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cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 07:15 AM
***UPDATE***

Sept 28 2010:
So I emailed Atomic yesterday to call off the group buy since no one is interested and he fired back an email like this:



Me to Atomic:
"Atomic, I have put up the thread for over 2 weeks now and I cannot get enough people to commit. It was either the price was too high or the problematic antenna issue that was has been documented on youtube with the aluminum casing. I was hoping to get this going but Ithis won't be the case anymore. I thank you for your time and effort for letting me set this up in the first place."


Atomic to Me:
"We have a re engineered one released in 2 days. 1-7 db loss only. The sides are vented."
"Get a group of 24 for the deal"

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7168/imageaoo.jpg



Me to Atomic:
Is it vented on both sides so the sim can be taken out? Are the same colours available like the last version??



Atomic to Me:
*Awaiting answer*





I am going to verify if the same colours are available in POST #2. The price is the same but we are getting a new and improved version.
*note* the carbon backing in the picture above is not included read below to see how to get it. I'll keep this updated



http://www.atomiciphonecase.com/

Okay I emailed a guy at atomiciphonecase.com about a case I saw yesterday. I think it looks really sexy and unique. It is made of CNC Billet Aluminum and it is a two piece screw on. It is very similar if not exactly like the Vapor 1 made by ElementCase (not the Vapor II).

Specs:
"The Atomic iPhone4 Case is made of the highest aircraft grade billet aluminum. At only 22 grams, this is the lightest yet strongest case made for any cell phone. The Atomic iPhone4 Case is Precision engineered and cnc milled out of one block of billet aluminum. Colours are electroplated"


Here is info from the emails I've sent:

Me to Atomic:
Hi there. I am in the process of order a case for my iPhone and I was very interested in the design and materials used in your case. Will this case affect the notorious antenna issue since the material is aluminum? Also i am involved in a forum community that loves group purchases. I know $69.99 is a very steep price for bargin hunters like myself and the community so my ultimate question is are you willing to give a sizable discount if I can round up enough people to purchase this casing?

If so, what is the magic number to get a discount?

Also, do you offer a revised version of this casing so that the sim card can be removed without removing the casing?

Just to give you an idea of what happened this week on the forum, we had 200+ members lined up to purchase a sillicon case from SGP and they left many hanging without response. So if the price is right I think you guys can gain a lot of exposure on our website. This same forum has given ZAGG a huge boost in sales.

Thank you for your time and please reply asap so I can post this pending deal.Hope to hear from you


Atomic to Me:
We do not have a cutout .. We are working on a carbon fiber / Aluminum hybrid version for signal weak areas.

We can help the 200 plus members with a deal.

See if you can organize a group purchase of 200 Cases. We can subtract 20% or give free carbon fiber texture plate.

Sincerely,

Ryan


Me to Atomic:
Okay, first off thank you for the quick reply. I am going to post this up and see the response.

Me to Atomic:
Also Ryan, are you going to include shipping to Canada for this item? If shipping price is not included I think this might deter the buyers because of the mid-high priced case. Furthermore because the item is only weighting in at 22 Grams it is quite light and shipping cost to your self should be low.


Atomic to Me:
Packages are a 1lb minimum. However we can cover shipment but it will be USPS Priority Mail with tracker. Are you on the rogers network? We will not accept returns based on signal strengths. We will accept returns for obvious defects. I think that is fair.


Me to Atomic:
Yes we are on Rogers network. And shipping through USPS is perfect and preferred since there is a lower change to getting taxed and dutied.

I have a concern from a member, can you verify this?

"my concern is... will it scratch the metal frame from the phone? The Vapor got some little foam thing stick inside."


Atomic to Me
No, it will not...we cradle the antenna so its not touching.. IT touches the edge of the glass which is like resin material thats very strong.




Pricing: $69.99 minus 20% off or free Carbon Fibre Texture Plate and FREE SHIPPING via USPS with tracking (CONFIRMED). I get nothing out of this. I am NOT making money on the side. I just want a good price for what looks like a good case



Carbon fibre texture plate - Available with or without the apple logo cutout
http://www.atomiciphonecase.com/images/home_box_3.jpg

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2nd post pictures:
3rd post buyers list

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 07:15 AM
Here is the pictures:

Black on Black http://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-104-T.jpg Blue on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-112-T.jpg

Brushed Metal on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-102-T.jpgGun Metal on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-109-T.jpg

Lime on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-106-T.jpgOrange on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-105-T.jpg

Pink on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-107-T.jpgRed on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-111-T.jpg

Violet / Purple on Blackhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-108-T.jpgBrushed Metal on Bluehttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-103-T.jpg

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 07:17 AM
Brushed on Brushedhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-110-T.jpgBrushed on Redhttp://store.atomiciphonecase.com/v/vspfiles/photos/options/Atomic001-101-T.jpg


Purchase List to submit to Atomic:

1) Cruisn76 (Orange on Black)
2) Cruisn76 (Brushed on Brushed
3) el_aurens (Brushed on Brushed)

el_aurens
Sep 16th, 2010, 08:14 AM
Hi, would be interested in the group buy. Like the look of the case. Hope they would ship via USPS, as UPS and Fedex charge high brokerage fees.

Silver/siver looks great!

Oops, Atomic calls this colour combo "brushed/brushed"

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 08:16 AM
Hi, would be interested in the group buy. Like the look of the case. Hope they would ship via USPS, as UPS and Fedex charge high brokerage fees,

Confirmed: Free Shipping to Canada via USPS with tracking!

