Verizonwireless has the nest thermostat for $249.99 with a $50 visa gift card. Combine with amex offer to get another $25 off (i.e., 10%). 2 day shipping is free and tax likely appliesCheck your local energy companies to see if there are any further discounts / rebates (Coned in NYC has a $25 rebate)https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/nest-learning-thermostat-3rdgeneration/
when you're finish with all the rebates in nyc you down to almost $0. on mine i actually made extra $10 on it.