iPhone case vs. Apple Care & being MM

[vanillacourage]

I want a new iPhone case and have found one that I really like, for $40. There are cheaper ones out there, but not many attractive ones that actually protect your phone - and since my 4-year-old plays with my phone, I thought I needed decent protection.

But then I remembered that I bought Apple Care with the phone, which will repair/replace a phone damaged by accidental drops for $49. So maybe splurging on a protective case is not MM?

[joenali]

Apple care does not cover damage to a cracked screen, only damage to the inside of the phone. I would get a case!

[shortcake2675]

I use an otterbox defender. $20 on amazon.

[ckinla]

definitely get both.