Often high priced unlocked phones are sold when there is a new flagship high end phone. This is uncommon in the states because of subsidized pricing and contra

Often high priced unlocked phones are sold when there is a new flagship high end phone. This is uncommon in the states because of subsidized pricing and contractual lock-in, but if you buy an unlocked nexus one and go contract free you can sell your phone in a year to get the new unlocked nexus two.