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[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
There are other sellers that sell the same stuff, you don't have to use the one I did.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-QuickSand-Matte-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-Green-Film-/271331661823?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item3f2ca097ff

This seller has the blue and black quicksand and is located in the UK.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hard-PC-Snap-On-Plastic-Back-Case-Cover-Shell-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-/231088070573?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item35cdec1fad

This one has all of the candy colors and ships to the UK.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Shield-Case-Semi-Clear-Ultra-Slim-Skin-Cover-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-/281217108571?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item4179d88a5b

These are the semi-transparent cases, ships to the UK.

If you do a http://www.ebay.co.uk search and just look up "Nexus 5 hard case" you should find the same cases that ship to you. They're all coming from the same factories anyway, I'm sure they wouldn't exclude the UK. It's probably just because the links I posted were for the Canadian site.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Thought I'd go for a white semi-transparent case, worth a go for 99p! :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Well, just ordered quicksand in all colors (ordered black one before) and I'm thinking if maybe I should have bought two or three pieces of each color. You know, just in case :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
The quicksand cases are such a good buy. Once i get the order and if i really like it ill place another order so i can have replacements lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] OregonLawyer:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying black and blue quicksand cases.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] henry_gale:
Can anyone with the second and/or third case let us know how tight the cases are? I know some scratch up the corners of the phone during installation
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I don't think the quicksands I have will wear out anytime soon. But I'm probably going to buy extras anyway, they're just such great cases. Also, just in case they up the price! :p I don't think I could handle any blasphemy like $1.50 or something!! haha.

No problem, hope you enjoy them.

Well I reviewed the cases in the OP, so I guess I might have the 2nd and/or 3rd one! :good:

In terms of tightness, they're snug, and there's no risk of them falling off. They don't wiggle in the case or anything. They fit the same as the Ringke Slim. All of the cases I mentioned though (including the 2nd/3rd you were referring) are easier to put on and take off than the Ringke Slim I have that I was comparing them to.

This is because the type of polycarbonate these cases are using is not as rigid and stiff as the Ringke Slim (or Spigen Ultra Fit). They have a little bit more of a flex and give to them. When you are installing or removing the phone you can bend the sides out further, minimizing the rub against the corners of the phone. The Ringke Slim (and Spigen Ultra Fit) are very stiff cases, so some people were scraping the corners as they tried to pull the phone out because they didn't or couldn't bend the case out enough. The corners on the cases listed in the OP are also rounded and tapered more, and there are no sharp edges.

So rounded corners plus a little more flexible polycarbonate, and if you take care when putting it on (ie: don't just snap it in) and taking it off (ie: bend the corners out, not just pull on the side of the case), you should have no issues.

Do keep in mind though, I've never had the scraping problem with my Ringke Slim either. I followed the same procedure with these cases as I did with the Ringke, and have had no issue. It was in fact much easier.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Oh nice. Every day, I keep kicking myself for not getting a white phone. I was just so concerned at launch that it would have a staining problem, that I defaulted to black.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Up until recently, I was the opposite. Even though the LG hardcase ended up being a brittle POS, it made me embrace the storm trooper look. I need mah white case!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, the storm trooper look rocks. The next Nexus, I'll be switching over.

Yeah I agree that the LG hardcase was too flimsy for my liking. That's another reason I sent it back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cobble123:
Just had a black Quicksilver delivered and it's incredible value for 99p.

Well worth a punt.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
Hey mmmmmBacon where can I find this awesome red b-type case? I tried the link but he's not shipping to Germany!

Thanks in advance and keep up with the great reviews!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Thanks bud!

I replied to your PM.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Alright, so the frosted clear hardshell on a white Nexus 5 is pretty damn awesome - can't believe it was as cheap as it was. And I LOVE the soft touch finish; feels almost exactly like a naked N5. This might be my new favorite case...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Sometimes some of the best products/prices fly under the radar! They're just not advertised or have a huge markup because these cases aren't associated with a brand name, middle man, or retailer. They're fantastic cases, and being generic keeps the price point low. I'm also a fan of not having a logo plastered on my case (unless it's NEXUS :)), so that's a bonus for me. So pretty much a high quality case, at a steal of a price!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moomingstarz:
The red tear drop version of the quicksand came in. I absolutely love the texture. the red is also perfect km this! So in love with the case. Great find, bacon!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BIG-bone:
Ordered a white b-type & and an a-type? baby blue cases yesterday night just got the email saying they might get here on the 13th :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunni88:
Wow, the texture on these cases looks amazing!! I especially like the Red and Black ones. Does anyone have a Red Nexus 5 in one of those? I'd be very interested in seeing how the colors look together. Really I'd love pictures of the red nexus in any case.

