Okay, it's not dead, yet, apparently. FW has several people posting success calling in to get the deal.
I stopped in at my local Staples, just curious, and walked out with a 160GB Maxtor sub in my greedy little hands for just over $60 after tax, plus printed $30 rebate form.
The CSR's eyes got real big when the rebate form printed after the already great deal. He almost forgot to take my signed copy of the cc receipt, before he walked away to go get himself a couple drives.
Best HD deal I've seen.
Thanks!