Run ur thing over and over to create some friction...
That's what she said.
Sorry, I had to, lol.
I've been raw dogging it with my Sensation 4G since I got it, and so far it's screen is as pristine as it was out of the box (knock wood.) Then again, I keep it in my right front pocket with nothing else in it, so there's nothing to scratch it. As stated before, Gorilla Glass is not scratch-proof, but scratch resistant (and does a great job of it, too.) I ran my HD2 for 2 years without a SP with no problems, and my S4G seems to be just as durable. I'm just super careful about how I carry and handle my device, rather than haphazardly tossing it into my pocket along with keys, change, and other dangerous bits.
It's not that I'm against screen protectors, I got tired of wasting money on sub-par products, so I figured I would wait until other users found something worth trying. These seem to be a great value, so I think I'll give them a shot. $3 and change isn't much of a loss if they don't work out.
About the curved glass... as much of a PITA it is for screen protectors, the idea is actually ingenious. Because the screen is set into the device, there's less chance of it getting scratched from dropping it face-down. I'm also using a TPU case, which is raised around the edges, protecting the screen even further from drops. However, if this SP works out like I hope, I'm going to look for a slimmer case with less of a raised edge.
About the seller's shipping ethics... I definitely think it's shady that he's marking orders as shipped, and not shipping for days later. Is he using stamps for postage on standard envelopes? If so, then there's no excuse for him not to fill out an envelope, slap a stamp on it, and drop it in his outgoing mail. However, if he's using padded envelopes, or using more postage than a stamp, it's just not economical for him to drive to the post office for every order. The gas alone would eliminate his profit margin. Regardless, he should note in his shipping policy that it can take several days to ship. Being honest with your customers goes a long way, and at his price, I doubt he would lose a single customer over such a condition. I'm just glad so many of you have posted your experiences, so I'll know what to expect when ordering.
Anyway, thanks OP for the info, I'll be placing my order Tuesday!
Edit- OP, can you comment on your SP's current condition after months of use? Someone mentioned that it becomes less slick, and causes touch screen responsiveness issues... is this the case with yours?