[Edit: price has dropped another $10]
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G 16GB Black: $449.95
International stock, shipping is $38.95 = $488.90
White model [here])http://www.shoppingsquare.com.au/p_412970_Samsung_Galaxy_S5_16GB_G900I_LTE_4G_Smart_Phone_white)
This is the G900I international asia model, so it has a lot of mobile frequencies:
4G LTE: 700 850 900 1800 1900 2100 2600
3G: 850 900 1900 2100
GSM: 850 900 1800 1900
I was holding out for the S6, but with pricing looking to be $900+ I couldn't justify holding out.
Cheapest 4G model on static ice by about $30
If you are after Australia stock, check this ozbargain, of $599 + shipping (this grey import is about $130 cheaper).
$500. How much of a saving is that?
Need to balance the savings against the risks.