Anyone who is still looking for close-outs on these may want to check Cabelas. I bought 2 today, 3-18's, one 44mm and the other 50m both with firedot reticles. The 44mm was $750 the 50mm was $850 but they could not find the box so they gave me another 10% off, so $765. That's both with tax for less than $1,600.
They also has a 2-12 with the CDS ZL but no illumination for $700.00.
Thought this was a great deal even though I didn't really need either but couldn't pass up the deal.
Good Luck.