Yep, got the same email. Still a bit disappointed, though, as this kind of bait-and-switch (scare quotes intentially left out) seems to be a fairly common occurrence with Buy.com for whatever. I remember there was a class action suit against them a while ago (late 90's, I think) for pulling the exact same thing with a great deal on a 21" monitor.
They kept the ad up for about two whole days, then didn't cancel the orders or begin refunding the money until about a week later. Makes me wonder if there isn't some kind of behind-the-scenes accountant maneuvering going on there where they're artificially inflating their sales numbers or something like that.
As it is, I'll buy small ticket items from them if there's little risk, but that's about it. Just don't trust them for anything that's more than a few bucks.
And for the curious who didn't get in on the non-deal, here's the email:
Dear Scrimmy,
We are writing to you regarding your order #xxxxxxxx.
At Buy.com we strive to provide the widest assortment of high-quality products at everyday low prices.
However, sometimes circumstances beyond our control affect our selection.
We were recently informed that item SanDisk 4GB Cruzer Micro USB 2.0 Flash Drive on your order contained information that was in error.
Because of this, the product has been automatically cancelled from your order.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
If you have any questions, please visit customer support at buy.com/support.
We appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Customer Support