I was in Best Buy (Houston) yesterday, not there to get a phone but just had to go and look. They have the Verizon GNex for free for new customers or for 2 year upgrade.
Same sale in NJ. Although I still got mine free from VZW, once I get the mail in rebate debit card. It was on sale for $99, a $50 renewal discount and a $50 MIR.
Picked up mine last week in Wichita, Ks. Still have to pay the $30 Verizon upgrade fee but I was looking at extending my 2-year contract anyway since it was about due. I thought - a Nexus for free? Why not? Loving it so far!!