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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I'm guessing the number one reason is just plain confidence. Confidence that it will fit the device perfectly and perform as expected. Some people don't want to spend the time researching such a basic accessory to make sure it's right for their device. They want a turn-key solution. It's the same reason some people don't look any farther than the high-dollar Otterbox when looking for a cover to protect their phone. They know it will work without having to wade through user reviews to see how (or if) it fits/performs.
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Confidence and also experience. I've bought the cheaper covers more than once in the past, but in only ONE case over the years did I actually really LIKE one and keep it on the device. The exception was an Omoton cover for my Voyage.
All the rest of the cheaper covers I tried had one or more issues. Sharpish edges is a common one, I read a lot and can't abide anything that is not completely comfortable in my hand. (The Omoton had rounded edges.)
Magnets that clack loudly is another frequent offender and something I hate! I've also encountered covers with too strong magnets, so every time I wanted to read I felt like I was prying the cover open.
I also want good fit, and I've occasionally had cheap covers that, when I realized I didn't like them, were nearly impossible to remove again without worrying over possible damaging the e-ink substrate.
It's all the negative experiences with the cheaper covers that has made me tend to just buy the overpriced official cover. In the long run, it is cheaper, as I don't end up with a pile of covers I don't like and that aren't worth the postage to return and don't sell on eBay.
My Kobo Aura ONE official cover is still going strong, looks nice and has felt great in my hand for years now. In this case, the cheaper cover I initially purchased was not totally terrible, but the official cover just feels SO MUCH BETTER!
Having that wonderful comfy feeling cover is worth the extra money, especially when you keep a device for a number of years. It's a pleasure every time I pick up my reader, which is often!
That said, I bought an official Nook cover back in 2011 and didn't like it. Boxy and not comfortable. I ended up with an even more expensive Oberon leather cover that time!
Anyway, so often I've gone with a cheap cover, always reading many positive reviews and ending up either hating it or just tolerating it, I'm now inclined towards just going with an official cover.
I guess I'm fussy about covers...
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