The short story: just picked up a Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 BDC, new in box, for $109 (or $99... depending on how you look at it).
The long story: I've been scouring for a good deal and have been wanting something with a little higher magnification than a 3-9. The Prostaff 4-12 was intriguing to me, and I know Nikon is running a BDC promo for $30 off any BDC scope starting Aug 3 (the local Dick's put the rebate forms out early, that's how I know). Anyway, figured I'd get in on that deal once it was out but yesterday I decided to call the Dick's in the town where I work just to see if they had anything different than my hometown Dick's. The guy rattled off a few scopes then mentioned he had a Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 BDC for $129.97. Of course, I asked him to repeat and verify some information on the scope as I couldn't believe it was that cheap. He indicated it was and that it was on clearance. I asked him to hold it for me to see, and went over during my lunch today. On the drive over I was still thinking it was probably a mistake or, at best, some old model from 2010 that somehow hadn't sold. Low and behold, when I got there it was in fact the recent Prostaff, Model #6729, made in the Philippines. I mentioned that the Nikon rebate is starting Friday and that I'd like to be able to get in on that as well, and in the meantime the guy behind the counter indicated that this scope is now ringing up for $219... apparently they have price changes for whatever reason and the scope was now coming off clearance. He indicated he could give it to me for $129 right now but if I walk away it's going back up to $219 as soon as I leave. Needless to say, I grabbed it along with the special note he wrote for the cashier to discount the price to $129 from the $219 that it was ringing at. I also had a $20 off $100 Dick's coupon, bringing my final total to $109. And, I had a 200 Dick's bonus points coupon that, with the $109 I spent on the scope, will qualify for a $10 Dick's certificate. So, in the end I guess you could say I got it for $99.
The scope was in the display case but it was new in box and is in perfect condition. Needless to say, I'm a happy camper as I have the scope I wanted for an amazing price.
Thanks everyone for the insight and advice!