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[G2 Accessories] blockdude:
For those who are wondering what I'm talking about: It's the thin line in the red rectangle. It's barely noticable, but I think it should be possible to make a cleaner piece of plastic for 20 dollars, right? :confused:
[G2 Accessories] abhinav.tella:
Not too noticeable.
[G2 Accessories] ingoljosh:
I think you were just the lucky one that got a bad one, i would suggest calling them and getting it replaced. little things like that bug the heck out of me. Those are made from a FLAWLESS mold, it might have moved a little while being molded. The ripoffs are made from the exact same mold but probably not the exact same material.

Here is my "Knock Off" from china. Cost me $5.75

Link to post of my picturres
[G2 Accessories] dredd2099:
^was thinking of grabbing some from china as well

I have the original but want the ability to just change the outer shell colour
[G2 Accessories] shinhwa:
Thanks for the pics of the Champagne Gold, blockdude. It looks great!

I ended up ordering a cheapo off aliexpress. They've got the white in matte, so I might get that if I'm not digging the slate when it arrives.
[G2 Accessories] mohitgalaxy3:
I am still waiting for my case, ordered from banggood on 31st march.

have you all got your cases ??
[G2 Accessories] dredd2099:
lol, too soon sir

with bangood and aliexpress I usually give it a month and a half before I wonder what happened to it if I havent gotten it yet
[G2 Accessories] ingoljosh:
I got mine from Banggood and it arrived in 12 days.
[G2 Accessories] Pekow91:
Case looks nice. Wish they made it for the Verizon model.
[G2 Accessories] nizmoboy98:
Got my knock off spigen slim armor case from eforchina.com for 4.51. Took about a 1 1/2 weeks to get here. I might buy a genuine spigen just to compare
[G2 Accessories] vklexer:
Hey guys, does anyone have this case?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Armor-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f3258a5d8

It's a knock of as the guy before mentioned. How does it compare to the real thing?

I'm thinking of buying this instead of the 20$ one.
[G2 Accessories] dredd2099:
pls do! :D
[G2 Accessories] abhinav.tella:
Just recieved my Champagne Gold one today, its good but the phone definately feels a bit bulkier now.
[G2 Accessories] kwd114:
Just a quick question for the people that ordered it through aliexpress. How did the whole order go? Was there any import fees or anything? JUST curious as I never used them before. I know they are all knock offs by for 4 buck it's worth a try.
[G2 Accessories] blockdude:
The experience I have with buying stuff from china (or hongkong) is that anything cheap and light gets through without any problems (here in the Netherlands). I've only had problems with a laptop battery (which was pretty heavy). My brother also had to pay tax on his chinese smartphone.

So I think they just pick out heavy, expensive looking stuff. you could check your local laws and google for some experiences of people in your country of course, but I wouldn't worry too much.
[G2 Accessories] nizmoboy98:
Got my case from eforchina.com . No problems what so ever. I believe anything that's electronic it will get hold back at customs. I buy a lot of cases from that site for me and my friends
[G2 Accessories] bobo122:
i bought this, and its good

http://www.ebay.com/itm/22139605095...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

by the way, for those who bought the original one, how much is the hardness of the tpu part ? its flexible here , but its relatively hard compared to the silicone used in hybrid cases
[G2 Accessories] SpikeDrums:
Amazon Prime

$19.99 free shipping 2 day delivery

Best case I've owned

Gives the G2 a much needed bump in the heft department

The back is a little slick and definitely attracts easily removed smudges

No overheating, NFC works, no problems at all.
[G2 Accessories] abhinav.tella:
Spigen's eBay store has it for 17.99 free shipping.
[G2 Accessories] silverblack:
I only lasted a day with the Spigen found it way to slippy in the hand with the hard plastic part.
[G2 Accessories] abhinav.tella:
Should have gotten the matte ones: Gold or Slate.
[G2 Accessories] AlwaysLimey:
Same for me. I also found the plastic wasn't as secure to the case as I would like. Never sat perfectly flush, and that bothered me.
[G2 Accessories] petwussy:
Buy it here! Official site on Ebay.. Stay away from fake ones.. Atleast dont make a review on this product based on China-products..

http://stores.ebay.com/Spigen-Inc

edit:

I love the case! Best one ever.

Also get a protective glas on front, because the screen is the most fragile on this phone.
[G2 Accessories] 60nine:
lol, shipping to Croatia costs almost as case itself :D
[G2 Accessories] andrewrizal:
how can we differentiate the fake with the real one? about the spigen gold, is it fake?
[G2 Accessories] petwussy:
See who you are buying from.