I'm thinking I might end up being one of those people who need a TPU case. Have you seen any cheap TPU cases with a similar texture? Or any others that look cool with a Red nexus?

Maybe something like one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Soft-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item338bac1c5d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-TPU-So...t=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var=&hash=item51b6f65fd8

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I assume the red is a completely different shade than the Red Nexus correct?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mr_recordman:
Does anyone know if the Nexus with full body protection can fit the Quicksand cases?

I have my Nexus with full protection from Best Skins Ever and I already ordered the Quicksand case.

Hope it will fit.

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moomingstarz:
I haven't seen the red nexus 5 in person so I can't quite say. The red, though, is actually a very, very, very nice red. I think it may be a bit brighter. I have it on my black nexus 5. The classic red black combo is perfect. Do you have the red? Try the black, you might really like it!! But get the red too! I went a little overboard and ordered 3 cases: black, red and grey
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teamshao:
How are the white b-types holding up to staining? Looks pretty!

Btw, do any of these bubble up screen protectors?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
No stains since I did the review. I think the slight difference in coating compared to the original Quicksand cases helps with preventing it. Can't tell you super long term, but so far so good.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skylun:
help

wanted to buy the white semi transparent case (from EddyOS.) for my white nexus 5.

any other links that ship to Malaysia? saw 1 but out of stock and another which cost 8$...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Hey guys, can anyone point me to an alternative website to get the quicksand case for international shipment. I'd use eBay but I don't have PayPal nor do I intend on having one. Appreciate the help.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skylun:
can the quicksand cover protect the camera?(is it thick enough to prevent the camera from scratching when u put it on the table)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
The cheapest I've found the Semi Transparent cases are $3.99 now. This ebay seller ships to Malaysia and has a white case left.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Semi-transparent-Slim-Hard-Cover-Case-Shield-Screen-Film-For-LG-Google-Nexus-5-/111212090390?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item19e4c1d416#shpCntId

The cheapest you will find the Quicksand cases will be on ebay. Every other place will be more expensive. But if you don't want to use paypal, then I guess you will probably just have to pay more.

Which style/color were you looking for, the original style, or the b-type?

Yes, there is enough of a lift to make sure the camera does not touch the table when you place the phone down. Now if you drop the phone, it's not going to protect the phone all that much though, because these cases aren't meant to protect from falls.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
I'm not sure about the types but I just made an order for this one from Aliexpress. I made 2 separate orders from different sellers for comparison due to the difference in price. Also I selected the black ones.

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1470534056.html

And

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1566864826.html

Anyone care to share their experiences with them?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Okay, your first case is the original style, second case is the b-type. I have reviews of both types in the OP. You can tell the difference by the camera cutout. Original is more of a light bulb shape, and the b-type is a reverse tear drop.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Perfect. I didn't know that. I figured since theyre pretty thin they might be prone to cracks if mishandled so I figured I'd order 2 anyways just in case. But it's nice to know I got both the types?. Also ordered a Nillkin Glass protector to go with it along with a Slimport HDMI cable. Total: approx 30$
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, these cases are pretty durable, you won't need to worry about cracks, and the quicksand finish is fantastic. Having extras is always a good thing though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 23qwerty:
Ordered the White and the Red Quicksand 2.0 cases, hopefully they're here asap :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skylun:
is this really genuine? wwwebay.com/itm/151231456735
[Nexus 5 Accessories] alxg49:
12389984493

I used to have a HTC One S and bought a similar generic case with a quicksand finish. The quicksand layer started peeling off after just a couple of days in my pocket.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
A genuine replica :laugh:. The quality is exactly the same (the real Google bumper case isn't very high quality). You also get more colours. See this thread for that: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2660603

We're almost at 3 months since this thread started and not a single mention of peeling from anyone who's bought them. The quality of these quicksand cases is very good, even more so when you consider the price a lot of people bought them for. I've used them every day since mid December and the finish has remained pretty much brand new on all of them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinergie:
I would really love a bright orange Quicksand case for my black N5.

Too bad no one seems to offer a bright orange version on eBay :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teamshao:
Hey all, wanted to give you my experience with these. I bought two kinds: the frosted one and the quicksand 2.0 in white. I'll say that I definitely liked the feel of the quicksand more than I thought I would. It just kinda clings to you, and has this nice feel to it. I will say though that the white has gotten dirty (and doesn't really wash off) as expected, but still functions nicely.

The frosted one is nice too, but I don't like the feel of it as much as the quicksand. It also didn't look that great on my black Nexus 5, so take it from me, if you are going to get a frosted case, only do so if you have the white Nexus 5.

