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[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Why not. Applied. Thanks for the offer :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkrickles:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Number R09:
Form filled out.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
I'm always up for trying something new. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vwood2121:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
Looking forward to this
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gmillz:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Applied.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spudkinks:
Why not... Thanks.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
[MENTION=8680532]jinshanghaiaraol[/MENTION] any update on this?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spencewesttx:
Applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Arconn:
Sweet, thank you
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thunderwagn:
I know others have j gotten a response, including myself but, has anyone actually been chosen?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkrickles:
I received my response on 10/22 and it said I was in.

I have not heard anything since and I did send a follow-up email but also nothing.

Their website says the case will be ready 10/25 and that hasn't changed either.

I hope this was a real offer and that we do receive the case. It looks pretty good.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fossiltkm:
"You are in. But I need you to buy it from amazon after I transfer money to your paypal, will you be okay with that?" This was the email that I received on 10/20/19. I responded within minutes of receiving that email, and haven't heard back from anyone since...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrakifa:
Applied as well
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
I never heard anything back so prolly not accepted.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Yup. Same here.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ginfest:
Got the same response as above two weeks ago but nothing since.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kellybrf:
applied, case looks nice
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vwgti18:
That's pretty cool a free case!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djricekcn:
i wonder if this is a good case
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pctechdroid:
It seems some people have gotten responses and others have not.

I personally haven't gotten a response except for the default you are in response on their site.

Seems like a phishing scam to me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] an21281:
Also applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] armandocorti:
Nice i wanna try it
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wumboisms:
I am the poor. would appreciates it diggity dawg
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] livito:
applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ksd316:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] livito:
I received the "you have been selected email" sounds a lot like spam, all the procedure to get the case is kind of fishy(I am not saying it is spam) it just looks like spam to me, I am staying away.

Thanks and forgive me if I am wrong.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cozzeck:
applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srimay:
I thought so too at first. But they want you to leave a review on Amazon, and the only way to do that is to buy it. So they PayPal you the cost of it first so you're not spending your own money and hoping they reimburse you.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fossiltkm:
I can confirm this. I finally received a response from them. They send detailed instructions on how to purchase the case through amazon. You won't checkout until they send you the total funds.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
Same here, patiently waiting for funds
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DemonicMurderer:
Waiting for funds aswell! I was chose and so was the wife so we will see how this goes.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Waiting for my funds too. Pretty excited for this case. The pics look cool.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Got the money in my PayPal and placed the order.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ksd316:
I did as well. ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JavaTiggy:
I had applied to this, got "chosen" whatever that is worth and received the instructions. Seems super scammy to me. I'm not sure how they will go about ripping people off but it seems very likely to me.

If you all in fact do get cases and don't have PayPal claims opened against you or something fishy like that then good for you but I'm backing out.

After seeing their website containing this line,

"We are a family business founded at Nov 1st 2019 in DFW Texas", I was even more skeptical.

Google searched the image of the "Founder/CEO" named Tom and it pops up other results right away... Clearly not "Tom".

I hope I am wrong but if not, you've been warned, sorry guys.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ilal2ielli:
I had the same concerns a few weeks back and got railed on. Good on you for also having concerns and not feeling comfortable going through with it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Genesisrspec:
Just received the money via PayPal and placed an order.

I transferred the money over to my bank account right away and everything seems legit.

If something were to happen, I'll just return them to Amazon for a full refund and let Amazon deal with the seller.

Will follow up once I receive the item.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] inneyeseakay:
Got the money in PayPal and placed order, case should be here Sunday. Not really sure how they would Phish you with just your email and your type of phone.

I have done a ton of these, pay for review offers in the last few years and have gotten a ton of free stuff with not a single issue from a single sketchy seller, and to be honest, they all seem pretty sketchy.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
I got an email back asking if i got the money but i did not....

edit: received.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkrickles:
Yep, I also received the money via paypal and immediately transferred it to my bank account.

Amazon and/or paypal would now be on the hook for any fraudulent activity, but I suspect everything will be ok.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mims1979:
There was a delay because I was told the email went to his spam folder

The email has quite a few errors in it. I guess my other concern is that the paypal payment came from another account as well. But I proceeded cautiously regardless.

I got chosen as well, not sure why I have to also buy a travel bottle to get it. I got the cash in paypal, I think I'll give it a few days, make sure it isn't charged back and then order the case and bottle.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
I just got the money my email went to his spam as well. The instructions for ordering were extremely strange but I Don't care it will be here Monday and if there is an issue everything is documented on this site as well as emails and we all went through reputable businesses so there won't be any issue. Why the hell did we have to make an idea list and buy that other container that is really weird. I didn't understand why they needed to be bundled together I mean all i did was move the money to my bank account and then buy the items in my cart. Seems like that could have been done without all the other crap.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fossiltkm:
This is the exact move that I made. Ordered the [#HighOnAndroid] Limited Edition by accident though LOL. Shouldn't make a difference though.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
My email must have gone to spam as well as I'm still waiting on funds. I did everything else they asked.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
They also said my email was marked as spam. I straight up don't believe that.

