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   6-15-11

   MrsFF says:

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   We’re on the case

   Sure — you can shell out thirty bucks or more for a cover to protect your iPhone from the inevitable slips and drops… but why spend so much when you can get the protection your smartphone needs for less than five dollars? As a bonus, at such low prices, you can afford to get a few for different situations.

   Meritline: The Credit Card Holder Case for iPhone 4 at $2.99 is just one of a few hundred iPhone cases Meritline offers for under five bucks. (See their other phone covers here.) Most of their products will ship directly from China.

   Overstock: You will find lots of covers at Overstock.com in the under-five-dollar range, and also a few great options for just a little bit more.

   Amazon.com: The huge online retailer has a surprising number of decent low-cost iPhone cases — and even when you tack on non-Prime shipping charges, many of them still come out to under five dollars.

   Budget Gadgets: Lots of cheap iPhone cases can be found at this Chinese importer’s site. (We have the feeling, though, that the Louis Vuitton cover for $2.26 isn’t the real deal.)

   Deal Extreme: Another straight-outta-Asia importer, on their site, you can find lots of iPhone cases, accessories and related gadgetry for only a few bucks (including shipping).

   On the other hand, if you’re looking for something unique, beautiful and strictly made in America, you must check out the American-made bamboo iPhone cases from Oregon by a company called Grove. Carved from solid bamboo and available in two finishes, these cases can also be plain, custom engraved, or you can choose from one of several very cool artisan designs.

   Featured above: Weave Hard Case Cover for Apple iPhone 4, Snap-on Rubber Coated Case for Apple iPhone 4, Lime Green Card Holder Case for iPhone 4.