If you are unsecure you should email Spigen using their official email or contact them on facebook.

Also you can check the serial on the case, check this link to authenticate your product:

http://www.spigen.com/counterfeit_products/

Also I belive all the cases are made in the US. So if it say that the product is originally from China you should stay away.
[G2 Accessories] shinhwa:
Hmm, I've got the slate (albeit a Chinese one), and mine's also slippery. The TPU part is definitely not flexible though, mine's very hard. It was actually quite difficult trying to pry off the hard plastic part.

Those with matte cases, are yours very slippery? Mine's more slippery than the back of the phone...
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
Nope. Slate is much less slippery than the phone - I've held the Otterbox Commuter, which was more slippery than the slate. Also, the TPU has some flex to make it easier to take off the phone (and to absorb some impact). Sounds like a very cheap knockoff.
[G2 Accessories] Cortex-A93:
Is there anyone to know how I can get from Turkey?
[G2 Accessories] hd1080ts:
Got the Metal Slate case, loved the case apart from the sharp edge on the bottom.... solution I used a foam sanding block to remove the sharp edge.
[G2 Accessories] warlock94:
Exactly !

Especially since I use my little finger to support the phone, the area near the USB port feels too sharp

I'll try sanding it as well

Thanks for the suggestion

Sent from my LG-D802
[G2 Accessories] fleeting_dreams:
I love the Metal Slate version as well. The only thing I don't really like is the glossy edge. They should've just made it matte like the back rubber. Oh well.
[G2 Accessories] jriv:
Just got my fake one here http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310954754184&alt=web

Hopefully is like the real one
[G2 Accessories] timon12:
I just received my fake armor case from aliexpress. It feels like original and i think my g2 is safe, but now phone is really massive. I've got white g2 and black/white case and it doesn't look that good, white sides are visible so it is now: black armor - white g2 - black space between screen - screen. I also bought niklin with quick window (original, 4 months ago) and quality was very very poor, i threw my phone on my bed and phone just "popped out" from that plastic case. I'm waiting for bumper case maybe it will meet my expectation (security and look).
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
My armor didn't have that gap. But it was bought from Spigen directly.
[G2 Accessories] timon12:
hmm, I saw videos on youtube with reviews and everyone has that gap (even bigger than mine). maybe they all have fakes

http://youtu.be/aGR-dkV4Sjs?t=14s

http://youtu.be/ZZXe4-3CwXM?t=1m54s
[G2 Accessories] shinhwa:
Mine has the tiniest of gaps. Definitely <0.5mm. But it's perfect for me, because it means I don't get lifting of my tempered glass screen protector.
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
You mean that it doesn't touch the viewable area of the screen? I don't find that a disadvantage, at least with screen protectors. There's no gap between the case and the bezel, which is what I thought you meant.
[G2 Accessories] AlwaysLimey:
Only way I can use and enjoy this case is with the plastic shell off. The Rubber part is great, but the shell is too slick and bulky.
[G2 Accessories] petwussy:
Dunno what you talking about. On the original case you can't separate the plastic and the rubber! People with unoriginal cases please stop making reviews about a China-copy you have!!!
[G2 Accessories] mike t:
Yes you can.

http://www.spigen.com/lg-g2-case-slim-armor.html

Sent from my VS980 4G
[G2 Accessories] bps119:
Dude, if you can't separate your plastic from the rubber then you definitely have a cheap China-copy of the original because I have 3 that have been verified on Spigen's site and they all separate into two pieces.
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
Sounds like you're the one with a cheap Chinese copy. The plastic hard-shell is meant to come off - that's how you put the case on the phone to begin with. The inside of the plastic shell is where Spigen keeps the label.
[G2 Accessories] princenoob:
my china spigen case fits perfectly but the LED flash area of effect has been reduced because of the hole. does the original spigen case doesnt affect the led flash?
[G2 Accessories] NicoC72:
It does a bit. Makes the flash become more of a circle, like a flashlight. But any case outside of the thinner TPU and plastic ones will do this.

