>we find that the GSM model is cheaper to import than the Verizon LTE model is to buy without contract.
The Verizon LTE model is $650 off contract. Third party retailers may charge more because they only otherwise make money if people sign contracts and generate commissions. I read Radio Shack and Best Buy charge $750 for the commitment free device. But if you go to a corporate Verizon shop or buy it off the web, it's $650.
That said: I actually found that with my corporate negotiated discount with Verizon getting me $50 off a device if you signed a contract, it is cheaper for me to add a contract line to get the subsidized price, and then immediately cancel it and pay the ETF rather than buy the phone outright. Doing that also means I only pay sales tax on the subsidized price rather than the full $650.
If you're in California you'll pay tax on the whole $650 unfortunately.
Re:Galaxy Nexus Available In US
by mark_march on Thursday December 15, 2011 @07:42PM
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The verizon Galaxy Nexus off contact is 650+tax.
Re:Galaxy Nexus Available In US
by dddddannyyyyy on Thursday December 15, 2011 @07:47PM
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You are correct. I only looked at the price at Best Buy, which is $799. Wirefly is $709.
The GSM model also happens to be pentaband 3g, so it works with TMobile and AT&T in the US. I've been using mine on TMobile for 2 weeks now, bought for about $730 from Expansys.
And yes, it is awesome. Just make sure you unlock the bootloader immediately, so you dont have to wipe it later if you choose to unlock then.