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Captivates on Amazon?

Are the Captivates being sold on Amazon safe to buy? I wonder how did the sellers get them since they are new and unlocked. I also wonder whether they might be refurbished.
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I purchased two of them, and should be getting them tomorrow. I'll let you know what my experiences are. From the reviews though it looks like SOME sellers are being sneaky, and that other people have gotten truly new devices.

Great! Thanks.
I also read the reviews but wanted to make sure..
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Well both of the ones that showed up for me were the same...
They have a clause on the side of the box saying (approx) " this phone was refurbished with oem and replacement parts and is not affiliated with any OEM..."
-NON original packaging. They're in a Samsung box instead of the original AT&T box. It says "new" on it under the condition.
-No manuals or any kind of paperwork
-Comes with a charger and phone
-phones had sloppily applied sticky plastic covers on every surface but look totally new. Like perfect new.
-Batteries are dated from 2010 (maybe consider replacing, or use them anyway)
Hard to say how they got into the sellers hands in these funny boxes, and I don't know how to explain the plastic covers, but they look and feel new. I can't find a scratch anywhere on either phone so it looks legit to me. I'll probably be keeping them. Still a killer deal in 2012 for a phone with these specs. I'm personally using mine as a media player and this far exeeds what's on the market at this price point IMO.
Enjoy!

I see. Well I hope they work well for you. Thanks for the detailed reply.
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No prob. I just hope its useful info for someone.

3d printable model of case for N4.

Some of you may have seen the post about wiring a second battery to your N4, and getting fantastic battery life. For those who may have missed it, you can find it here
4200mAh Nexus 4 - second internal battery!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41203417#post41203417
The problem is that you have to destroy your back cover.
The average person reading this post seems oblivious the the wonders of 3d printing. I've posted a few times and it seems to go right over everyone's head. So I'm posting in the main forum.
I am willing to pay $10.00 to the person who creates a 3d model of a case for the N4, with room for the extra battery, that holds everything in place. I know I'm not the only one willing to do this. If we get enough people interested in chipping in, a 3d modeler could make a nice chunk of change.
I did a google search for "have something 3d printed" and I get a bunch of companies, all I need is someone to make the model.
Anyone interested?

$10 would not even be worth the material to print out a "custom" case you want let alone the time and resources involved.

I don't want or need someone to print it out. I am going to submit the file to the printing service and pay for that all on my own. As would anyone else who wants the case.
I am paying 10.00 for someone to create the model in autocad for example. Provide that file for download. So anyone can submit this file to the printing service, pay the printing service fee, and have the printed case mailed to them.

Ten dollars? To develop a product that might eventually change the future of this phone, I don't think so
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OMG!
Does ANYBODY understand crowd sourcing?
I'm not saying to pay this person 10 dollars. I'm saying WE ALL PAY 10.00.
you know...that whole bit where I said if 25 people want to submit 10.00...this person gets 250.00...
And your right, something that WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF THIS PHONE...so I think that passing 25 people would be easy,
Hell, there might be 100's. Thus making this person $1000.00.
I'm getting rrreeaalllly close to hiring this person and flat out paying him/her myself. Then charging for the file and putting the money into my bank account.
Forget it. I am going to have it designed myself.

NJDubois said:
OMG!
Does ANYBODY understand crowd sourcing?
I'm not saying to pay this person 10 dollars. I'm saying WE ALL PAY 10.00.
you know...that whole bit where I said if 25 people want to submit 10.00...this person gets 250.00...
And your right, something that WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF THIS PHONE...so I think that passing 25 people would be easy,
Hell, there might be 100's. Thus making this person $1000.00.
I'm getting rrreeaalllly close to hiring this person and flat out paying him/her myself. Then charging for the file and putting the money into my bank account.
Forget it. I am going to have it designed myself.
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But how do you expect to have someone print you a case for just 10$???
Lolol
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younix258 said:
But how do you expect to have someone print you a case for just 10$???
Lolol
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He's not he's hoping to start a bounty for the design of it not the actual case
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I'm not planning on paying 10.00 to have it printed. I'm chipping in 10.00 to have the document that is sent to the printer created. And paying to have it printed on my own. He w ever that much would be.
Regardless. The battery will be here after the 13th. I'm going to confirm the op. Between my roommate and I, we are going to *try* to develop an easy way to do the hardware mods to the device so almost anyone can do it. I'm going to hire the 3d modeler, have a few cases printed up and sell um on eBay.
Or... At least have great battery life and a nice case, depending on the cost I may just have one printed.
One way or another, I'm going to take full advantage of technology available to me.