Also, has anyone tried this case with the Blackberry Folding Blade charger that used to come with the BB Playbooks? Thinking about getting one as they are supposed to be REALLY good chargers for the price. I want to know if the plug fits with the case.
[G2 Accessories] neicheq:
Hi. There are not many great cases for the G2 and i wonder which is the best. I've got one made in china and it really feels cheap. Is spigen a good choice? And i do not want to have a thick case.;)

Thanks.
[G2 Accessories] ingoljosh:
HAHAHAAHAAA! too funny. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
[G2 Accessories] timlad:
I was thinking the same then realized I never knew the plastic came of the rubber and checked mine and its genuine :laugh:
[G2 Accessories] alizaga:
Great

Excellent balance between protection and extra heft! Not buying anything else
[G2 Accessories] fundoozzz:
Metal Slate ☺
[G2 Accessories] trincisor:
Ordered the $5 eBay one. Let's see how it is when it arrives
[G2 Accessories] eliyahut:
Just bought it in ebay from spigen outlet.

Hope there will no be defects.
[G2 Accessories] mrh4ck:
Quick question about this case. Does it fair well with a skinomi screen protector?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQDJNS8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one installed on the phone already, but the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case I got for it fits so tight that it raises the edges.

If I do get this case would I need to get a new screen protector also? If so which?
[G2 Accessories] erto90:
From alixpress they got the neo hybrid (also if that doesn't exist) and looks very nice
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
You'll be tine - this case doesn't touch the screen edges.
[G2 Accessories] mrh4ck:
OK great, ill give it a try!
[G2 Accessories] rsgarcia888:
Spigen Slim Armor is designed in USA...but just wanna know if this is made where? Korea?

Im from Dubai and just order this case with link below and i dunno know if i will receive an original or fake one.

Price of this is around USD24.00 excluding local delivery.

http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/spigen-sgp-lg-g2-slim-armor-case-cover-metal-slate-6570628/i/

Your comments are most welcome.
[G2 Accessories] vklexer:
Just what i've noticed after using a cheaper "spigen armor case" for a while:

Scratches easily.

Two parts come together quite good.

Paint from the plastic back rubs off easily. After 1 month sharper edges are white.
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
The real Spigen cases can scratch (if not too badly), but the color is part of the plastic - I've hit one scratch in the back, and the plastic underneath is the same color.

Sounds like you got what you paid for. I've handled fake Spigen cases as well, and they really do feel like thin plastics.
[G2 Accessories] vklexer:
Yep. Not complaining or anything, just letting others know who are considering to skip on that extra 10$. Cheap case is painted plastic. And the plastic under the paint is white.
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
Worst part for me was they wanted $10 more for the fake than what I'd paid when buying it from the Spigen store on Amazon.
[G2 Accessories] ERAUguy:
I have a red Spigen case, but I'd really rather have the metal slate. The case came with the phone when I bought it off eBay. Anyone willing to trade? :D
[G2 Accessories] mackster248:
Bought the "fake" version off of Banggood for $5 and I gotta say.... It's very nice. I've owned plenty of Spigen cases before and the quality of this one is on par. I can't even tell it's fake lol.
[G2 Accessories] A.Loukas:
Hi guys, me recommended of buy "fake" version ?

Is acceptable such as quality ?

In ebay europe i have find a 7,8 € and receive it in 1 week
[G2 Accessories] fix-this!:
Just got this, the soul black. Nice case but i hate the gloss finish. Attracts fingerprints. Going to sell it. I prefer my cheapy case which is matte and fingerprint resistant.
[G2 Accessories] joaomribeiro:
This case is too big.... Not for my LG G2 :good:
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
I keep switching between this and the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case - while the latter is very small and thin, it doesn't do as well on drops... if only because the wide rim leaves a bit more material to absorb the shock.
[G2 Accessories] ndybucky:
great case, got mine today
[G2 Accessories] Ro0bTi:
My case seems to be a loose fit, at least once a day it has slipped out at either the bottom or top, going to email them
[G2 Accessories] vklexer:
btw, ordered this case, maybe someone has it?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Case-For-LG-G2-SPIGEN-SGP-Sl/1820683133.html#
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
Did you check the serial number to confirm its legitimacy? I haven't seen this issue myself.
[G2 Accessories] bps119:
Well, I don't believe that spigen makes that case for the g2 so it's probably fake, but let me know how it works for you and maybe post some pics because it's an awesome looking case.
[G2 Accessories] anonymousss:
Ultimate protection

Will this case protect the phone against all drops: side front back ect.. From 6 feet for example ??

Pease answer in details

I also found another case that is claimed to be so durable like an otterbox deffender called trident aegis on amazon.

