I managed to get this on sale here on MightyApe. I had seen a case like this in a local phone store and it was this sturdy, expensive looking thing in a really sleek box. Well my MightyApe order arrives and it's the same case! Half the price on MightyApe. The case is really good. I like the fact that it's a clear case so I can still see my phone. The area around the buttons is really distinct and, in my personal preference, better than the actual phone buttons (I don't like the volume up/volume down being the same button). The hard edges are like some kind of super material. So sturdy, Obviously I'm not about to purposely drop my phone on it;s corner just to test the durability but I'm confident that when I do inevitably drop my phone, this phone case will keep it safe. Just be mindful of dust/grime build up around the edges of the curved screen. I've also been having non-stop cellphone service issues but I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the thick case.