On a separate note, I won't be using the frosted case at all, so if anybody wants it from me, I'll send it to you if you cover the cost of shipping (what, maybe a buck?)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah I said in the OP (back in December!!) that the semi-transparent frosted cases do not look very good on the Black Nexus 5; that they would really only look good on the White. You probably should have read my review first/looked at the pictures before ordering it for your Black phone. They are very nice cases, just the colour is dulled out on the Black Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teamshao:
Lol no, I read the review, just thought that maybe the feel of it would be nice enough to outweigh the look. Turns out you were 100% right, my friend. :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Haha, no worries. I've done the same thing lots of times. See one thing, decide to go for it anyway! :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hbkekko:
i'm searching for something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/O0g1feV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YKBRVjz.jpg

i bought one of it but it quickly starts to be dirty and i really can't clean it, neither with soap. is there any way to clean it or do you know any case on the web like that keeps itself clean (or easy clean) that ships in italy?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CoronaDelux:
So I just received my quicksliver v2 cases, and I have to say they were worth every bit of the $2.05 I spent on them. Like the OP mentioned, the edges are a bit unfinished on one of my cases, but it's nothing a little sanding can't fix.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] WatermelonMan:
I enjoy the look of thes cases very much!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
I got a bit of dint, if it can be called that, on the top right corner about 5mm from the top and right where the sharp edge of the cover touches the bezel. Tried being careful while removing the cover but still. It's pretty small and only noticeable when paying close attention. But wth it didn't stop me from using the case, best looking case and great feel to the quicksand finish.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teamshao:
I got this green one on ebay for 0.99 on a bid auction:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-New-Qui...d=100011&prg=9536&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=231202143400

Just got it in the mail yesterday. It's actually really nice, but I'm not sure if this is really a QuickSand case because the texture doesn't seem like the white quicksand one I had already had. This one actually feels more like a hardened paper mache. Nevertheless, I really like this one and will use it for a while, especially since it was so cheap!

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Nah, it's pretty much impossible to keep white cases clean. The good news is that these things are so cheap that you can just buy another once you get annoyed by how dirty it is. Good luck!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nav148:
Bought this case about a month and a half ago and it's the best $2 I've spent! Great feel and fit. The coating is peeling off on the edges and the back scratches quite easily but can't complain for the price!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TXRaunchy:
Just ordered a Black and White version of the Quicksand V2.

$2.05 + 1.07 for shipping to the states.

$7.50 total.

Will update once they come in.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Moynia:
How is the grip on that black case? Looks pretty rugged but it could just be the light/texture.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
You won't find a hardcase that has better grip than the Quicksand cases. It's not just the lighting, it does have a grippy texture to it. The finish isn't smooth plastic, well it is smooth, but more of a soft smooth vs a slipperly smooth. It's hard to explain.

Here, just look at this macro picture I took instead. :) You can see the finish.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunni88:
I want ^this^ in a TPU full coverage case!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Diztronic matte black is the closest you can get .
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nikulogical:
have you tried these ones? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/0-3mm-Ultra-...hone_PDA_Cases&var&hash=item27e059748c&_uhb=1

how do I know if im getting the original quicksand type?

thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Indeed I have tried those thin cases. Utter utter trash. Save your money. I didn't bother reviewing them, I just made a picture back in January.

The original Quicksand cases have a "light bulb" shape camera/flash cutout. The B-Type Quicksand cases have an upside down "teardrop" camera/flash cutout.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nikulogical:
Thanks for responding. I think I'm just gonna get the ringke slim. The quicksand ones don't look appealing to me (maybe the pics look different). Unless you can convince me to buy something else instead. I already have a Nillkin flip case and a slim gel TPU case. But I want something slimmer lol, never drop my phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
If you're looking for extra grip, Quicksand is your best option. They also have much less of a chance to scratch your phone than the Ringke Slim or Spigen Ultra Fit.

There is only one even thinner case that I know of, the LG Hardshell for about $20.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nikulogical:
sorry if i missed this but whats slimmer.. the original quicksand or the ringke slim? does the quicksand have a small lip?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
Quicksand has a lip, can't say which is thinner they're probably about the same.