Me to Atomic:
Also Ryan, are you going to include shipping to Canada for this item? If shipping price is not included I think this might deter the buyers because of the mid-high priced case. Furthermore because the item is only weighting in at 22 Grams it is quite light and shipping cost to your self should be low.


Atomic to Me:Packages are a 1lb minimum. However we can cover shipment but it will be USPS Priority Mail with tracker. Are you on the rogers network? We will not accept returns based on signal strengths. We will accept returns for obvious defects. I think that is fair.



The whole signal strength issue is not as apparent in Canada vs the US. So I'll let you guys decide

Kherani
Sep 16th, 2010, 09:51 AM
Beautiful case, I *might* be in, let me think about it.

lefty09
Sep 16th, 2010, 09:59 AM
not sure how relevant this is so please ignore if i'm way off base......


when they talk about the signal are they talking about how the vapor causes the phone to lose signal?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFiJ2WFxpyY

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 10:21 AM
not sure how relevant this is so please ignore if i'm way off base......


when they talk about the signal are they talking about how the vapor causes the phone to lose signal?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFiJ2WFxpyY

yea that video doesn't look too promising


Atomic to Me:
We do not have a cutout .. We are working on a carbon fiber / Aluminum hybrid version for signal weak areas.


I am going to ask them if we can apply our purchase to the new hybrid version. I will ask when it will be available. I think the Hybrid version should really minimize the reception issue.

Plus if we can get enough members to get in I think it can speed up the process for this new hybrid version.

I need ask much support as possible. I really like this case and I would love it even more if we can get a carbon fibre / aluminum version.

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 10:34 AM
Here is a discussion from apple forum.

There is some love and hate it comments.

Its odd how some work perfectly fine with the aluminum case and some say its completely blocks out certain things but also understandable because these customers are on AT&T.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2511924&start=75&tstart=0

mrperfect
Sep 16th, 2010, 10:34 AM
This company appears to be eager to do business with us. The price is a bit high but they seem serious to realise rfd potential.

Good luck everyone

p912043
Sep 16th, 2010, 11:02 AM
my concern is... will it scratch the metal frame from the phone? The Vapor got some little foam thing stick inside.

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 11:57 AM
This company appears to be eager to do business with us. The price is a bit high but they seem serious to realise rfd potential.

Good luck everyone

Yea. They replied within 24 hours and response this morning was almost instant. btw, i have yet to tell them what site I am posting on. They have no idea how I am setting up the group buy. If we can get more buyers we might have some more buying power as this is just stage 1 on negotiations

p912043 - I will ask them via email

cruisn76
Sep 16th, 2010, 12:55 PM
my concern is... will it scratch the metal frame from the phone? The Vapor got some little foam thing stick inside.

Got you an answer. All the information and the complete conversation I have with Atomic is update in Post #1



Atomic to Me:
No, it will not...we cradle the antenna so its not touching.. IT touches the edge of the glass which is like resin material thats very strong.

slipperyspider
Sep 16th, 2010, 07:44 PM
So the case is still $48 shipped ?
For a iPhone 4 case ... ?

cruisn76
Sep 17th, 2010, 07:15 AM
So the case is still $48 shipped ?
For a iPhone 4 case ... ?

its $69.99 - 20% ($14) + free shipping to Canada = $56

or

its $69.99 + free Carbon Fiber Texture plate + free shipping = $69.99

cruisn76
Sep 17th, 2010, 11:46 AM
Really guys? No interests?

I have yet to ask if we can apply this purchase to their new Hybrid being developed right now. But if that is the deal breaker I will ask.

rooney11
Sep 17th, 2010, 01:47 PM
Really guys? No interests?

I have yet to ask if we can apply this purchase to their new Hybrid being developed right now. But if that is the deal breaker I will ask.

Its probably because of the price, I cant justify spending $50+ on a case, when there are better and more important things I could/should be spending it on.

cruisn76
Sep 17th, 2010, 02:00 PM
Its probably because of the price, I cant justify spending $50+ on a case, when there are better and more important things I could/should be spending it on.

Yea i hear ya. I know its a bit much for a case.

Well, I'll let this sit for a week or so and then i email the guy and see what happens.

dspec
Sep 20th, 2010, 09:03 PM
I'd be interested in this, but they're looking for 200+ people for the discount?

cruisn76
Sep 21st, 2010, 09:41 AM
I'd be interested in this, but they're looking for 200+ people for the discount?

Well at this rate, I don't think I can get anything. If I could get at least 20 buyers or so then I can ask for the discount.

cruisn76
Sep 28th, 2010, 08:16 AM
***UPDATE***

Atomic is now offering the Version 2 vented Aluminum Case for the same price and deal.

All we need is 24 buyers and the deal is on!!!!

Read POST #1 for more info

webthrasher
Sep 30th, 2010, 09:18 PM
I'd be interested but the price seems high for a group buy. If you look at their website, they already offer $20 off per case for affiliate referrals. Which means they can easily go to $20 off per case because it's part of a program they run already.

I think to get more people to throw in and participate in the group buy, it would have to be more of a 'hot deal'...

cruisn76
Oct 1st, 2010, 12:16 PM
I'd be interested but the price seems high for a group buy. If you look at their website, they already offer $20 off per case for affiliate referrals. Which means they can easily go to $20 off per case because it's part of a program they run already.

I think to get more people to throw in and participate in the group buy, it would have to be more of a 'hot deal'...

I didn't even know they had an affilate program. I am going to try and ask if we can get a better price even though its a better design that we are buying into, its still a high price.

Keep you updated!

namgungh
Oct 11th, 2010, 05:15 PM
I'd be interested, keep me posted as well ;)