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[Nexus 4 Accessories] toiday:
I was looking at the pics from http://dx-box.com/brand-new-sealed-...mper-oem-google-case-black-free-shipping.html. It look very much like the one from Google Play Store. The metal part shows come apart from the bumper. Is that how the original one from Google Play Store is too?

P.S. I just ordered one. Since they do accept PayPal, it's somewhat better than the other online sites from China that only accept money transfer to a Chinese bank. Even it may be fake, it looks very much like the one from Google Play because of the metal band. The one poetic bumper lacks that metal band but it's much cheaper. I don't mind to pay a little more to get something that doesn't depreciate the beauty of the Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
The only suspicious part is that the authentic one (being sold by Google) is made in Korea. So it has no rights to be coming out of China, so it's either a FAKE or they are now producing them in China to meet demand. The website shows nothing on the back side of the box which is supposed to include a authentic holo sticker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=R7JZLLH8tGQ#t=35s
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AxiomFour:
Mine should be shipping out soon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] newcastlepunto:
they're currently out of stock for a minimum of the next 7 days but when i get mine i'll let you know.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] toiday:
My order still showing pending. I chat with someone on the their website and he said the bumper is currently out of order and will be available in 5-7 days.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zosorox:
I have one from same company but I ordered via Amazon. The prices are constantly changing, I got mine for $5.95 just 2 days ago. Keep watching prices at their Amazon page: Poetic Borderline Bumper Case. I will report back when mine arrives later this week.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
I think the $5.95 was a promotional preorder discount. They removed the black/grey one, it's only on their eBay page now and are now listing new colors available for 01/15..... the new colors are super ugly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Subz153:
Ordered one from dx-box.com a couple of days ago, will try and post pictures when I receive it.

They said this about the availability:

'nexus 4 bumper need to wait for the after Christmas in stock and can be shipping. ship to uk need 7-15 days'
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clockcycle:
Thing about dx-box is it's deal extreme. Don't expect expedited delivery. My orders from them usually take a month or more. So it'll take some patience..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Xanderwufu:
It's probably fake, normally I wouldn't mind, but the price is quite high, I hope the quality is good though, might order one too
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
You can get any type of holo sticker in less than a penny in China...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
they are fake for sure. I contacted the supplier in China and he asked me if I want "lg Google packaging" or just a box. so they are trying to make them look real, but they for sure are not! lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Good for you. I'm sure Google/LG added something in the sticker to tell that it's authentic and not put any regular holo sticker.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcguy76:
Hey Zephik - I had emailed the seller yesterday before purchasing, asking him whether the bumper was truly OEM or not. I was getting antsy to purchase so didn't await a response. I received his response this morning:

"Nothing to worry about, Anthony. It is OEM.

Best regards"
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidtoy09:
Jan 6 was Sunday but it was also Jan 7 in China. Just fyi.

I'll wait until Monday 1/28 if I don't my bumper, I will escalate the case with PayPal.

If enough people do this, it will trigger attention from PayPal .
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Well see what happens. He has 100 percent on ebay I'm sure that it's not fake, certainly looks real on ebay. Although I did find one thing weird, after everything was sold on the page we bought, he re listed for another the bumpers. My tracking code still on the same status so probably won't arrive until next week.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freedomxda:
I don't know OEM for the seller it mean he ordered them from Play Store or It just a replica once.

Could you tell me ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
My understanding of OEM is, it is made by the same manufacturer that made it for the branded company. In this case, only the manufacturer that made the original bumpers sold in Google Play would qualify as OEM in my eyes.

DX-Box probably shouldn't have boasted about "official" bumpers - they are definitely, 100% not original. What's wrong with telling people upfront it is a replica? This is one problem common to a lot of China sellers - they make sky high promises and then fail to deliver.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freedomxda:
how about the hologram sticker at the back of package, Only from Play Store has it or the OEM has the sticker too ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
I'm not sure if Play Store has the sticker, but I'm sure OEM does not have the sticker. I mean, if you really really want I'm sure they can whip up a fake hologram for you, but what's the point when you know it's not the original?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Play Store has a sticker. The eBay listing has a pretty good picture of the sticker

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/LG-Google-Nexus-4-Bumper-Case-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$T2eC16hHJF8E9nnC9dFyBR!Z(cpsOQ~~60_12.JPG

although kcguy said its OEM and he included that picture in his listing.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
I was referring to DX-Box's bumpers, not the ebay seller's. The ebay seller did not mention OEM anywhere, and for that price it had better be genuine!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
The other guy who bought it said that he received the following back to his message,

from the seller....... and yeah I would sure hope so otherwise I would of gotten highly ripped off.

