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AMARILLO, Texas - Texas-based Hastings Entertainment Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Company officials say the reorganization filing includes its parent company, Draw Another Circle, and sister brands Movie Stop and SPImages.

A statement posted Monday on the Hastings website says the Chapter 11 process will help prepare the business for an intended sale, while providing protections and financing to continue operations. Further financial details weren’t released.

Hastings will no longer accept or honor deposits for movie purchases and will no longer rent games. Hastings gift cards expire July 13, 2016. The company’s buyback program has been suspended.
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In-Store Sales / Discounts / Liquidation will vary from Online Sale / Coupon offerings

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General
Question: What is Hastings / GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. Currently there are 146 superstores. Hastings also operates www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.

Question: Gee, this is a really long FAQ. Doesn't Hasting have their own FAQ for customers?
Answer:
Hastings does have their own FAQ. You can read Hastings' official FAQ by clicking here. However, this FAQ goes into many details that Hastings' own FAQ does not. So be sure to read through all of this before asking a question!

NEW!
Question: How can I filter and sort Used Video Games to remove the out of stock items?
Answer:
Find the "Stock" dropdown menu option when browsing the used game selection and choose "In Stock." Games that have been purchased in the past day and are now out of stock may still appear.

NEW!
Question: Where can I find clearance video games and other clearance items?
Answer:
Clearance Video Games are in New condition; Plus $2.28 shipping per game
Click Here For Overall Video Game Clearance Items > Sort by Platform on the drop down menu
Click Here For Overall Clearance Items

Game / Item Condition
Question: What is the difference between "used" and "previously viewed" items on GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
"Used" games and movies are items that have been traded in to a Hastings retail location by a customer. "Previously viewed" games and movies are items that Hastings has rented out to customers at their retail locations but are now selling to the public.

When it comes to video games, most CAGs report no real difference between the two other than some ancillary stickers, but both "used" and "previously viewed" games are subject to being scratched, abused, or incomplete depending how well it was previously taken care of.

When it comes to movies, the "Previously Viewed" rental versions often lack features from the full retail versions and may come in different boxes, have different UPCs, have white barcode stickers around the center ring of the disc, etc.

You may encounter a situation where a customer has purchased a "previously used" item from Hastings, then traded it back into Hastings, thus making it a "used" item. This practiced is frowned upon by most customers, but Hastings has shown next to no incentive to change it. It mostly happens with movies.

Question: Do used and previously viewed video games come complete with the original case and manual?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com states as follows:

Due to the nature of used products; booklet inserts, digital movie downloads and manuals are not guaranteed in our used video games, movies and CDs.
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However, the vast majority of CAGs have reported that a large majority of their games do arrive complete. Incomplete games are more of an exception rather than the rule.

Question: Are used collector's editions and limited editions of games guaranteed to come with extras like bonus discs, statutes, and other items?
Answer:
No. Hopefully the used CE and LE games would at least come with all of the discs, but this is not guaranteed. And there is absolutely no guarantee other physical items or "swag" will be included for these used copies. However, CAGs have reported that they have purchased used CE and LE games and received all of the extras. If you order a used CE or LE and it does not come with the extras, just contact customer service and ask about a return/refund.

Question: What condition do "used" and "previously viewed" discs come in?
Answer:
Mosts CAGs seem to get games in good, playable condition if not better. However, there have been cases of receiving a game so scratched up that it would not load/play. These games can be returned to GoHastings.Com at no cost to the customer for a full refund.

NEW!
Question: Are New condition games factory sealed or gutted and re-sealed?
Answer:
As of mid-2013, Hastings retail stores have adopted a policy of gutting games then storing the game discs, manuals and DLC papers separately. This is so they do not have to lock up games or put security cases on games yet still allow the customer to physically handle the boxes in-store. When a new game is sold, Hasting will either re-seal the game or they will place the game in a bag that cannot be opened if you want to return the game as new.

Shipping
Question: Why are my items shipping individually? Why does GoHastings.Com include a shipping charge for each individual item ordered?
Answer:
Hastings does not have warehouses for fulfilling internet orders. All items are shipped from individual brick and mortar retail stores. If your order contains multiple items, your order may ship from multiple locations at different times if one location does not have all of the items you ordered. Because items could ship from more than one location, GoHastings.Com charges a per item shipping fee. Yes this can be frustrating, so its best to either get over it if you intend to shop at GoHastings.Com, or if you can't get over it, shop elsewhere. Like all "deals," include the shipping price per item into consideration for the total cost of the game being purchased.

UPDATED!
Question: How much is shipping per item?
Answer:
Video Games and PC software ship for $2.28 per item.

CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays ship for $1.29 per item.

Books have a per-order charge of $3.00 plus $0.99 shipping per book ordered.

