I have never had a cell phone case! I just keep mine in it's holster and I wear it all the time.

Sue

The only time I replace the case is when I replace the cell phone, usually every two years. My current case is a rubbery material I bought on the streets of New York for $10. It looks like new. The hard plastic case I had before did get chipped but still did the job.

I use an Otterbox. I buy it when I buy my new phone. I don't replace it.

So it's just me! :)

Can't get an Otterbox. They seem bulky anyhow? Is it hard to use the phone with it in the box?

Otterbox is just a brand of case, available at Amazon. Not a box. I am another who doesn't get a new case unlessI get a new phone that the old one doesn't fit.

Otterbox doesn't make a case to fit my phone brand is what I mean

:)

I have an Otterbox, my first one. Got it in April when I got this phone. Had other cases in the past, often had to replace them a time or 2 between phone upgrades. But it is clipped to my belt or pocket at all times, at the insistence of my kids. They worry that I might fall or something & need to call for help. So it gets rather rough treatment, I am forever catching something on it or hitting against something with it. So far, so good. It is bulky and heavy compared to others I've had, but not at all hard to use the phone. In fact, I can't tell much difference in using the phone whether in it or out of it.

Rusty

Mine came from Target when I bought my iPhone 13 months ago. It's still perfect looking but I don't know the brand. It's navy.

I'm thinking that may be a part of my problem. Maybe a really dark colored case would work better. I did scrub it pretty hard this morning and it looks better. But black, navy, that'd probably work better.

I only get a new one when I get a new phone and my last case lasted 5 years.

I like to have options so I have several cases I switch between. I buy them on eBay usually. I do have otterbox cases too. Every one I have is a very protective case. What brand phone do you have, I am surprised there is no otterbox for it. I have a couple of the wristlet type case that has a place for a few cards and driver's license I use those when I know I won't need my purse. I probably have around 7 cases for my current phone.

Do a search on eBay for your brand and specific model I find hundreds of options. My phone is not a name brand but still there's a lot of cases.

Sharp Aquos. I love the wristlet version. I think I may get three of those and rotate. Maybe that'll be easier overall?

ETA: Even if I could, I'd not own an iPhone or the current Samsung Galaxy. That's too much for something I use to text, call, GPS, and otherwise use sparingly. I use too many other gadgets to get too awfully involved into a phone monetarily.

I'm partial to the relatively thin, rubbery kind that provide a bumper-around-the-edge, in black. Not a fashion statement but practical as the phone lives in my pocket. I typically will get the protector at the phone store when getting a new phone.

They don't always last two years without failing in some way. When/if it comes to that I do without and try to be careful until I replace the phone (and the protector).

I use a silicone 'skin' type case as well. It seems to last a long time (almost 2 years, so far) & cushions any dropping "incidents". I buy silicone skins for everything I can, (along w/ screen protectors); they cost very little & come in many colors. Mine is scarlet, so it's easy for me to spot.

I just replaced mine this morning! I was tired of the color and wanted something different! This one is purple.

I've had the same case for the last two phones. I got lucky and it fit both. It's made of a hard plastic with ridges for gripping. Super cheap on Amazon and has performed well.

I had an Otterbox with my iphone. It worked great. I think I had that phone for at least 3-4 years before my dh decided I needed an upgrade. DD was begging for a cell phone so he gave her that one. The guy at the phone store said he never sees the older phones in good condition like that one is.

I'm not sure what type of case I have now, but it works. Stupid me put my Samsung Galexy on the hood of my vehicle and left it there when I drove off. I found it about 30 minutes later after it had been run over multiple times. The screen was shattered, but the phone still worked. I replaced the phone and am still using the battered case.

Spigen with every new phone, which is about every 5 years

danggit. spigen doesn't list my phone brand?

I've had quite a few cases for my iPhone since they're rather inexpensive (except for the otterbox). The otterbox is too big for me.

So far this one is the very best I've had. Protects the phone perfectly.

I have an iPhone that I got 2 years ago. My sister-in-law surprised me with this case. She had it made from a picture of my horse, Teddy. It's the only case I've had and haven't had any problems or need to replace it.

Oh that's so sweet and cool, what a beauty he was. You will have to frame it when you quit using it.

I refuse to spend crazy amounts of money on a cell phone. I have an awesome cellphone the best I have had and it's cheap. Works better than all the big name phones I have paid hundreds for. I love my ZTE ZMAX2 my husband has the same thing. Awesome phone.

http://m.gsmarena.com/zte_zmax_2-7572.php

Rob, I don't think it's you, specifically. I think it's men in general. DH goes for about six months before replacing. I don't replace until I replace my phone.

What phone do you have Rob333? Amazon has a lot of fairly decent brands, I just bought this one for my new Iphone, it's a Luvitt and they seem to have a variety...

we have a cover but finding a case for dh's "belt" was hard to do...the problem is keeping up the cases with phones. we had to compromise with dh's "old" phone as he wasn't ready to give up the one he has...we ended up at Verizon..,

Donna, I'm female. But it gave me a huge guffaw! I am often treated like one of the guys. Truly laughing!

I've only had a cell for 6 years or so. Still using the original case/cover.

Sorry about that Rob333!

Never use one. I don't often replace my phone either. My Galaxy S4 is 3 years old. I figure phones are built to be, well , phones. So I don't get all that after market stuff for them. The phone I have is white on the back. it looks fine, works fine. Hangs around various surfaces in my house and in a side pocket of my purse when I'm out. I do put it in a cell phone wallet thing with my keys and ID when I go for a bike ride, a walk with the dog or out riding horses that I can clip to my belt loop. If the dog and I are out training it rides in the treat pouch.

I take how the phone feels and weighs in my hand into consideration when I choose a phone so a cover defeats the purpose for me. Been checking out the new S7s and they feel a bit rough around the edges to me. May it's the whole metal thing. Maybe would go with a bumper like Elmer mentioned if I decide to get one. Have to go out and play with one at a store where it isn't tethered. The tether may be making it feel "off" to me with the added weight from the pull back..

Yeah but, when you're as clumsy as my son and I are, you have to get something to help the phone bounce better after dropping.

When I took the case off of my iPhone to take a picture of it, I remembered why it is so great to have a cover. My phone is very thin and very slick. My cover has a good grip to it. I would be dropping my phone a lot without the cover on it. My sister-in-law that bought it for me also has an iPhone and she likes a cover that is sort of like a cover for a Kindle. It closes like a little book and the "cover" has slots for credit cards and/or dollar bills. She loves it and has to replace it every 6 months or so because she is constantly opening and closing it.

That's the wristlet type case they usually have a little strap dangling from one end to put on your wrist. I have one strap I like so I swap it between my wristlet cases.

I'm still in the dark ages here. Hubby and I still have the ole flip phone. We only use them when we're in the car. Maybe one day we'll get with the times, but for now they serve the purpose. We still have a land line at home which we hardly ever answer because of all the scam calls which are blocked. Sometime our kids will remember to call us. lol. I talk to my daughter more on facebook than in person.