Unable to save from .ai to .eps in Illustrator CS6 or CC

I have created vector artwork in Illustrator CS6. I've saved the file successfully as an "ai" file. Now, I'm trying to do a new "save as" into an eps, but the file never saves nor appears in the folder I'm trying to save to. I've been using Illustrator for over 7 years to do this sort of thing, and since upgrading to CC I'm having this problem. (I've been using a work around, where I save as a PDF and then reopen in Photoshop to convert to an EPS) I'm running OS X 10.8.5 and have tried both Illustrator CS6 and CC.
For workflow illustrative purposes.
1. I open the ai file
2. File --> Save As...
3. Save As dialog box comes up
4. File name shows as ----> Save As: MyFileName.ai
5. I choose from pull down menu --> Format: Illustrator EPS (eps)
6. File name now shows as ----> Save As: MyFileName.eps
7. I hit "Save"
8. File does not show up in folder. I do a spotlight for that name, and nothing.
Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated!

Vikrant,
Thanks for the quick response! I'm sorry I did not include that bit in my step by step.
Yes, the EPS Options pop up does come up. I've tried saving as an Illustrator CC (17.0) EPS and as a legacy Illustrator CS6 and CS5 format. I have attached a screen capture of the box.

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