And i am planning on getting the trident case as it looks more sturdy..

I need an answer asap, please

Thanks
[G2 Accessories] bps119:
That would likely offer a little more protection that the slim armor, but it would add more bulk too. The slim armor has nothing covering the screen but the rubber of the case is raised from the glass about 1.5 - 2 mm. I've dropped mine with the slim armor from about 4 feet on a tile floor with no issues.
[G2 Accessories] anonymousss:
http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Case-AG-LG-G2-RED-Series-Optimus/dp/B00EVBHQE2

There it is, what would you recommend ?? I am quite confused i cracked my screen 3 times i really want something to make it shatterproof from drops !! :((
[G2 Accessories] bps119:
I'd recommend you hold onto your device a little tighter if you've already broken the screen 3 times! Haha! All kidding aside, the trident will likely offer more protection than the spigen but, it may be best for you to get an otter box.

Check out this article for a couple of other options as well. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-lg-g2-cases/
[G2 Accessories] Alexander1988:
Does anybody know if the Slim Armor that Spigen sells on eBay fits onto a D802 ? It is specified in the description that it's just for the AT&T and other American versions but I'm hoping it's compatible with the international version as well. So, has anybody tried it ? Thanx.
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
If you've spent any time on this forum, you'll know the only difference between the D800 and the D802 is the second mic on the back - only the Verizon version made any changes to the shaping the phone.
[G2 Accessories] Berlinetta:
I just purchased a $3.59 Chinese copy from Aliexpress.

I didn't like the original's shiny/glossy finish that is a magnet for fingerprints and scratches.

Supposed to get it in 5-15 days from today. Will post results. It seems it has all the right cutouts, and other people here have also got great copies.
[G2 Accessories] Berlinetta:
You shouldn't have bought that. It doesn't have the cutout for the rear microphone near the rear camera.
[G2 Accessories] vklexer:
D802 model doesn't have it
[G2 Accessories] isinisterx:
Just got my slim armor, love the feeling.
[G2 Accessories] zunabbb:
Is there any way of buying the back hard plastic part only?

I got black cover now, but would like to get white one for a change, anyone knows if and where can i get that plastic back part only?

It doenst have to be original.....
[G2 Accessories] heithered:
Dropped my phone from a little higher than my pocket line, onto it's face :crying: but thanks to the armor there seems to be no damage. :victory:
[G2 Accessories] Invicta:
hi guys, can anyone recommend me a case similar to slim armor without the cutout for the antenna, i am afraid it exposes the phone and might give in on impact at that point. Also, has spigen produced the slim armor without the cutout (international version maybe?)
[G2 Accessories] Haesslich:
No, and no - Spigen has already been contacted by others about it, and they said no. Also, even the knockoff cases have that hole since they're using the same molds or are modelled after it.
[G2 Accessories] br0adband:
New to the LG G2 party here myself but I did order a Spigen Slim Armor case last week from their eBay storefront (saved ~$7) and it's fantastic as many people have noted. A near-flawless fit and the great thing is the front-side lip of the TPU part of the case covers just the edge of the casing leaving the entire glass front clean and clear for the matte screen protector I purchased.

I'm going to do some very light sanding on the plastic part of the Slim Armor case and paint if Hummer Yellow as I love black and yellow combinations - since they don't make the case in the color I want, I'm gonna have to do it my damned self. :D

I'm irked that Moshi apparently didn't make an L2 matte screen protector as theirs are my very faves; they do have one for the G3, so I suppose at some point I'll be getting a G3 hopefully.

So far so good, this is a damned amazing smartphone - I found Mi2raw earlier and I've been playing around with RAW images and it's very cool stuff indeed. ;)
[G2 Accessories] applebook:
The fit and dimensions of this case are good, but the small 2.5mm jack cutout is a dealbreaker for me. :(
[G2 Accessories] crazyguns:
Got an aliexpress replica of this case, it's pretty much the same except for some places I can tell the quality is reduced.. Probably won't protect from bumps as well as the original, since I dropped it on the floor and saw a small dent on the rubber already..

But still, it cost me 3$ and feels excellent in the hand, so can't complain!
[G2 Accessories] abhinav.tella:
The Slate and Gold have a matte finish so they are probably better for scratches. I have the Gold SlimArmor.
[G2 Accessories] joshua772:
the gun metal color is good too i got mine yesterday at ebay
[G2 Accessories] LidaFlorida:
Red case

Guys who bought a red cover from banggood for $ 5? The back cover is matte or glossy?

