation but I am curious which way you are leaning or are you keeping both to use in different scenarios?
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Ordered one of these Native Union cases. SURVEY20 for 20% off, will report back once I receive it.
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I have been loving my Ghost case. Can’t find anything I don’t like about it. If I had to really nit pick, I’d say the rainbow effect on the apple logo but that’s so minor that it shouldn’t even be mentioned… yet here I am lol
Oh I wont be keeping both, nor swapping back and forth.
If I already had the skin on those uncovered parts (orange) - I would 100% stay with the pitaka.
Because my phone is IUP I'm just trying to avoid extra spending on situation when apple would refuse taking it back next year, and make me replace it under apple care.
I dropped my 16 pro in past and in all situations the only visible damage was to the pitaka case itself, and shattered screen protectors - sadly pitaka edges sit so low that the protector is always above.
I don't mind the dbrand ghost 2.0 case. Using it as we speak and its nice. Definitely gives my mind a peace. Besides the camera lenses sitting below the case, everything else is covered. It also has a very minimalistic lip around the front screen protector, which is nice. Feels grwatnin hand.
If it wasn't due the potential scratches I would not even be searching for some other options.
However, I do drop keys and phone often together, and from past experience it scratched the screen protectors. With knowing that, the scratches on the aluminium casing would have been inveintable.
I will do a bit of more research on skins and go from there.
I returned my caudabe cases last year , wasn’t thrilled with the materials and the magenta but decided to give them another shot to see how this frost case is. Also got the orange buttons to go with it. Will Post pics once it arrives
Got the same coming FridayLet’s see how good Caudabe looks!
Nomad Rugged Ultra Orange in the house 
I've got a headache from the "Orange Clash" but otherwise it's a great case Perfect fit with the Torras OrigArmor screen protector. The black rugged might be a better look with the orange phone
I've got a headache from the "Orange Clash" but otherwise it's a great case
Perfect fit with the Torras OrigArmor screen protector. The black rugged might be a better look with the orange phone 
Man I love that case… but yeah the black one will probably look better.Nomad Rugged Ultra Orange in the house
I've got a headache from the "Orange Clash" but otherwise it's a great case
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How is your Camera button? Mine is overly sensitive.Nomad Rugged Ultra Orange in the house
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Nice! I’m hoping my 17 Pro Max Sheath ships soon as well! Dying to use it as it’s my first Sheath case!
I’ve always been a fan of the Synthesis (over the Sheath).
My bad, shipping out of OH, not TX. Closer to Philly, PA area
I’ve always been a fan of the Synthesis (over the Sheath).
My bad, shipping out of OH, not TX. Closer to Philly, PA area
When did you guys place your order?
Same problem and am returning the case which sucks because its great except for this problem. I personally only charge via usb-c because I dont like the magsafe rings to start showing through the leather.
From Andar Customer Service:
"We hope to have a solution soon and be able to offer the 17 Air again with a functional charger cutout. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding."
@Hooterville I really like that Nomad Rugged case!
Did you order it from Amz? If so, link? I couldn’t find it.
Did you order it from Amz? If so, link? I couldn’t find it.
Did the modern, olde Dublin get a work out? Leather looks thin or not holding color?
My Andar Aspen for my 17PM is delayed, hope it arrives tomorrow. I got the Bullstrap wallet because I think it's the only one with live tracking, not just last location. Hope the colors don't clash.
Phone looks more copper than orange against real orangeNomad Rugged Ultra Orange in the house
That is intense. You just need some orange buttons of yet another shade to round out the look. 😉Nomad Rugged Ultra Orange in the house
I've got a headache from the "Orange Clash" but otherwise it's a great case
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