yea Barnes and Nobles prices are very high compared to the cost of the nook-- crazy!
But just go to eBay, there are cases for as little as $5.44 (free shipping), and VERY nice leather cases for as little as $10.... some of the cases on eBay even come with stylus, screen protector, a clip on light, and/or wall and car chargers (usually between $15-$20ish to get all that). Save yourself headache and money by just getting your Nook Simple Touch case from eBay.
(here's a link to US sellers, $15 and under cases: http :/ /www. ebay .com/sch/i.html?LH_PrefLoc=1&LH_Price=..15%40c&_trkparms=65 %253A1%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=nook+s imple+touch+cover&_dmpt=US_Tablet_Accessories&_mPr RngCbx=1&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_s c=1)
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