And ah I thought you were speaking generally.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
Hmm, I think in this case the problem may arise from different meanings attributed to OEM. He's using it as a synonym for original, as opposed to "made by the same contractor as the brand name".
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freedomxda:
I'm afraid it has a sticker only in the picture for advertise but seller send replica instead. :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
Ask him for a video? That would be hard to fake. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vertizontal:
I thought the originals were manufactured in Korea, and these were made in China?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
My replicas, as well as DX-box's, are all made in China. The ebay seller's, according to his pictures, are made in Korea with a holographic sticker on the back.

If the photos are real, that means it should be an original LG bumper and not a replica. However, some people are afraid he used photos of the real deal but will mail out replicas that are made-in-China. In other words, 挂羊头卖狗肉 (Hang a goat's head while selling dog meat), or do a switcheroo.

That's why I suggested those who are thinking of buying from the ebay seller ask him to do a video of the packaging and bumper - that would be more difficult to fake than just posting photos.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freedomxda:
I want to do that but i'm not an ebay user and i live in Thailand so i have to use shipping company service to buy it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
Why don't you register for a free ebay account? The seller does ship overseas so you can buy directly instead of via a shipping company.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcguy76:
If it is a fake, there is eBay buyer protection. He will also be getting some pretty significant "hits" on his feedback if it is fake. Pictures on eBay should reflect the product sold. If there are multiples they all should be packaged the same. We shall see :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vertizontal:
If anyone is interested, here is my tracking info for the Shenit bumper that I ordered: (to the US)

Track your package

Date	Time	Location	Event Details

January 24, 2013	10:14:00 AM	SHENZHEN CHINA PEOPLES REP	Departure Scan

January 23, 2013	12:29:00 PM	CHINA PEOPLES REP	Shipment received by carrier

Estimated Arrival:	March 5, 2013
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freedomxda:
i don't buy it by myself cause of Thailand custom has a lot of bad reputation such as items lost in the air , estimate overrated tax. :crying:

it sure i will get them if i use shipping company.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidtoy09:
So, if anyone receives his/her bumper from DX-BOX please let everyone know. We're all anxious here :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
March 5 2013? Is Shenit shipping by boat from China?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Lol that's what I'm thinking. One month and one fourth to ship a replica.

As far as the ebay one, it should be here next week as it is only one state away. Seller put pictures of a Korean version of the bumper so ill see what actually ships when it arrives. I'll post photos and a video if necessary. Probably just photos as I'm quite a lazy person :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
chances are, yours is real. noone is selling replicas at 40 a piece. plus, all the real ones are going for about that anyway. unless the seller is just duping everyone.

i have a real one, and a replica on the way. can't wait to see how they match up in person. gonna give the replica to my friend.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
I ordered one from shenit 3 days ago they said don't believe Amazon's estimate that they ship quicker than that. My tracking has not shown anything yet,but its coming from hong Kong post.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vertizontal:
Looks like it is. I'll follow the Amazon shipping info and see how long it really takes to come.

I'll probably get my order from Taobao first.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
I sure hope so, just kind of weird how this seller has so many "real" bumpers in stock. From inventory stock, the original page was 10 available.

His new listing has another 20 with 4 remaining, http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Google-N...311&pid=100015&prg=1085&rk=1&sd=330863425490&

Either way, it sure does look legit so if anyone is wanting to pay a extra $10 (from what it would be on Google Play Store after S&H/taxes) this is probably our safest route without having to worry about having it imported from China.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] caxio:
i open a paypal dispute, i ask to refound my money
[Nexus 4 Accessories] khanh1289:
just ordered mine from innumerabilis. Hopefully, it'll get here (eastern US) before March. crossing fingers
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
Hey, I didn't receive your PayPal payment. :( Could you check that you sent it to the correct address (<removed>) ?

Edit: Got your second payment, thanks. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] malakai1911:
I'm very interested to see this (whether the replica has the same look, feel, fit & finish as the original). If you still have the genuine bumper packaging, I think you'd be doing the community a service if you can find noticeable differences so that people will be able to spot a fake.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
I have everything. my real bumper isn't even opened lol. I'll take detailed pics when it shows up and see how different or similar things are.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
I'm interested to know whether the colour for the original is indeed lighter, and whether the joints on the metal parts are visible.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heapbag:
I was sitting on the fence about whether or not to buy from that Ebay seller that was previously mentioned, but I decided to go ahead and trust that the bumper was in fact the real deal.

However, I've just checked on Ebay and notice that the seller has re-listed more bumpers for sale on two separate listings. The first has 9 bumpers available and the second also has 9 but with (currently) 4 sold.

I'm concerned about this as I am at a loss to think how this guy has so many in stock if they are in fact official bumpers. :confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
1. He hoarded a lot of official bumpers when they came on sale.

