Apple iPhone 12 mini Silicone Case with MagSafe Black Best Buy

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06-15-2021 at 04:10 AM #2

Magsafe compatible cases (ie with a very simple circular array of magnets) are extremely easy to replicate and more importantly, are non-patentable

These seem like OK deals to me. I like my leather Magsafe case from Apple, and we'll see if it holds up, but idk if it warranted the price tag (higher than this at the time of purchase). Use your judgment

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06-15-2021 at 04:35 AM #3

I definitely would have bought a Mini if I'd known how many deals there would be on official Apple cases

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06-15-2021 at 04:54 AM #4

Just a friendly PSA, "with Magsafe" is referring to the case and not the accessory. The CostCo deal includes the Magsafe accessory.

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06-15-2021 at 06:16 AM #5

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Just a friendly PSA, "with Magsafe" is referring to the case and not the accessory. The CostCo deal includes the Magsafe accessory.

Link to the Costco deal?

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06-15-2021 at 06:23 AM #6

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I definitely would have bought a Mini if I'd known how many deals there would be on official Apple cases

Alas, no one bought the Mini. Therefore we get ALL THE CASES for cheapie.

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06-15-2021 at 06:32 AM #7

Can this case be used in place of the adhesive magnets that come with the old (pre-MagSafe) magnetic car mounting kits from Scosche and Anker?

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06-15-2021 at 06:35 AM #8

The apple silicone case I bought for my pro max at launch is rubbing off on the edges and just doesn't look great. It's been like…6-7 months and I'm not particularly hard on my items. I'm waiting for the next phone line to hopefully replace it with something on discount.

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06-15-2021 at 07:53 AM #9

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It's been like…6-7 months and I'm not particularly hard

sounds like a personal problem if you ask me.

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06-15-2021 at 08:06 AM #10

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sounds like a personal problem if you ask me.

Nope universal, same happened to me in 3-4 months time…also ocd and not hard on items

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06-15-2021 at 08:09 AM #11

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Magsafe compatible cases (ie with a very simple circular array of magnets) are extremely easy to replicate and more importantly, are non-patentable. These seem like OK deals to me. I like my leather Magsafe case from Apple, and we'll see if it holds up, but idk if it warranted the price tag (higher than this at the time of purchase). Use your judgment

Do you think the leather protects better than the silicon?

I've been using third party TPU cases since the 4S and specifically wallet TPU cases since the 6. I somewhat like the idea of their wallet attachment but would love a magsafe wallet case (1-piece) that has the magnet/qi stuff on the back of case/outside of the cards and transfers it to the inside/phone back. Probably not possible though.

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It's been like…6-7 months and I'm not particularly hard on my items.

sounds like a personal problem if you ask me.

Nope universal, same happened to me in 3-4 months time…also ocd and not hard on items

By trimming EJRICH's post, was jokingly insinuating that he had ED problems. He doesn't appreciate that the older you get, the more rubbing off is needed.

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06-15-2021 at 09:01 AM #12

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Nope universal, same happened to me in 3-4 months time…also ocd and not hard on items

Also happened to my wife and I. I came here to post this warning as well. All 4 corners of mine shredded off. I now have a Speck silicone case. It's thicker / deeper on the front but you get used to it. Most importantly it hasn't had any edges / corners rub off!

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06-15-2021 at 09:14 AM #13

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Also happened to my wife and I. I came here to post this warning as well. All 4 corners of mine shredded off. I now have a Speck silicone case. It's thicker / deeper on the front but you get used to it. Most importantly it hasn't had any edges / corners rub off!

Funny how it has 4.5 stars. I am getting one with the Costco bundle and I am thinking of keeping it new and selling on ebay and just keeping the charger or if its not worth it to sell it, just return the whole bundle. or I can just use it and return it to Costco in the future since they have great return policy. Then again, for those bought from Apple I am sure they would replace it too

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06-15-2021 at 09:26 AM #14

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The apple silicone case I bought for my pro max at launch is rubbing off on the edges and just doesn't look great. It's been like…6-7 months and I'm not particularly hard on my items. I'm waiting for the next phone line to hopefully replace it with something on discount.

Same happened to me, FYI the cases also have a one year warranty. Do a warranty claim to get a free replacement. Was an easy process. Just know that even if they have your case available in the retail area, they won't give you that one. They have to order a generic packaging replacement part.

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