Scratches/small dents on chrome trim

I placed my cover on my iPhone as soon as I took it out of the box, before I ever activated it. I haven't really looked at my phone without it, but your question prompted me to remove the cover and take a look-see. It is still pristine.. not a dent or scratch anywhere. I got my case from the Apple store without hesitation because I love their (speck's) products.. My case is http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-toughskin.html and with the additional screen protectors for sell at the Apple store there is no reason why your iPhone should not look as good as it did out of the box for months.

I have some small etchings on my chrome trim as well - not like it is cosmetically disastrous, but still disheartening considering I paid $600 for it. I never really had any problems until I put it into a silicone case - then it appeared that the silicone and dust kept rubbing and rubbing and etched it up...

I am planning on returning my Speck case, that's for sure.

I have the same case right now - just picked one up. Most reviews have said it is wonderful but some say that it severely scratches the rim. I guess you have to be really diligent about making sure nothing gets in that little edge. Otherwise the case is wonderful...

With all of this hullabaloo about cases scratching iPhones, it almost makes you want to carry it bare!

-jb

I've taken mine out everytime I wanted to dock it, or clean it. I took it out again just now, examined it closely under bright sunlight, and there are no scratches, small or otherwise, on my iPhones' chrome trim.

I know how mine got there! I bought it on the 29th and was at the dentist Saturday morning. I had it in my hand and the next thing I know it's on the ground. oops! Dent #1. I now have a case but I'm sure there will be many more inciDENTS!

I purchased Belkin Acrylic Case, and I don't have any problems. Nice thing about this case is it has a removable belt clip and also you use it as a stand for video viewing, and it is easy access to side controls

I agree. I was so happy with the case when I got it because it was black and not bulky at all. Plus it doesn't have any clips or other bulk. However, after about three days, I noticed the exact same thing. Not sure what the solution is, but that case is not going on my phone any more.

I noticed the exact same thing. Although they are very small, almost unnoticable, unless you look for it.

I too don't know how they got there... i haven't dropped or banged the phone yet. 😉

I don't konw how they got there either but, since you've been using the iPhone, I'm going to assume that you did it.

I have the incase rubber case and dont have any problems... weird

No dents or scratches here, and I've been using the Incase rubber case since Day 1.