2. He has private connections with the factory in Korea.

3. He's faking it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
If it was #3 he would get in some trouble, but I don't think that's the case as it he has a 100% seller feedback. My order is already processed via USPS. User has been around since '05, so I am interested to know how he has so many in stock as well.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heapbag:
Fair enough. Those that purchased won't know until the item reaches their doorstep. My take however is that:

#1 is risky considering it was unknown when the Play Store would replenish its stock, and other sharks sold their hoarded stash at much greater profit when the iron was hot.

#2 Perhaps. The seller has only a short history as a "seller" on Ebay and his other items for sale include a Budweiser bar mirror and some car sensors but you're right he could have some connections.

and door #3: Zonk!

and by the way hello everybody. Just realized according to my join date that I've been a creepy lurker for far too long.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
He has only 1 feedback as a seller, for "Burton Women's Emerald Brown/Gold SNOWBOARD BOOTS Size 8". The other 175 feedbacks are all received as a buyer.

I wouldn't want to jeopardise a 100+ rating, but if he's primarily a buyer low ratings aren't a problem - even if you only have 1 or 2 feedback score, most sellers will still happily sell to you. Furthermore, I have seen sellers of "recipes" in pdf form where you buy for free and they email you the recipe, in exchange for ratings.

On the other hand, he could very well be the real deal. We'll know when his shipments arrive.

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[/COLOR]Thanks to everyone's support, I have only two bumpers left. One last round of my sales pitch:

Selling each Nexus 4 Replica Bumper for SGD 22 (about USD 17.93, EUR 14.56) with free air mail from Singapore, SGD24.20 (USD 19.72) for registered air mail. Meet up cash-on-delivery is also possible if you live in Singapore. Ready stock available now.

PM me over the weekend if you want one. Payment will be via PayPal, shipment via Singpost. You can check how long it takes for Airmail to reach your country here

A video of the bumper:

[youtube]QqULxbOMX4Y[/youtube]

Photos of the bumper taken by me:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Hm I didn't notice that, you do have a point that there is only one seller feedback. We'll see what happens. It's protected by eBay protection anyway, just pretty much gave the seller the benefit of the doubt.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] driftmania:
Decided to drop the $42 on the eBay seller, seems legit enough. Couldn't wait around forever for Spigen to come out with something else other than a $20 thin plastic case. I'll let you guys know how it goes when I get it, but I don't have an original to compare it with.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
Noob and long time lurker here!

I ordered the shenit bumper in the 11th of Jan, with dispatch date of 21st Jan, and estimated arrival of 29th Jan - 16th Feb...well it arrived this morning! (I'm in the UK)

The quality is excellent. No gaps between the tpu and plastic parts. No bits of the plastic moulding remaining.

Its back in stock now so I would grab one while you can!

Pics to follow shortly
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
Quality may not be brilliant...taken by nexus 10 in poor light
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mariotme:
Thank you for the pics :thumbup:

I would like to ask if you paid 5$ for shipping top the UK?

Total would be 21$ right?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
I paid £11.95 with FREE shipping to the UK, Not sure if same applies to other countries

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I have just checked Amazon UK. The price is now £12.95, but it still has free shipping
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mariotme:
Thank you :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
If anyone needs other pics of the bumper I will try to take them
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
How long did it take to receive the shenit case
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
It was despatched on the 21st of Jan from Hong Kong, and it arrived this morning...so super quick delivery
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
Wow that's quick you bought the shenit one on amazon? Its $15 now but still better than waiting for who knows how long to get the OEM one. The Chinese link now has a white and orange bumper I wonder if this company will have them too
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
Yup ordered from Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shenit-Bump...00AUDSY0K/ref=pd_ys_iyr1#moreAboutThisProduct

Haven't seen a white and orange? Do you have a link?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
How does the case feel on the phone? Tight fit?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ShadowCodeGaming:
Fake bumpers... oh what the world has come to
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
Its a good fit, However there is a slight flex on the side under the volume rocker, but its not too bad. There isn't a visible gap at all, but it can be felt

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I dont have an original bumper to compare it to, but looking at photos and videos seen online of the official bumper, it looks identical.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Kalagon:
Ordered one from innumerabilis, was told that everything was done yesterday and just recieved my shipping information which already works.

Let's give him a big thanks for doing this and hopefully he will find some rest afer the weekend ;)

It's people like this who make this community so great. THANK YOU! :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mariotme:
:thumbup:

Can't agree more
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thephantom:
Plus 1 to this
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
He most definitely deserves a lot of thanks. Even though I had already ordered mine on Amazon. I can really appreciate all the hard work he has put in. :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Hi overall is it a quality item? I ordered it too, but they said they made a mistake with my shipping address.