ricey1986 said:
He's not he's hoping to start a bounty for the design of it not the actual case
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

I might try this even though I don't even have a 3d printer but not today, tomorrow as I got to study for my final exams tomorrow
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something like this would be nice
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...ung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-with-battery-door.html

IMO that project is much better suited for phones with removable covers, as you have a preexisting mounting mechanism and there's no need to modify the actual phone. I can say however that a printable case fit the N4 woukd be pretty sweet.

aanonymoushuman said:
Ten dollars? To develop a product that might eventually change the future of this phone, I don't think so
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This post in particular disgusts me.. I would help change the future of this (or ANY device) for FREE if I had the required skill set. Not everyone in the world is in it for the almighty dollar.
Rant over. Carry on folks, I hope this gets going. If I ever shatter my back piece, I'll be right here with you.
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I say throw this up on kickstarter, while I don't want this I'd chip in $5.

Sooo I came across this thread, and I'm an engineer, with access to a 3d printer and CAD software.
If a two piece hard case exists, I could base it on that, the 3d material isn't that strong when thin so it would have to be a two piece design.
This is certainly intriguing, though I must warn you, the "ink" our printer uses feels fairly cheap. I'm not sure what texture you're looking for, but I know other options exist, it would just be a matter of getting options from the shop who is actually printing.
Just want to note too, the ink is fairly expensive, plus there is hand cleaning necessary after the object is printed (driving up the cost).
I have a model N4 that I used to make a basic desk holder, I can send that to you to get a quote.
Let me know
EDIT: also, a case with a battery would need to be wired into the original, thus destroying your current back...unless a battery with qi like capacity could be placed next to the untouched back.
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There is a web company that will print it for you. You just upload the 3d file and pay. Its around 30 dollars.
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Beachbum2049 said:
Sooo I came across this thread, and I'm an engineer, with access to a 3d printer and CAD software.
If a two piece hard case exists, I could base it on that, the 3d material isn't that strong when thin so it would have to be a two piece design.
This is certainly intriguing, though I must warn you, the "ink" our printer uses feels fairly cheap. I'm not sure what texture you're looking for, but I know other options exist, it would just be a matter of getting options from the shop who is actually printing.
Just want to note too, the ink is fairly expensive, plus there is hand cleaning necessary after the object is printed (driving up the cost).
I have a model N4 that I used to make a basic desk holder, I can send that to you to get a quote.
Let me know
EDIT: also, a case with a battery would need to be wired into the original, thus destroying your current back...unless a battery with qi like capacity could be placed next to the untouched back.
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Agree with what you are saying about the two piece case, I am studying my senior year to become an engineer, I don't have a 3d printer but have Cad and will try to design something today, do you mind looking at it and giving your thought on it?
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If it were me, I would copy the dimensions of the OEM bumper, use AutoCAD or Pro-E to make the 3D model, print and shove the rubber part from the bumper into the case. I'll take a look at my bumper when I get home and do a mock up. $10 for 10 minutes of work is worth it lol. The most time consuming parts would be getting exact measurements. I'll have my trusty caliper for that. The rounds would be a bit tricky though. Plus including some sort of tolerance for the mass produced 4's, though I suspect it should be fine if I stick with the same dimensions of the bumper.

