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Will22

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Looks okay(ish) but don't forget that that leather has been worked to within a millimetre of its life so it is never going to look like actual leather.
 
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Arcontia

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I would exchange it. Some people admire those lines but I prefer clean look. I had the black leather too and texture was pretty even throughout the back of the phone.

I just want to say, be careful with this. if you want to do it, thats great, you are entitled to, as per Apples generous return policy, but there are some ******* Apple employees out there that will try to refuse and guilt trip you instead saying Nahh man thats normal / Ok I'm swapping this but can you like not, do it so much... / Do you often do this?

I've had to put up with all 3, regarding a leather case for the 6s, neither were pleasant. They just dont seem to get when you're spending $69AUD on a case, you will want it to be perfect. Spoke with the store manager at the time, turns out I was right, apologised and he dealt with them promptly. Know your rights!

Anyways that leather case looks beautiful! If I had to choose....between black leather / black silicone, I couldn't decide. Both would look great with Jet Black
 
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Lion007s

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I just want to say, be careful with this. if you want to do it, thats great, you are entitled to, as per Apples generous return policy, but there are some ******* Apple employees out there that will try to refuse and guilt trip you instead saying Nahh man thats normal / Ok I'm swapping this but can you like not, do it so much... / Do you often do this?

I've had to put up with all 3, regarding a leather case for the 6s, neither were pleasant. They just dont seem to get when you're spending $69AUD on a case, you will want it to be perfect. Spoke with the store manager at the time, turns out I was right, apologised and he dealt with them promptly. Know your rights!

Anyways that leather case looks beautiful! If I had to choose....between black leather / black silicone, I couldn't decide. Both would look great with Jet Black


I'm an Aussie too, and at AU$75 for the black leather case, I just had to ask the question haha!!!
 

AVBeatMan

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I had my black leather case since launch back in September but didn't like it's button responsiveness. Exchanged it about a month ago. No problem.

That was in the Regents St store in London.
 
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cambookpro

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Just got my Sea Blue case! Looks quite Summery with the silver phone. Really like the colour now but will be interesting to see how it darkens, my red leather 6+ case just sort of went black and ended up looking awful.
 
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Arcontia

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I'm an Aussie too, and at AU$75 for the black leather case, I just had to ask the question haha!!!
Yup, $69 for the standard model, $75 for the plus model. Still better actually than if we lived in the UK, the prices there, they got whacked with an increase across most accessories because of Brexit

Just got my Sea Blue case! Looks quite Summery with the silver phone. Really like the colour now but will be interesting to see how it darkens, my red leather 6+ case just sort of went black and ended up looking awful.

Hmm. Cant predict much, can only say, I had the light blue 5s leather case (that one was now a long while back...do you remember it?)


After 4 months it had turned black, smudged everywhere, disgusting ^^ heres someone else photos, mine ended up like then, then just got worse and worse

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cambookpro

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Yup, $69 for the standard model, $75 for the plus model. Still better actually than if we lived in the UK, the prices there, they got whacked with an increase across most accessories because of Brexit



Hmm. Cant predict much, can only say, I had the light blue 5s leather case (that one was now a long while back...do you remember it?)


After 4 months it had turned black, smudged everywhere, disgusting ^^ heres someone else photos, mine ended up like then, then just got worse and worse

61976d1406908562t-hows-your-apple-iphone-5-5s-leather-case-holding-up-imageuploadedbytapatalk1406908559.274606.jpg

Yep, remember those - can't say I ever thought light yellowy-green leather was ever going to end well for a phone case, but there you go...
The Sea Blue seems to be a bit darker than the 5s case, so maybe it'll age better, I'm sure I'll find out!!
 

borgsauce

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I just want to say, be careful with this. if you want to do it, thats great, you are entitled to, as per Apples generous return policy, but there are some ******* Apple employees out there that will try to refuse and guilt trip you instead saying Nahh man thats normal / Ok I'm swapping this but can you like not, do it so much... / Do you often do this?
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michial

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The black leather is the way to go imo if you don't like the wear and tear. Patinas can look good but often they look gross. Ymmv
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Hey guys, just got a new black leather case for my 7 plus. Just wanted to ask if this looks fine? Or should I exchange?

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They will all have natural variances. It's not manufactured like the silicone. That's part of the random individuality of the cases and what makes them special imo. If it really bothers you exchange it but I've had many leather cases and none were perfectly uniform. Just use it and enjoy it. Realize it'll get scuffed and worn but that's part of the journey. Enjoy the feel and fit of it.
 

michial

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Answered your PM! :)
I'd like that brand as well. Can you all let me know? Feel free to pm me too. Is it an actual liquid or cream? I have a black Apple leather and would like the case to feel more supple and not as slick and waxy like it does brand new. Thanks.
 

Lion007s

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Sep 16, 2014
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So the streaks were bothering me, ended up getting it exchanged, got a beauty - fit and finish! Applied my car's leather protector - Meguiar's leather conditioner foam, rubbed it in slightly - has a wonderful scent, nice feel, and deeper black!

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michial

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So the streaks were bothering me, ended up getting it exchanged, got a beauty - fit and finish! Applied my car's leather protector - Meguiar's leather conditioner foam, rubbed it in slightly - has a wonderful scent, nice feel, and deeper black!

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Awesome. Congrats. I ended up ordering leather honey. Can't wait to apply tonight. Similar to Meguiar's.
 
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Arcontia

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So the streaks were bothering me, ended up getting it exchanged, got a beauty - fit and finish! Applied my car's leather protector - Meguiar's leather conditioner foam, rubbed it in slightly - has a wonderful scent, nice feel, and deeper black!

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Aww I had an opportunity to get that one with a 50% discount at Myers today, in a haste, but instead opted for the black silicone (very pleased all the same). That does look really good though!
 
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Will22

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Awesome. Congrats. I ended up ordering leather honey. Can't wait to apply tonight. Similar to Meguiar's.

Make sure you put the phone back into the case when it is drying. I didn't with my saddle brown and the leather shrunk and now the case doesn't fit properly, it is sticking out on the bottom right corner.
 

Ramic90

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Dec 3, 2015
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Can you please share some pictures of Jet Black 7 Plus with Tan leather case and how is it holding up, how‘s patina developing, etc?
 

Ramic90

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Hey, thanks for the photos! You sure that‘s „Tan“ color and not the „Saddle Brown“?
 
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