The LG hardshell is the thinnest though, and has no lip.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
I have to say I prefer those 0.3mm cases over the quicksand. I've managed to scuff the corner with the quicksand even when I was being careful. And plus after a while the corners of the case also started to wear off. Now I switch between the Official bumper and the 0.3mm cases.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Corbu:
Does anyone have a link to one of those thin cases (0.3 mm) that wraps the phone all around? Most of them protect the top margin, but the bottom one is exposed, only the corners are protected.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
I didn't know they made one that wrapped all around considering it could break quite easily when removing.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Skinpipe:
Hi guys

Just fitted my black quicksand case £1.59 from china it 2 weeks to arrive but it is sweet as fΠ¢k

This thread inspired my purchase so thanks OP.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skylun:
something new

anyone tried these?

ww.ebay.com.my/itm/Ultra-Thin-Frosted-Matte-Hard-Case-Cover-Skin-Back-For-LG-Nexus-5-E980-Red-/390807034700?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5afdea1b4c&_uhb=1 (add a 'w' in front on the link)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nikulogical:
Got the quicksand. It's great but attracts so much lint. Its covered every time I remove from my pocket.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chingyul:
Just looking at some of the available ebay ads now.

They have the "lightbulb" cutout versions available. Are the cases as flexible as they make it out to be?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Corbu:
What do you mean by "lightbulb" cutouts? Could you post a link please ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chingyul:
I still can't post links yet. If you look at the OP, there's 2 versions of the quicksand case.

The first one has the camera cutout shaped like a lightbulb. The 2nd "B" version has it shaped like a tear drop.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] garychencool:
Hey I'm looking for the cheapest current links for these cases on eBay, when I do find them, the seller likes to make the price go up when you select a color..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zortwil:
Recieved my "lightbulb" cutout quicksand case today, and it's pretty nice, although I had a little trouble getting it on all the way with a slickwrap skin on the back, which was solved by a bit of pushing.

Overall, it's a pretty nice case, and the texture is definitely interesting.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nikulogical:
is there a way to clean the quicksands? they get so dirty? i rinsed mine but its even worse now lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
Do you have the white one by any chance? Black one has barely shown any grease or dirt after many months. From time to time a pattern starts to show on the back from I'm assuming hand sweat or grease, I just brush it against clothing or a microfiber cloth and it clears right up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teamshao:
I find this to be the best one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17118987905...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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I think any color other than black will get dirty, naturally. I had a white one that just got filthy (just bought another one, it's 2 bucks so it's cheap enough to just replace) and I have a lime green one (again, gets dirty, just replaced for 99 cents). Just replace these once they're really gross, they're really cheap so it's not a big deal.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] garychencool:
Thanks, just bought it. Will post pics and give a review here whenever it arrives.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
After roughly 5 months of use some of the edges on my black Quicksand case are starting to wear down and become smooth. It's not even where I hold it though so I suspect it's from pulling it in and out of my pocket. At $2 shipped it's not a big deal as I can just order a few more. Still my fav case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zainiak:
Just ordered a red one and a black one!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
thanks for the link ordered black and red for 4.46$ CAD! :D man i have so many cases now D:

Edit: got them today definitely feels good and came in 11 days! Personal record with China mail
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thor1k:
I've clicked buy it now twice for some of these cases and shy away each time because the lip doesn't surround the top/bottom of phone-- aesthetic bothers me
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
The white one will get dirty rapidly (2-3 weeks) and look pretty disgusting. It'll easily pickup sweaty or dirty hands (nice yellow stain) or whatever color jeans you're wearing. If you have white Nexus 5, you'll easily notice the color.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
That's actually a huge selling point for me. If the case covers the top chances are most headphones won't fit, and if it covers the bottom the speaker, mic and micro USB are interfered with. Its also not meant to be much of a protective case, for me I just enjoy the added grip without it being too big. If it were to wrap around the top and bottom it would feel larger in your hand like other traditional cases.

As I suspected, thanks for sharing your experiences. I was looking to order some more of these and was quite tempted by the white case for my white phone but I'll just stick with black. I'm assuming the colors such as blue and red would also show discoloration fairly quickly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thor1k:
I think I'm going to buy one

but the Diztronic TPU case I have goes all the way around the phone no problems. Large cutout for the mic, and for the USB below, and the speakers. Lot of ppl have love that case-- http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Matte-Black-Flexible-Nexus/dp/B00FZ14E3S/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DimentioJ:
I bought the Red Quicksand case, and it has scratched two corners of the soft touch plastic and there is now a dark line there. It looks and feels great, but I can't recommend for that reason. I was also very careful and used the card with tape trick. I recommend a flexible rubber case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lsquare:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hard-PC-Matt...hone_PDA_Cases&var&hash=item2339cddf14&_uhb=1

I'm seriously thinking of picking up this Quicksand case. I'm assuming this is the one that you guys are talking about. It's about $2 shipped to my house. I am reading that the case can scratch the phone. Is this true even with a careful installation?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
I removed my Quicksand case with no issues. I just peeled it back starting from the power button side using the camera hole to help push the phone. My white phone had no scratches and I did not use the card trick.

I had it on there for a good 6 months.