For some years now, ever since AMD stopped leapfrogging with intel, intel has stopped cutting prices along with generation changes, they just stop selling the old generation and pretty much sell the new one at relatively the same price.
So short answer is no, don't hold your breath.
Doubtful. There isn't really any serious competition against it. Plus with it being a 'k' series, it is meant for the enthusiast crowd; which products in that market almost never drop in cost.
For some years now, ever since AMD stopped leapfrogging with intel, intel has stopped cutting prices along with generation changes, they just stop selling the old generation and pretty much sell the new one at relatively the same price.
So short answer is no, don't hold your breath.