Instead buy a travel charger !! Its too beautiful to be fk'd up

aanonymoushuman said:
Agree with what you are saying about the two piece case, I am studying my senior year to become an engineer, I don't have a 3d printer but have Cad and will try to design something today, do you mind looking at it and giving your thought on it?
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Sure, send me a PM when you have something.
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Free Nexus 4 Bumper

I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!

THEindian said:
I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!
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Well done Google for looking after previous customers. I am waiting for the white to hit the UK store can't wait. No free bumper currently on the UK store for the black product so I guess the store may see the update next week.

I order another Nexus 4 on the 30th and they just told me the promotion started the 31st of May so I didn't qualify but they said they would look into it. Thanks for the tip though!
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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.

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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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I'm in the same boat as you, with the same issue and conclusion you came to. Even though I like the phone, this is thievery on google's part. Also it was rather asinine to not be able to just refund the purchase price of the bumper.

About to engage costumer support to see who the victor is, my device arrived on the 31st so I may be able to pull some bs based on that :cyclops:
Also I don't think they should be giving bumper refunds for any reason, as I see it is either you should get a bumper or not and I think we should.

am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?

Rarscaryfrosty said:
Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.

ross231 said:
Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.
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But are they making any more by giving away free bumpers to everyone now? Would they really lose any less by "giving" ones out to people who were unlucky and purchased the phone and bumper separately just days before this promotion?
I feel kind of screwed out of $20 since I just bought the phone a few days ago and they're not offering me any feasible solution.

I purchased it in India in a local shop, Google don't sell N4 via play store in India. It's LG who is selling it, So will I get free bumper ??

strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.

a12m4nd0 said:
No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.
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While I agree to some extent, they need to offer a better solution to those who bought the phone and bumper at the same. My gripe is not with getting the free case but seeing that i bought both i should at least be refunded the price of the bumper. Its was literally a day before the promotion, and they want to charge restocking fees, preposterous. In the end I'm not totally up in arms about it, because both are quality made products, its more of the timing.

Is T-Mobile giving the bumper away too?
THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE! THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!

I can't believe people are calling Google greedy when they don't even make profit off the nexus 4
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I've got my nexus today from UK O2 - bumper was included.

strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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Edit: wrong forum
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Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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zackvh said:
Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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C. You are outside of the price match period
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THEindian said:
C. You are outside of the price match period
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Even if I was in the price matching period I wouldn't be complaining. It's only $20 for a bumper case. Go buy one instead of wasting your own and Google's time.
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strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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That's exactly how I'm reading it. Disgraceful to complain about such a third by considering how cheap the Nexus 4 is anyway.
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Urban Armor Gear

So Urban Armor Gear has said that the Nexus 5x is not in their plans
https://m.facebook.com/UrbanArmorGear
Let's FLOOD their Facebook with demand for this product and make sure it is on their radar ! It's up to us to let others know the demand is there.
FYI I have also contacted Otterbox to put in a request for Otterbox symmetry case

Sadly don't hold your breath. UAG is notoriously bad at adding new phones once their mind is made up.
There was tons of people that spammed their Facebook page and forums for every version of Moto X, but of course nothing came of it.
I did however post on their Facebook page, also filled out their online survey which asks for requests on which phone to support next.
I guess time will tell
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I feel like this is 2013 all over again...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...equest-urban-armor-gear-case-nexus-5-t2506387

Way ahead of u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3223205
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Actually i made this thread almost 2 weeks before you made that one so i was ahead of you
Either way.. We need cases haha

Whatever
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free stuff with amazon

now its been a while since i been on the forums i was on the old note 2 untill i cracked the screen and thank god best buy had a sale going on for the note 5 with sprint 50 bucks i jumped on it quick so anyways my wife came home and was telling me how she got stocking stuffers for the kids all free you only pay for shipping and handling for non prime members prime members get free shipping two days i said how so she sent me to this link https://www.amzreviewtrader.com now you have to look for the free stuff cause we dont want to pay for everything we want. so you look through the stuff pick what you want and hit send me a voucher they get back to you with in 24 hrs so you follow the email instructions and you get you item in return you keep the free item and you submit a valid review any questions feel free to ask dont forget to hit the thanks button if you found this helpful

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Thanks for the information. I signed up and requested a few vouchers. Most of them got denied. I don't know if it was because I am a harsh critic with my Amazon reviews, I only have 31 reviews (74% helpful rating), or if the linked site is fake, but will update if I get approved for anything.

