OK. I over reacted. It turns out that DFS put a hold on the order but did not notify me. I was able to verify my account, they released the order, and I got a confirmation of shipment within 2 hours. Faith restored. However ... the notification that things could be delayed up to a month because of China needs To be on the ORDER PAGE. Tell people up front.   
I've done business with Dell for 20+ years. I just ordered an Inspiron for my small business based on the prior EXCELLENT products and service. I ordered it on Saturday, June 18th. The estimated delivery when I ordered it was one week. I just checked the order status, June 22st. The order isn't even in the system. In addition, checking status screen has a pop-up that says due to China lo known, delays of up to 30 days could occur? In addition, status isn't updated until whatever comes from China is shipped? What?  If you put that warning in your SALES page I would have postponed my order.  I'll wait a week. If I don't have something definitive, Dell better be prepared to cancel my order AND lose me as a customer. Hey Dell, stop deceiving customers. Put the delay on the SALES page. Nobody wants to be hoodwinked.
Deceptive Practices regarding deliver of computer?