Link in the post #256

Oh, God! Stupid anti spam system. I can't quote the post
[G2 Accessories] VP90:
Yesterday came my spigen slim armor case. I bought the metal slate color and I can say it's awsome. The mate finish has the advantage that doesn't atrack fingerprints, only a few sometimes but they are easily cleaned.

The case adds thickness and weight to the device. In the beginning it might feel a bit difficult to operate the phone, but after a while you get used to the new shape.

The grip is improved.

I noticed that the lower part of the case, where the mic and the speaker are, doesn't grip hard on the device, but it is not a deal breaker.

I can use sidebars on both sides of the screen without any problem.

In overall, a very good case. Feels like it will protect the phone in case of a drop, though I'm not ready to test it without a reason.
[G2 Accessories] mpetruzz:
I thought the slim armor case didnt fit the verizon model because of the wireless charging. Am i missing something or is everyone using the one advertised for the other carriers??
[G2 Accessories] heithered:
Yes you are right, it wont fit the verizon model.
[G2 Accessories] alexis2044:
Have been using Spigen's case on my LG G2 for some time now. All can say is that its brilliant.

I've dropped the phone about 4 times in total, two of them pretty rough and absolutely no damage. You can see how well it protects the phone by observing how it bounces off hard surfaces, essentially it absorbing the impact force and not the phone.

Paired with a tempered glass screen protector (chose Nillkin there), I found peace.
[G2 Accessories] Hocius:
Does the phone feel so big with this case? I'm thinking on buying it, but I'm afraid that it would add much width..
[G2 Accessories] revan17:
The case makes it a tank. Literally. Adds like 50% more thickness. I have the original one and never used it more than a day.
[G2 Accessories] kindacrazyazn:
I agree with you. I use my tech21 case more. I use the slim armour for classy events since it looks more professional.
[G2 Accessories] Hocius:
Do you know if tech21 case works with the international LG G2?? I liked that case, looks much more lighter than the slim armour.
[G2 Accessories] kindacrazyazn:
It should. I think the only variant of the g2 that isn't compatible with the rest is the version one. The tech21 does have a cutout for the microphone on the back.
[G2 Accessories] mackster248:
Honest, no... I know others above disagree with me, but it's really not that bulky. Maybe only upon first installment, but you get used to it. It's also a really light case compared to other I've used. Feels great in the hand and adds firmness to the device.

Good luck!
[G2 Accessories] samjey:
i agree the case might seem bit at first, but then it feels perfect in hands!
[G2 Accessories] culot:
It makes my G2 feel like I'm holding a G Pro. So, yes, the phone does feel much bigger. It's really not bad though, and is easily gotten used to. It would be nice if it were wrapped in some soft-touch rubbery stuff instead of the hard plastic.
[G2 Accessories] Moomz:
I have just got one and it does about double the overall depth in places so it certainly adds a bit of thickness to it. From the back to the front bezel is probably 12-13 mm. It doesn't really add much in the way of other dimensions. To me its about right, it doesn't bother me the extra size but feels like it would take a good hit. It is lightweight as mentioned.

My only gripes are it is still slippy at the back with the outer shell and also the lip (the most external all around the phone) is actually fairly sharp from the off. I guess this wears down a bit.

I would like to see a case like this with a magnetic holding front flap though. I think they are a much better idea for protecting the screen and giving a little added strength, not to mention the forgetting to lock it moments. I fried my HTC and bought a Moto G to fill the gap, loved the case that replaces the back and adds the flap. It didn't offer the 2 layer protection this does, which would have been welcome, but I liked the idea.
[G2 Accessories] f23coupe:
Where did you buy your case at? I see that Amazon no longer carries these. I can buy them from SPG site, but they're full price at $24.99. Do you know of a place that sells 'em for less than $15 shipped? There's an Israeli seller on Ebay selling for that price, but I'm not sure if that's a counterfeit or not...
[G2 Accessories] minhaz.sourav:
Bought Incipio DualPro Case (White/Gray) for At&t G2 and Its fantastic guys :)

Gives an awesome premium feel in hands..

Fantastic look, Good protection both in back and front too..

* Silicone Layer inside and Hard shell over that.
[G2 Accessories] Themesoul:
Nice

So beautiful!
[G2 Accessories] buzzking00:
Can I use the T-mobile case on an AT&T LG G2?