i stalled on this deal, wanting to try the multiplayer and deciding which platform to go with.
i just did a live chat with 2 reps at origin who told me that the promo is still going and that they are having a know technical issue on their website. they told me not to worry and to just order...
made an account to post my thanks to OP for this thread. picked up a pair for $45 with the newegg groupon. had been wanting a pair and couldn't pass them up for that price.