The iPhone 5 (and the previous versions) is one of the gadgets that may not come out with a warranty in some selected areas, but yes, the brand name is enough to give it a protected aura. Apple is one of the main gadget-producing giant in US and will always make sure that it stays on the top of the list. Other competitors may also try to come up with their market edge gadgets, but AAPL (Apple Inc. in NASDAQ) will always have a head start on all of them with at least 5 years of lead.
However, buying such gadgets from Apple Inc. with shipping all around the world is not at all easy. US based shipments may be free, but other than that, all around the world, shipment of Apple gadgets may require a lot of effort.
Shipping iPhone 5 to Your Doorstep:
Apple stores may only accept US based visa and credit cards. If you still do not know how to get the shipment done to you, the best way is to find out if anyone, you know lives in any state in the US. The first payment can be made by your relative.
Not many shipment companies may offer discounted prices, and may take up a lot of time in the delivery of parcels as well. However, if you want smooth shipping without taking up much delivery time, make sure you hire professional services. Many shipping service providers now save you around seventy to eighty percent cost of shipping al around the world if you buy the package of accessories for the gadgets you buy like the iPhone 5 covers, cases, and skins etc, from them..
It is very easy for you to get an inside US address from the shippers to get your products shipped not to take too much time than required. Obviously, you would have to access a retail or wholesale store for buying the iPhone, or the other Apple gadgets, so why not have an inside address easily to get all your shipment done successfully.
After your relative has taken up the package from the Apple store, all you need in is to feed him the information of the next delivery destination. If however, you do not have any relative in US, get a company to provide a US address (obviously the warehouse the company will own), the Apple store will ship the product to the warehouse. After that, the company officials ask for your details, the address etc, and will manage up the most affordable shipping charges for you.
Buying Other Stuff:
Sometimes such companies not only provide you with the warehouse addresses so you can ship only Apple gadgets, but if you want something to be purchased and delivered to you from US, they will use the dedicated address for you for all the shipments. You do not have to pay any charges for the address dedication and you can always use the warehouse address to get stuff like clothes, shoes, other gadgets, electronics, etc.