Game Hardware, Electronics and Trends have a per-order charge of $1.99 plus $0.10 shipping per ounce for each item ordered.

Full shipping information, including expedited shipping prices, can be found HERE.

Occasionally, GoHastings.Com offers free or reduced shipping promotions.

Please note, books used to ship for $0.96 per order with no per item charge but Hastings discontinued that pricing scheme as of January 10, 2014. CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays used to ship for $0.96 per item, but Hastings raised that price to the current cost as of approximately May 25, 2014.

Question: How long does it take GoHastings.Com to ship my order?
Answer:
Standard Shipping:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 3-10 Days

Priority / Expedited Mail:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 2 - 3 Days

Question: What service does GoHastings.Com use to ship items?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com primarily ships items using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Video games ship via USPS First Class Mail. Books, movies and music ship via USPS Media Mail. Larger orders may ship via UPS.

Question: Will GoHastings.Com give me a tracking number for each shipment?
Answer:
Every shipment usually has a tracking number associated with it. If you did not see a tracking number in the shipping confirmation email, check your order history on GoHastings.Com.

Question: What will GoHastings.Com ship my items in?
Answer:
It will vary. Hastings might use a yellow paper mailer with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a white plastic envelope with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a stiffer paper/lighter cardboard envelope with no padding. Hastings will try to jam as many items into any of the above envelope options as possible, resulting in frequently damaged books, broken game/movie/CD cases, etc. On rare occasions, someone at Hastings will have the common sense to put larger or heavier items into a box for safer shipping, but even then they will neglect to use padding. Hastings used to ship items in a white plastic poly-bag with absolutely no padding or protection, but after numerous complaints, the company claims these are supposed to be phased out and no longer in use. They still pop up from time to time.

Order Cancellations / Out Of Stock Items
Question: Why was an item cancelled out of my order? Why is that item back in stock right now?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com fills their stock from their Hastings brick and mortar retail locations. Additionally, GoHastings.Com sells items on Amazon and eBay. Their online inventory system is antiquated and does not update stock instantaneously across physical store locations, GoHastings.Com, Amazon, and eBay. Therefore if someone bought the same item first in store/on Amazon/on eBay, their order will be fulfilled first and your item will be cancelled if there is not enough inventory to go around, even though you thought the item was in stock. Yes this sucks, but now you know about it so you can simply choose not to shop at GoHastings in the future if you can't deal with it. No need to endlessly complain about it in posts. Consider writing a letter to the president of Hastings, whose contact info can be found below this FAQ.

Because Hastings' physical store locations accept trade-ins for the used items that they sell, an item that was out of stock may quickly come back into stock if someone trades in the same item, or if someone returns the same item. However, as stated above, GoHastings.Com has an antiquated online system, and they will not be able to fulfill any items on your order once they have been canceled. You will have to re-order the item, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point your originally ordered under.

Question: I just ordered something and now it shows as out of stock, either on my order history page or on the item's page. Will my order be canceled?
Answer:
Probably not, but it is still possible. GoHastings.Com updates its inventory count immediately when sales from the website are made. Therefore if they had one item, and you ordered it, it will now show up as out of stock on GoHastings.Com. However, if someone ordered it off Hastings' eBay or Amazon Marketplace listings first, they may fulfill that order first and cancel your order. Also, if someone walks into the store and purchases the item before it is pulled to ship to you, your order will be canceled. Additionally, store employees may not be able to locate the item and thus cancel your order for that reason. Hastings also has a problem on their website where items in your order history show as out of stock, sometimes regardless of the actual stock. Your best bet is to take a deep breath and not worry about it.

Sale Pricing
NEW!
Question: How can I tell if one promotion or discount is better than a different commonly offered promotion or discount?
Answer:
The following guides are only for video games since they take into consideration the $2.28 per game shipping price. You will have to do your own math for music/movies, books, trends/electronics and other shipping sales.

Remember, stock and prices fluctuate constantly and may not be the same by the next sale.

The math in the Buy 2 Get 1 For $1 deal assumes you choose three equally priced games to maximize your potential savings.

Free Shipping:
Vs. 96¢ Per Item Shipping: Use free shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use free shipping with items $11.40 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use free shipping with items $9.12 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use free shipping with items $7.60 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use free shipping with items $6.91 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use free shipping with items $5.70 and less

96 Cent Shipping:
Vs. Free Shipping: Wait for Free Shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $6.60 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $5.28 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.40 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.00 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $3.30 and less

20% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $11.40, use 20% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $6.60, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $2.50, use 20% Off

25% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $9.12, use 25% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $5.28, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $4.00, use 25% Off

30% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $7.60, use 30% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.40, use 30% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $10, use 30% Off

Buy 2 Get 1 For $1:
Vs. Free Shipping: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. $0.96 Shipping: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less

33% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $6.91, use 33% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.00, use 33% Off

40% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $5.70, use 40% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $3.30, use 40% Off

Question: GoHastings.Com totally raised their prices prior to the sale! OMGWTFBBQSauce! Should I call the police / attorney general / president of the United States?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com claims to not raise their prices prior to sales. Their pricing is based on algorithms that consider things like supply, demand, competitor pricing, market rates, etc. If a game was $10 before the sale and $15 24 hours into the sale, chances are there were only a couple of copies of the game and someone bought one when the sale started, thus affecting the supply and demand. You are not the only one monitoring a Wish List on GoHastings.Com. However, there have been some clearly documented instances of raising prices right before a sale, especially with books rather than games.

