OtterBox Commuter Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - Glacier $15.16 at Amazon

Quote from SgtHulka : I have the case and the buttons definitely become easier to press after the first couple weeks. It was never that hard to push in the first place, actually kept me from accidentally hitting the buttons.

After 6 months on my S3, I've had the same experience. Yes, the buttons are a little harder to push but my phones have taken a beating and I've never had one break in an otterbox case.

Good Case, I don't know about a slickdeal though.. Its pretty standard pricing for this case.

Quote from Nohoch : Good Case, I don't know about a slickdeal though.. Its pretty standard pricing for this case.

close to the lowest price it has been on amazon. Check amazon price tracker (google it) if you want to confirm that

Quote from rrc06 : close to the lowest price it has been on amazon. Check amazon price tracker (google it) if you want to confirm that

I dont mean to TC, but I always use Amazons price tracker and it shows me that this case drops to 17.50ish every few days and was at 16.40ish a month ago. Now the price reported is still a buck less than that, but that doesnt make it a smokin deal.

In any case, it shows 19.43 for me now. Dead?

Quote from DarthSidius : I dont mean to TC, but I always use Amazons price tracker and it shows me that this case drops to 17.50ish every few days and was at 16.40ish a month ago. Now the price reported is still a buck less than that, but that doesnt make it a smokin deal. In any case, it shows 19.43 for me now. Dead?

Lowest price was $14.76 on amzn. $15.16 seems slick to me if you need it now. Generally hard to wait on buying a case for your phone.

Guess the deal is dead regardless

I really want one of these but can't justify the purchase price of it:

http://www.elementcase.com/Elemen...0-xxx0.htm

I was going to cancel my order then I realized I need the kick-stand, so I kept my order of this case. [amazon.com]

I'm always getting compliments about my otterbox. I paid about $20 for mine last month. I wore my power button in so it's not so bad anymore. Was definitely hard to press at first, took about two weeks to become easier.

Took me over 2 hours to get this case to work and I have finally accepted the fact that this case is either defective or the design is just not compatible with the S3. The silicone piece fits over the phone perfectly- all the buttons work just fine, but once it is inserted into the hard plastic case, it does not. Think the hard plastic is causing a pressure issue- pressing against the volume increase button- and it is impossible to turn the volume down unless you pull on the sides of the case. Don't think this is good for the phone long term. Going to try getting a refund.

To reduce inventory glut? These cases are pretty much on sale right now in anticipation of a new S4 phone in the coming months I guess.

Any way, the price looks right. However I do prefer a case that have all the holes including the camera covered and protected while not in use.

Quote from dragoon7134 : Using this case now on my gs3. It definitely adds bulk but it's not too bad and I personally like it more since the phone is pretty thin on its own. To those who have issues pressing the power on and volume buttons on the side, I did too until I adjusted the cases. It took an hour of doing it over and over again but after sliding it in the perfect area it is actually easier to press the buttons th an if the case wasn't on. It just takes a ton of work to get it on and on correctly. I have yet to actually drop my phone but you can tell it's pretty durable.

Can you post a picture of your volume and power buttons while the case is on? I don't have the case and it's still this price. Other colors are actually cheaper.

Quote from RUsum1 : Can you post a picture of your volume and power buttons while the case is on? I don't have the case and it's still this price. Other colors are actually cheaper.

Well it just looks like the pictures that are shown or you can google image it.

Why i suspect people have trouble with it, is that you put the rubber casing on first (easy) then the hard plastic on (hard). But while you are stuffing it into the plastic case, the rubber case moves quite a bit (it's not like a bumper case and is on sorta loose). This will make the rubber "buttons" misalign with the phones volume/power on buttons and make people think its tough to press. But once it's perfectly aligned, it works as intended and to me, even easier than before to press the side buttons.

My only reason for thinking that this may not be "real" is that the 3 holes in the back for the LED/speaker/camera fit where they should be. But the LED is slightly off center (but the entire LED still shows). even if it is a knockoff, it's still a good one (seems/feels legit though)

Quote from dragoon7134 : Well it just looks like the pictures that are shown or you can google image it. Why i suspect people have trouble with it, is that you put the rubber casing on first (easy) then the hard plastic on (hard). But while you are stuffing it into the plastic case, the rubber case moves quite a bit (it's not like a bumper case and is on sorta loose). This will make the rubber "buttons" misalign with the phones volume/power on buttons and make people think its tough to press. But once it's perfectly aligned, it works as intended and to me, even easier than before to press the side buttons. My only reason for thinking that this may not be "real" is that the 3 holes in the back for the LED/speaker/camera fit where they should be. But the LED is slightly off center (but the entire LED still shows). even if it is a knockoff, it's still a good one (seems/feels legit though)

Was there a specific YouTube video that you used as a guide for installation? Or just the manual? Or you just put it together on the fly using trial and error?

Is it common to have counterfeit OtterBox cases? I just won a new black Commuter case from an eBay auction (only because I don't have Prime). Paid pretty much the same as this Amazon deal but I would like to know what to look for to see if it's counterfeit and I need to make a claim against the person. I'm guessing I won't since it's from a seller who has been around for 11 years and has over 15,000 feedback.

Quote from RUsum1 : Was there a specific YouTube video that you used as a guide for installation? Or just the manual? Or you just put it together on the fly using trial and error? Is it common to have counterfeit OtterBox cases? I just won a new black Commuter case from an eBay auction (only because I don't have Prime). Paid pretty much the same as this Amazon deal but I would like to know what to look for to see if it's counterfeit and I need to make a claim against the person. I'm guessing I won't since it's from a seller who has been around for 11 years and has over 15,000 feedback.

I remembered watching youtube videos when i was frustrated trying to put it on correctly, there isn't really a real manual, just short instructions to put rubber case > then put hard case.

To be honest really kinda was a trial and error, the main thing is to make sure the rubber cases button slots are aligned with the phones correctly/perfectly (usually once both cases are on, just push or pull around) then it should be fine. you'll be able to tell if its on right or not, when its not, youll have to push hard to turn on the screen and sometimes it works and sometimes not. just got to adjust everything in the correct position.

im sure it's fairly common to be counterfeited, there are ways online to see if it's a counterfeit, one of which was a difference in the logo on the back of the hard case. you never know, but even if mine is counterfeit, it's a damn good one haha.