Shopping options for a mobile phone today are many, as long as you know what you want your phone to do, or as long as you know the brand you want it to be. If you checked your local electronic stores and mobile service providers, and they don't sell any model of the Samsung Galaxy S, then your sole choice left if to buy it from an on-line shop.
Buy Samsung Galaxy S (source: n1wireless.com)
However, with the online stores you might be forced to pay the full price for the phone, if you don't get it from a mobile phone service provider. These providers can sell the phone for a s low as $50, but only with a 2 year contract and a brand new activation.This is not all! If you don't have coverage from them in your area, you won't be able to buy the phone. The last thing to pay attention to is the network used by the phone: a GSM phone will not work in a CDMA network, nor the other way around.
For instance the Samsung Galaxy S from the image above is being sold usually by the T-Mobile company in the United States, but from this page you can get it unlocked, and for $375. The model is the Galaxy S Vibrant 4Gand it is considered a pretty good mobile phone.
Buy Samsung Galaxy S (source: images.bestbuy.com)
If you prefer a cell phone with a sliding option, then you could take into consideration Sprint's Model, the Galaxy S Epic 4G. The best buy website is selling this one for $150, but only if you also get a new subscription. Otherwise, the full price for this device is $650. To get your today, click here.
But because there are many more models Galaxy S phones available, you better do another shopping search for the one you like more, or are interested in.