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"Cases That Cost More Than the iPhone 5C\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Case-Mate Madison\n\n\nCase-Mate offers a plethora of affordable iPhone covers. However, the \"Madison,\" with its quilted leather and crystal bits, comes in at $100. \nCost: $100\nImage: Case-Mate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Sector 5 Case\n\n\nThe Sector 5 is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum billet, built with aerospace-grade polymer, boasts a super plush ultra-suede back plate and gets a proprietary Flux finish. \nCost: $139.95 \nImage: ElementCase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Mulberry Slate Blue Grainy Print Leather Case\n\n\nMulberry promises its leather pouch \"will relax and soften beautifully with age.\" We hope so, as at $140 you're going to want to keep it around for a few years. \nCost: $140\nImage: Mulberry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Gucci Logo Embossed Case\n\n\nIn case your buddies miss the \"G\" logos embossed on this case, there's that little green and red tag to flaunt. \nCost: $160.54 \nImage: Farfetch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Paul Smith Vintage Signature Stripe\n\n\nAt $170, each stripe on Paul Smith's \"Signature\" case will cost you around $1.80. \nCost: $170\nImage: Paul Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Jimmy Crystal iPhone Case\n\n\nYou can't have a luxury case roundup without a bit of brash Swarovski bling. \nCost: $175\nImage: Bloomingdale's\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Ronin Bocote\n\n\nThis case's price tag can be attributed to its exotic South American hardwood and hand-finished manufacturing process. \nCost: $179.95\nImage: ElementCase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Dolce &amp; Gabbana \r\nFruit and Floral Patent Leather Sleeve\n\n\nIt's Dolce and Gabbana, daaahling. \nCost: $195 \nImage: Net-a-Porter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Continental Couture Stingray Skin Leather Cases\n\n\nWondering why these cases cost so much? Have you ever tried to catch a stingray?\nCost: $279.79 \nImage: Continental Couture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Burberry Heart Print Case\n\n\nFinally, at $495, this Burberry case is almost as expensive as the contract-free 5C. \nCost: $495\nImage: Burberry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe iPhone 5C made headlines this week for its affordable $99 price point when you buy the phone in the U.S. on contract. We thought it would be fun to put that cheap figure into perspective.\nThe price tag is so low, you could easily find a case for your new handset that costs more than the device itself. \nSee also: 10 iPhone 5S Cases to Protect Your New Apple Toy\nTake a look through our gallery of luxury covers that cost more than the iPhone 5C. Will you be splashing out on a designer case? Have your say in the comments below. \nImage: iBrandusa/Etsy"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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