Can you perhaps take some photos of the bumper with the phone . Thank you :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abs_tract:
Yes I would say it a quality item and I'm quite anal about imperfections! As mentioned before, there is a slight flex on the volume rocker side in the middle but nothing major. After looking at it again, the plastic part on the top right corner isn't quite perfect but most people won't notice it. I'll post some more pics soon
[Nexus 4 Accessories] b3ndik:
So, is this legit?

http://dx-box.com/brand-new-sealed-...mper-oem-google-case-black-free-shipping.html

Went through the thread, but were so many links so didn't find any good answers for this one (may be wrong though)

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
OK thanks I can't wait until I get mine. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
No. I wouldn't order from there. People are receiving bogus tracking codes and are filling pay pal disputes on dx box
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcguy76:
zephik, I did exactly what you did - I placed the ordered for the Shenit bumper along with the eBay bumper. From the pics just posted the Shenit looks pretty nice. I'll likely give it to a friend of mine, assuming the eBay bumper is the 'real deal' :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ace42:
I wish I had seen this thread before getting the poetic.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Hopefully it is the real deal and then you can compare the two to see if there are any differences.

..... probably Monday or Tuesday for delivery?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
Hi guys,

Thanks to your support, I have now sold all the Nexus 4 Replica bumpers that I ordered and have none left.

I hope that the shipping goes smoothly for everyone, and you receive them soon. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
Its in the link in the op
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DforDesign:
Odp: Nexus 4 Bumper Replica Preorder

Yeah... You really went though the thread, but seems like not this one... Like half of this thread is about dx box **** man.

Wysyłane z mojego Nexus 4 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Fall Guy:
Makes me even happier it was £7.95 with free shipping when I ordered :laugh:

Not arrived yet but may be down to the ice and snow in Manchester.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] khanh1289:
I hope the quoted shipping time is accurate. 6-8 business days to eastern us. I'm leaving the country in a month so I guess as long as I get it before then.

Sent from my Blenzderz 9000
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ianleet:
Big thanks for innumerabilis for tolerating us and selling those bumpers! I have received a tracking number from him and hopefully will get it next week :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcguy76:
For a few of you who purchased recently for $40 through eBay. I wrote the seller again:

Me: Hi - just wondering how you're getting all these bumpers, when google and LG are sold-out. Hate to doubt whether this is genuine/OEM, but no one can find these things anywhere. Thanks in advance! -Tony

Response: "I did not buy these from Play Store, but these are OEM. I can't tell you how ;)

Just wait for it to arrive and you'll see it for yourself.

Best regards

- deniska001"

He "can't tell me how". Wonder if he intercepted a box of them that were supposed to be shipped to Google??!! Weird.........
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
More like they're replicas
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Well see. It arrives on Monday for me. It's already in my city and takes one more day for it to ship. One things for sure, the seller is quite fast on providing the tracking number.

I don't have the real one to compare it to but it better look exactly like the one from the play store otherwise I'll dispute it with eBay.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fatpeopleunite:
Is there any way to get the taobao bumpers in America? Looking to purchase a few, especially now that there are colors.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bobola:
There are site (google taobao agent) which helps you purchase item from taobao and then they will ship it to you.

You basically have to just pay 2x the shipping and a bit $ for them to receive the item and then shipping it to you.

I m not that familiar with those site... you will have to search around.

I got my buddy to purchase a the OEM replica as hes more familiar with those services.

It was $9 + few extra bucks for both shipping!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] innumerabilis:
You're referring to http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.1.kc4yXY&id=16746026157 right? Hmm, I think except the white coloured bumper, the rest of the colours look rather dull. I still prefer the original. :)

If you still want to buy them, I can act as your taobao agent. Payment via PayPal, and shipment from China to US directly via courier. PM me if interested. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fatpeopleunite:
Yes I am. How much do you think you can send me one or two for? How long would you have for me to make up my mind? Thank you so much, I know how you're working hard to get these out for everyone.

I'd really like to see what everyone thinks of the bumpers before purchasing though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Either way sounds good for u. I wanna buy a replica one but can't find a good place in the U.S. to buy. I own an lg OEM one and want to compare the 2. That Amazonuk link won't ship to the us. The box DM one I just don't trust. Can anybody point me in the right direction. I wanna post pics and do a review. Thanks guys and this innumerablisis guy u sir are a gentleman, you went above and beyond to help others I wish I had cone here a few days earlier and gotten one from u.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

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Pm sent

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
You can buy the shenit one based in the pictures they look great. I'll let you know how mine is when I get it :).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Thank u and I'm gonna they to get one from China also. A white one but I wouldn't mind getting a grey one from where u are getting it too. :thumbup:

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Yeah that white bumper looks real nice:good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
Does anyone know if shenit plans on having different colors