I don't know what's up BUT...both Midsouth and Midwayusa and having a sale on Nikon Monarch scopes...When you can get a Nikon Monarch 3-9X40 for $229.95...you just can't beat that! These are GREAT scopes..VERY comparable to the Leupold VX-II!
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/nikon_monarch_sale.asp
Midwayusa.com...January flyer....
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/nikon_monarch_sale.asp
Midwayusa.com...January flyer....