My date was changed then changed again and today I got the automated phone call. I buy lots of Dells and have for many years. Called the toll free number they mentioned in the phone call and got someone who I told wasn't giving me the answer I wanted. She put me into Customer Care (India from what I could tell) and I was assured my order was not cancelled that that it would ship on the 26th and to compensate me for my problems, he was going to get it shipped overnight (he says a $69 dollar value). So, I told him to put that in an email which he did.
Now, I still have no faith in this at all but now that I have something else in writing, I do feel I have somewhat of a bargaining chip.
I would gladly share the email here but and will if, in fact, I receive the HD but I'm not jinxing my chances by posting it here and fracking it up.

Paul

traker1001 said:***EDIT***
Yes I realize their is one of these rants in everyone of the thread like this.Yup. But yours was particularly enjoyable.

As for me...
No phone call, no cancellation email, but my order has been "changed" and there's still no record of it in Dell's system. Not looking good.

I vow to NEVER order another Dell price mistake.
This week, anyway.

I bitched enough to my 'point of contact' and for $120 with tax, mine is shipping on the 28th via overnight (for free for my 'troubles). I am a regular Dell buyer so maybe that has something to do with it. I won't rest until I get the drive and verify that it's not a used drive. That's not what I'm paying for.

anyone get a refund yet?

I also got charged. But this is the kicker. They sent me a tracking invoice. So it leads me to believe. I will be getting the drives. When I had received the cancellation email. i just sent back a blank message and few days later the status changed.

Update. Drives arrived today. OEM packaging made in Thailand . Card charged appropriate amount. Thanks OP!