Does everyone know this is not a real otterbox? Otterbox themselves told me this is not a real otterbox. Cheap made!!!
1157861
the item I received was a real otterbox. in the same package as shipped by otterbox themselves.
1157862
Even if this product was not a "real" OtterBox product, it's the same material and has the same level of durability. I've never been disappointed with cases from this seller (or any seller offering these cases). I'd rather pay $30 instead of $60 for a product that does the same thing.
1157863
Can you provide some evidence of what you're saying?? To me it looks totally legit, and even if it weren't it's a great case and provides protection like no other to my phone, I changed it just because the commuter series from otter box is slimmer.
1157864
I have no complaints. It came in Otterbox packaging and looked to be exactly like the one I saw in Bestbuy. I guess only time will tell.
1157865
I don't know where or who you spoke to but my OTTER box came in the same carton that they sell in the store.If you look on the back of the otter box it is imprinted OTTERBOX.If you want to pay retail have at it honey,everyone has a choice in this life.
1157866
Believe me when I say, it is every bit as good as the expensive type. My son and I have, and if it wasn't good my son would definitely say so. Trust me, it's well worth your money. My son also showed me that when I put in purse to protect the front, I take the part you clip on to belt and snap on to front. Works fantastic. Hope this helps. Let me know if you decide to buy. It really is a great deal!!! Don't believe them when they say it is cheap as made just as well. :-)
1157867
When I ordered mine in Teal, it came in what appeared to be legitimate OtterBox packaging. I compared it to the one sold at our carrier's store and it looked to be exact. If it is not a real OtterBox (mine has the logo on the back too) than it is a great fake. I think it is a real OtterBox.
1184614
I too took a chance and bought the Defender (iPhone 4) case for my Verizon black iPhone 4S, and it works just fine for me. Why did everyone blindly believe what Otterbox was saying when it was clear from Apple and everyone else that the phone is nearly identical on the outside? Still, I can't blame Otterbox for trying to get an extra 40 bucks out of all the people who pre-ordered... very clever marketing trick!
644214
I purchased these Otterboxes for both of my teens. I can't tell you if they are authentic but a previous Otterbox for a different phone last year looks and feels the same and has the same latch mechanism to hold the case over the phone. All said the kids think these are of good quality and have yet to damage their phones! Sorry I could be of further help.
165109
Authentic....I have never seen a knock off come in the sealed box with the otterbox stamp. There are cheaper ones but they are not $40. Knock offs are in the range of $10-$20. Otterbox is nothing more than a name. It is a hard case with a rubber boot around it. Many cases sold at Best Buy are like that but for the Defender series Otter....it has the screen protector.
1609708
It is an actual otterbox. It came in the original packaging and has the numbers inside of case. Hope this helps.
364481
I'm not sure about the warranty. I returned mine to Amazon within their 30 day window and received a full refund less about $6.00 in shipping costs. It was a true otterbox case. Not a counterfeit.
492261
I was also wondering the same thing. Has anyone found out yet? I checked the otterbox website too and couldn't find a thing
618795
Not sure what you're asking. My OtterBox Commuter was brand new. Very well made.
110918
I purchased this case last year and found it was a counterfeit. Yes, it was a "Defender series for Original iPad" and the case that arrived had an Otterbox Box, but the silicone has a seam around it which real ones do not, and the hard case lined with a different, feltlike material, which is also a sign of a counterfeit. Be aware.
1047920
Hi Ann B. In reference to your question, yes it is a real OtterBox case and I am very happy with it.
644215
I wrote a review about these item no seeming authentic or at least being defective. I have had several Otter Boxes and this one just didn't seem right. The material felt off as well as the lettering. I truly thought that being fulfilled by Amazon and Prime that it would be authentic, however it did not appear that way to me and I didn't want to trust it to protect my brand new 5s. The return went smoothly though, if you wanted to try it out/see it in person.
899068
Mine appears to be a true otterbox case. Came in the Otterbox packaging and seems to be holding up so far. I've only had mine for about a month.
492262
I am wondering the same thing...Otterbox doesn't even list a "hybrid" case on it's website. Sounds kind of fishy...
470854
If you're paying anything less than $35, you can rest assured it's a cheap Chinese knock-off...and you probably don't want it. I have purchased both the cheap ones and the "real" Otterbox branded ones. If you need the protection, pay the extra and get the real deal. If you're simply looking for a cheap cover and don't care if it breaks, go cheap. Hope that helps.
1293734
I think this has been discontinued by Otterbox and they no longer list it. When I bought this last year, I found it on the clearance section on their website. I don't have the model number.
676980
Sorry Tino, never got your message. I believe it's an authentic otter box, it came on a otter box case and, it has it's name engraved like any other otterBox I have bought on a cell store. Does this help? Hope so.
2037834
Its an OtterBox, genuine article. I think its just because its a different series, being the Defender