Its a common complaint on here over the years and the usual analogy of a buying a new car (or other goods!) applies: you tend to get a better deal if the item is about to be replaced by a newer one. Unfortunately, mobile phones have a shelf life of about 3 - 6 months then another model comes out. I would guess looking at the release date and availability to the public of the 1020, it seems to be priced right then and now.
We're now 6 months down the line and its more than likely the replacement is coming which may be another factor in the drop. That and MS need a little more traction to WinPho now they've absorbed the Nokia phones division.
I'm like BoB - don't bother looking at the prices after purchase as it just breeds discontent when in reality, the device has served you well so far in the intervening period. Even more so when you notice that the latest models just seem so much better!