So ok, this might not be a scam, but it's shady as it can be. These are the instructions they want you to follow: https://howtofreecase.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-get-free-google-pixel-4-xl-case.html

Just....no. I am not so excited about a free case that I'm willing to drop to that level of shady. Ask a product question to generate phantom product interest, buy this random other product (???) and the case with their money, leave a positive product review or none at all. This is straight up gaming the Amazon algorithm. I'm sure many....MANY....manufacturers do stuff like this, and it is most definitely hard for a small business to get started, but I won't be a part of it. Sorry (not sorry).

...and except for the "Sorry (not sorry)." sentence, that paragraph is exactly how I responded to the guy, so I'm not coming here and trash talking them. They know how I feel.

So shady.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
funds deposited and order made, can't wait to give a review.

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They might have a deal with that company to recoup the money they give out. they seem like decent people and respond to emails quickly and respectfully, sometimes its hard for small places to get things going so i'm giving them a break.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JavaTiggy:
I am all for small places trying to get started but not by blantantly lying about details of your business.

They are definitely not US, not Texas, not small family business, stolen images for their site, terrible grammar, automated dates saying they started Nov 1st when this post was made way before that, hiding all behind using Shopify so you can't run a whois on the actual site owner.

All very shady indeed.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
I got the money and made the order... what am i losing at this point?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DemonicMurderer:
Also got the money and ordered the guy has been txting me here and there today. asked me for the order number.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
There is no way I'm giving a positive review if the case sucks so there beat if they think that. I know they said to leave positive I don't care I will give them what they deserve. China Texas I don't care if the product is good it's good. I'm also going to return that stupid container it has free returns. Buying it seemed really weird but hey it's not my money.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pctechdroid:
I got the email from them also today.

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There are so many issues with the email. I then looked at the website they provided: https://howtofreecase.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-get-free-google-pixel-4-xl-case.html

Feels weird that a company is trying to post instructions on how to get the free case on a blogspot site. Besides there, they are telling me to buy a water bottle because that is the only way to get the free case.

To me, having to buy an additional item to get a free case, that is the shady side of this deal.

I will not participate with this and IMO the user needs to be banned from XDA for this shady business deal.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
oh no just cause it's free i won't give anything but an honest review.

that being said I will not test the 12ft drop test no matter who's case it is lol.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
Well just about 15 minutes digging and this is definitely I Chinese company the website has the employees with pictures and they are stock workout photos just doing a google photo search. I mean there all in athletic situations and this is a phone case company LOL. The address in Texas is a UPS Store and they have no phone number. The biggest red flag was the guy who sent me the money thru pay pal Tao Liang not Tom. I don't get why they go to these lengths to hide where they are from I mean it's free so I don't care. Oh his email from paypal is ipulscases https://www.ipulsecases.com which is another cell phone case company out of Arkansas if you can believe that the address is to an apartment complex.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ErikFry:
Applied, thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkrickles:
My case and travel bottle will be delivered tomorrow. I've already transferred $ to my bank so we'll now see how the case is. So far seems weird but not necessarily a scam.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
I received my case just now. Initial thoughts: it's a bit bulky for my liking. It'll definitely take a decent drop. I'll run with it for a few days and see how it goes. The letter has the same grammatical errors as descriptions usually from China.

**Update** Well this case is missing something pretty obvious. Glad it was free.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Here's the pic of what's missing.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Weird too since the cut outs are visible in one piece but not the other.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
Doesn't this case redirect sound to the front, it looks that way based on Amazon pictures
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
There are 2 small holes on the side. I'm not sure how the microphone would pick up your voice either being blocked.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] superchilpil:
It redirects the sound out the front, and it works just fine. I will test the mic later today.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
You're correct.

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So a bit hasty on my part. I think my son was distracting me from hearing the speakers properly. Got in a quieter place and the sound is redirected out the front.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Yes I know
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ksd316:
Received mine today as well. I just cancelled the bottle after I made the purchase saving me from returning it. I agree the case is pretty bulky. But if you wanna keep it as safe as possible I can understand that.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] inneyeseakay:
Didn't they give you money for the bottle too? Did you return that money?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Irishrage:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bricekin:
Those of you who received the money, did the guy send it "friends and family" with no fee or "goods and services" with a fee? The payment that I received was via goods and services. I'd be less concerned if it were friends and family, but a PayPal case can be opened on payments made by goods and services.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
No fee on my end, so I'm guessing friends and family
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bricekin:
I was starting to wonder as I figured someone else would have pointed that out as well by now. I will be delaying my purchase until the seller responds to my email regarding the transaction details.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shawheim:
Applied as well.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Anyone else who has this in hand find the raised edges interfering with gestures? I had to switch back cuz I was getting frustrated with it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thunderwagn:
I got the "spam folder" email as well. I'm opting out at this point. I've done similar transactions and never had any issues, so this one is probably legit also but, I just don't think the seller has been all up front. It takes a couple of weeks to realize all the responses were going to spam? I know if I'm waiting a response and don't hear anything within a couple of days at most, spam folder is my 1st stop.

