The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR is on sale at B&H for $1596.95 - and possibly it is on sale elsewhere. Not a bad price since it is the VR model.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175033-REG/nikon_af_s_nikkor_24_70mm_f_2_8e.html
The non-VR model (the older version) is also on sale for $1446.95.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520637-USA/Nikon_2164_AF_S_Nikkor_24_70mm_f_2_8G.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175033-REG/nikon_af_s_nikkor_24_70mm_f_2_8e.html
The non-VR model (the older version) is also on sale for $1446.95.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520637-USA/Nikon_2164_AF_S_Nikkor_24_70mm_f_2_8G.html