Mouahmong said:
Thanks for the information. I signed up and requested a few vouchers. Most of them got denied. I don't know if it was because I am a harsh critic with my Amazon reviews, I only have 31 reviews (74% helpful rating), or if the linked site is fake, but will update if I get approved for anything.
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i have done maybe a total of 5 reviews so its ok dont get mad keep trying they let you try up to 20

Be careful. I signed up a while ago and had 4 instances where it asked me to change my password because of a security breach.

Hopefully they want honest reviews because that's what I'll be providing. I've got a few items so far. Steep discounts but nothing free yet.

dcmtnbkr said:
Hopefully they want honest reviews because that's what I'll be providing. I've got a few items so far. Steep discounts but nothing free yet.
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when you do it you have to go and set the price from low to high I always have 20 in que just in case

gronimo21 said:
when you do it you have to go and set the price from low to high I always have 20 in que just in case
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For sure, I just mean I haven't been approved for any free things. Got a 10000 mah battery for 4 bucks though!

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For sure, I just mean I haven't been approved for any free things. Got a 10000 mah battery for 4 bucks though!
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can you post a pic of it

gronimo21 said:
can you post a pic of it
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In my possession or do you just want to know which one?
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Thanks. Since I saw this I've been getting things left and right. Most things you need to pay a buck or two, but some are free. I've gotten several tempered glass screen protectors. 2 bluetooth headsets. A bluetooth shower speaker, a car charger and a water bottle and a couple of cases. I think my reviews have always been on the more positive side so maybe they aren't afraid of choosing me.
I've gotten maybe 8-10 items so far and been denied for about 5. About 10 others I never even got a response. All of the items ranged from free to 5 bucks. The bluetooth headset was the most expensive, but worth it at the price.

iivisionii said:
Thanks. Since I saw this I've been getting things left and right. Most things you need to pay a buck or two, but some are free. I've gotten several tempered glass screen protectors. 2 bluetooth headsets. A bluetooth shower speaker, a car charger and a water bottle and a couple of cases. I think my reviews have always been on the more positive side so maybe they aren't afraid of choosing me.
I've gotten maybe 8-10 items so far and been denied for about 5. About 10 others I never even got a response. All of the items ranged from free to 5 bucks. The bluetooth headset was the most expensive, but worth it at the price.
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Which headset did you get? I have one on the way that was 5 bucks. Looks like a rebranded chinese one, but i dont care.

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Which headset did you get? I have one on the way that was 5 bucks. Looks like a rebranded chinese one, but i dont care.
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One is a TM-011 over the ear headphone and the other is an in ear Innootech. I've noticed both of these are rebranded, especially the in ear ones. Works pretty well though. The main difference comes in the range of your device I think.

Signed up earlier today, and got approved for 2 cases for review. I'll post once they are received and reviewed. I've done reviews in exchange for products, but never from a website dedicated to review exchanges. It's always been from an invite in an XDA thread. Thanks for the info!!!!

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In my possession or do you just want to know which one?
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which one

currentuserjade said:
Signed up earlier today, and got approved for 2 cases for review. I'll post once they are received and reviewed. I've done reviews in exchange for products, but never from a website dedicated to review exchanges. It's always been from an invite in an XDA thread. Thanks for the info!!!!
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I got two cases from poetic from being in here

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These

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These
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damn I didn't see those thanks

I was just accepted for a Spigen 3 coil wireless charger for $4.99