Love the look of a "worn" iPhone

[tanknitrous]

Don't know why my pics aren't showing up but my 5 is perfectly worn.

 

[Xx BEN xX]

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Not gonna lie man that's awesome lol.


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[SmartFah]

That crazy? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz-8CSa9xj8

You know it! Anything to protect my preciousss! Lol

 

[jburke82]

Yeah sorta. It reminds me of an electric guitar from the 60s that's worn out and patched up. Just full of character


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I love that comparison! Nothing better looking than an old guitar that has been thoroughly used and abused! I am still trying to get my guitars to look like that! Haha.

 

[pkcable]

"worn" is cool, but I can't stand to see iphones (and other smart phones) with cracked, smashed screens. So many people just live with them, and it makes me sad.

 

[jburke82]

"worn" is cool, but I can't stand to see iphones (and other smart phones) with cracked, smashed screens. So many people just live with them, and it makes me sad.

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Agreed. My 4s screen cracked (just a little), and I couldn't stand it. I know people who go months even a year or so with a full shattered screen (in one case, part of the glass was missing near the speaker)...I just coundn't do it.

 

[Xx BEN xX]

I used to be extremely uptight with all my gadgets, and used to flip out over the smallest scratch or blemish on my phone, ipod, or anything period. Im slowly starting to not care as much and just enjoy it for what is is...

 

[TurboTiger]

Yeah, I use the gloves so I don't leave fingerprints on the screen, or sticky side of a screen protector right before putting it on.

Got it. Didn't realize you were putting a screen protector on that baby.

Good Luck

 

[tanknitrous]

Not gonna lie man that's awesome lol.


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Lol. Thanks! I've never had a case, obviously. Over time it's just become worn on the sides. I also have a habit of spinning it on desks when laying flat. I don't care. Still works like the day I got it!

 

[JakePleasants]

Yeah, I use the gloves so I don't leave fingerprints on the screen, or sticky side of a screen protector right before putting it on.

I did the gloves thing as well when applying the screen protector, but I also put on a beanie to hold my hair back. And as a result, no one can believe that there's a screen protector when they're looking at my phone. Mission accomplished. :biggrin:

 

[Rolandh]

I always put a phone in a case as soon as possible. If not on the day of purchase I will put it in a pouch to keep it safe while I can get one or one I've purchased on eBay arrives & always put a Screen Protector on ASAP.

Roland

 

[Xx BEN xX]

my biggest thing is, and I'm slowly starting to believe my theory is there is a year between each iphone release... give or take. Me along with others are so concerned about resale value, when really in a year its not that hard to save up for a new phone yourself and enjoy the phone without a case and screen protector. I know me personally have spent well over 200.00 on cases etc for my iphones and that is the cost to exchange a broken iphone in at the apple store ( without insurance ). it makes sense but allowing the phone to get its first scratch or imperfection is hard.

 

[dustrho]

my biggest thing is, and I'm slowly starting to believe my theory is there is a year between each iphone release... give or take. Me along with others are so concerned about resale value, when really in a year its not that hard to save up for a new phone yourself and enjoy the phone without a case and screen protector. I know me personally have spent well over 200.00 on cases etc for my iphones and that is the cost to exchange a broken iphone in at the apple store ( without insurance ). it makes sense but allowing the phone to get its first scratch or imperfection is hard.

I'm tempted to try not using a case as well. If you don't intend on using a case anymore and your phone gets all scratched up, will you try reselling it when it's time to buy/upgrade a new one or do you plan on keeping it?

 

[Xx BEN xX]

I'm tempted to try not using a case as well. If you don't intend on using a case anymore and your phone gets all scratched up, will you try reselling it when it's time to buy/upgrade a new one or do you plan on keeping it?

It depends... If it's scratched up and beat up beyond selling then no, but most people who would buy it if even you sold it for 180.00 when you were done with it and told them they could get a replacement from apple for 200.00 then really they have a new phone for 380.00.. But I don't wrap my 55,000 dollar truck in protective film and hard shell for resale so why am I caring so much about a 900.00 iPhone? A bit of OCD I think lol


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[pkcable]

 

[Schufly]

That's it. Swearing off the case.

 

[Trees]

It depends... If it's scratched up and beat up beyond selling then no, but most people who would buy it if even you sold it for 180.00 when you were done with it and told them they could get a replacement from apple for 200.00 then really they have a new phone for 380.00.. But I don't wrap my 55,000 dollar truck in protective film and hard shell for resale so why am I caring so much about a 900.00 iPhone? A bit of OCD I think lol


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Just spray your truck with this Pickup owners spray the whole truck with bedliner plastic
And slap one of these on your phone Rhino Lined The Otter Box

 

[john_v]

My OCD wouldn't let me handle that!

Same here...mine went into a Lifeproof case day 1.

 

[HAWK]

If you guys would have seen my old iPhone 4 I'm quite sure it would bring a tear to your eyes. When I retired that Gem the glass on the back was completely trashed to the point of no return so I taped the back of it with duct tape so I wouldn't cut my hand while using it. Also the front screen had so many hairline scratches you could feel them with your finger as you were texting. did I regret it? not a chance I used that phone for years and it had more character than any other phone I've used.

 

[EmceeGeek]

My OCD couldn't take the pain, but you sound like you have an artistic mind. I like how you view things! Lol


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