The broken/bad english isn't Texas lol. And I don't get the whole water bottle thing. For a case that costs a bit less than $25 it just ain't worth the hassle for me at this point.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] superchilpil:
Occasionally it does, but I just had to re learn how to do it with the case. I thought about sanding groves on the sides where I swipe back, but I've gotten used to it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
I use fluid for gestures and can make the swipe area thicker. Using that I can bypass this issue
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] superchilpil:
I used to use FNG but it caused to many issues for me. Like it would randomly stop working and I'd have to navigate without a navigation bar to get it working again.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
I set it to not optimize in battery settings and no issues
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ksd316:
No, I didn't see the point. I was gonna return the bottle regardless. ?*♂️

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Yes! It can be a bit of a pain. Price you pay for extra protection I guess.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] inneyeseakay:
Well, if anything is gonna cause a PayPal dispute... Taking their money and not using it like they asked is gonna be it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Apparently they are expecting 5 start reviews. Gave it a 4 and they keep emailing me about it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
Just label email as spam
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
Already did.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
Got it today back clear plastic was scratched so sending it back for replacement. Initial review bulky no doubt not an everyday case for me. Speakers sound awesome it redirects the sound so that's cool. It is a bitxh to get out once in I had to use a small screw driver to pop it out. I think this could protect a phone from higher then 12 feet it is beefy. I don't think you will break your phone if this is on. I just can't see using everyday. However if your going to be outside at an athletic event or something like that taking pictures I can see using it in case of a drop.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyddr:
I'll give them its a solid case, did you get it out of the case from the corner with a flathead?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
Yeah used a tiny flathead for eye glasses
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LLStarks:
Free is free. I'm in.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Caveman419:
I returned the money ... does seem kind of shady. Why not be upfront about what is really happening with his orders. I will probably order to review (they are down to $19.98 - 20% off) and return after a couple of days if it is not what it is seems.

Tao (or "Tom") said I made his day when i returned the $24.98 and told him I would give an honest review with no outside influence or pressure.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkrickles:
It's not an everyday case for me but it's actually really nice. I like slim and this is the opposite but I'll use it regularly for concerts, ballgames and other similar outings where accidents tend to occur. I just posted my review on Amazon. Only downside over past 2 days is that it's really hard to put on and take off.

Definitely shady transaction but it all worked out fine. Lmao
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gmt2001:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] B4tnam:
Applied!! ??
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mttneedham:
Applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RLKirk:
Not even a bad looking case. I applied. I don't win things though lol
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
I ended up painting the back clear plastic. 2 coats of black satin + 2 coats of frosted glass paint = no more fingerprints
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jz5678910:
Thanks for the chance.

Edit: receiving the case tomorrow and getting my pixel on Friday, looking forward to trying it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikereDD:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] siddharthjdv:
Done
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] logitec33:
Received email that money was sent to paypal a week ago. Nothing has shown up yet. I sent and email to the company, and I have not received a reply.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JRowMe:
Here's hoping I posted enough
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ksd316:
I gave it 4 stars as well. I'm gonna be honest. As someone who reads a lot of Amazon reviews I would believe more often reviews that aren't five stars then the ones that are. ?*♂️?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] in_dmand:
I'm in, can I do one for my wife's pixel 4 xl as well?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eg1122:
I did, and both of us got selected
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] volkl23:
Applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juice3250:
I just applied for one.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stabby:
nvm
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
I've sent a few emails and never have gotten a response guess they're out of freebies.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] edved:
Applied.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
Applied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xavier55:
Woot
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Brakiss:
I will try
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Atari-:
Done
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] in_dmand:
They aren't doing this any more... I applied week or two ago and haven't heard anything back after the initial confirmation email
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigmatt503:
Strange... I applied last night and did all the steps on Amazon and now I'm waiting on PayPal to confirm payment
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] YellowCobra:
Aplied
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pilotgav:
Give them my pay pal address? No thanks.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
How is that an issue they can't do anything with it but give you money.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ishemes:
Nice! I hope I can get one of these cool cases!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gabestover:
Looks like a decent case. Let's hope I had enough posts!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] adityach:
I'm down to try
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ihuntinde:
Not sure if there are more available, but I'll give it a try.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyce51:
Applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigmatt503:
Still waiting. They said I was picked and I've replied and still no money in my PayPal
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rhonal89:
Are there still cases available
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi7:
Same for me been a couple weeks now so definitely not expecting anything at this point. They do look like nice cases and normally I'd consider buying one but after getting messed around with I went with a different one.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] logitec33:
I was told the money will be in my paypall account. Sent multiple emails weeks ago. Now nothing and no money in my pay pal. Don't expect anything.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikeC4510:
I just got another email saying they need to restart the process and that I was selected to receive a second case for free. ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elegalll:
Applied!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrro82:
I got another email from them but he didn't say anything about restarting the process. At least not yet.