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Scratches/Scuffs on new black iPhone 5...?

Anonymous
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I am yet to order my iPhone 5 because I am scared that it will come all scratched etc and O2 and Apple will not send out replacement 'New' phones only refurbs.

 

Who here has bought a black iPhone 5 that has come with no scratches?

 

Has anyone recieved theirs with scuffs and scratches?

 

Apple forums are going mad with this problem!

 

https://discussions.apple.com/message/20047816#20047816

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Anonymous
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I use a silicone case as i dont want any scratches around the body, I take it off everyday and give it a quick clean to keep it in top condition. slight_smile

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Anonymous
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Bought mine at an O2 store on release day, no marks on it then and no marks on it now.  It went straight into a cheap silicone case and is now in a clear Gear4 case which protects most of the edges, but not those along the top and bottom of the phone. 

 

Just collected the new iPod Touch which is currently in the iPhone 5 silicone case until it's own case arrives so let's hope that remains blemish free.

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I am going to stick with the silicone case which covers back and edges, for the screen i have a zagg invisible shield on to protect it slight_smile The apple bumpers caused a couple of little marks around edges on my 4s so going to give them a miss this time.
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I am going to have to get a Zagg shield for mine.  Can you still work the phone well with those protectors?

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Anonymous
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Thank you all for your responses!

 

I will make sure if I purchase instore to open the box instore and see if their are any scuffs or scratches!

 

If I upgrade over the phone then it's pot luck and will await a replacement phone if required!

 

I have ordered my case from SENA and am awaiting delivery.  Wont get the phone until I get my case lol

http://www.senacases.com/apple/iphone-5-cases/ultraslim-sarach/

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Anonymous
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@Pickles wrote:

I am going to have to get a Zagg shield for mine.  Can you still work the phone well with those protectors?


Yep you don't even notice it's on mine was fitted in store at cpwh slight_smile 

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@Anonymous wrote:

Thank you all for your responses!

 

I will make sure if I purchase instore to open the box instore and see if their are any scuffs or scratches!

 

If I upgrade over the phone then it's pot luck and will await a replacement phone if required!

 

I have ordered my case from SENA and am awaiting delivery.  Wont get the phone until I get my case lol

http://www.senacases.com/apple/iphone-5-cases/ultraslim-sarach/


I think the chances now of getting a scratch or debated model very slim in the latest batches of phones. Not seen any complaints on here or the apple forums of late slight_smile 

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Anonymous
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I'm getting my second replacement sent to me early next week. Guess I'm still in that minority :(...or I just have a serious OCD.

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OCD is fine when you paying this much:)
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Anonymous
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Nothing wrong with my balck slate iPhone 5. I have not yet used any case for it for over a month, still no single scratch. I have to say thoug, it goes in my pocket where there is nothing else (except air)

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