Promotional Deal Codes
Question: Why is the promotional code not applying to my order?
Answer:
Certain M-rated games carry the disclaimer that "This item is only available for purchase by customers age 17 and older." If you have such a game in your cart, be sure to check the box by the "Check Out" button that says "I am at least 17 years of age" before clicking the "Apply Promotion Code" button to apply the promotional code.

Additionally, some promotional codes only apply to select qualifying titles. Be sure that your order only contains such titles. Occasionally the GoHastings.Com programmers miss something and games that are supposed to qualify do not work with the promotional code. If this is the case, please contact GoHastings.Com. Contact information can be found below this FAQ.

Question: Can I use more than one promotional code at the same time? Can I stack promotional codes?
Answer:
No, you can only apply one promotional code per order. This prevents code stacking. If there are two promotional codes valid at the same time that you would like to use, you must place two or more separate orders.

Question: What time do promotions normally begin / end?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com operates based on the Central Time Zone. Weekly promotions usually start on Sunday and usually last the whole week. Various other promotions may have different start times and durations. Promotions usually begin at midnight Central time. However, sometimes the new promotions take a while to go "live" on the website, so always double check your order that the correct discounted price is shown.

Order Problems and Contacting Customer Service
(Including Returns/Replacements for Wrong Item or Damaged/Defective Item)
Question: I am trying to place an order and have entered my correct shipping address, billing address and credit card info. The check out page says there is a problem with my information and I need to correct it, but nothing is incorrect. What is going on?!
Answer:
This is a random error that seems to affect some people and not others. There is no known cause for it. People have reported it occurring with different credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.). Some people think it has to do with what web browser you use, so perhaps try a different one. Some people have reported they can't place orders from computers or IP numbers located out of the state where their billing or shipping address is located. The bottom line is there is no fix for this problem from the customer's end. Your only attempt to get it resolved will be to CALL Customer Service. Contact details for Customer Service can be found below this FAQ.

Question: GoHastings.Com sent me a defective game or the wrong game. How do I return it? Can they send me a replacement/correct item?
Answer:
Contact customer service to initiate the return process. Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ. GoHastings.Com will not charge you to ship the game back, and they will give you a full refund, including what you paid initially for shipping. In some instances, they will simply refund the cost of the item and let you keep the defective or wrong item for free. GoHastings.Com will not normally send you a replacement item if you received a defective or incorrect item. They will usually tell you that you must place a new order, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point you originally ordered under.

Question: Something went wrong with my order. How do I contact customer service?
Answer:
Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: Should I call or email customer service?
Answer:
CAGs have reported mixed experiences with both calling and emailing Hastings Customer Service. It is up to your preference. If you are contacting them regarding credit card issues, it may be best to call rather than put highly sensitive information in an email. If you call during business hours, your issue may be resolved right then over the phone. You might also have to wait on hold for a long period of time during peak hours. If you email, you may have to wait up to 48 hours to get a response, especially if you email over the weekend. Often the email replies fail to understand your entire issue with your order. Customer Service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: What is GoHastings.Com return policy?
Answer:
The GoHastings.Com website states their return policy is as follows:

All items purchased through gohastings.com may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, if they meet the following criteria:

  • All new items are in original unopened packaging.
  • Return of product is within 30 days of shipping date.
  • Returned product(s) must be in the original packaging and include any manuals, cabling and accessories in saleable condition.
  • Video Game Systems that are found defective within the 30 day window must make a return using the manufacturer's warranty.
Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
Note: Products purchased through goHastings.com may not be returned to a physical store location for refund.
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However, this can be confusing considering used items, such as games, come in opened packaging. Normally GoHastings has no problem with returns for defective or incorrect used game shipments that are promptly requested. At the very least, if a game item was found to be defective within 30 days of the shipping date, you would have a good argument toward customer service that you should be able to return the game item. Abusing the return policy to replace your own broken items with items from GoHastings inventory wouldn't be a good idea.

Miscellaneous
Question: Does GoHastings.Com collect sales tax?
Answer:
According to GoHastings.Com:

Currently goHastings.com only charges sales tax in states where we have a physical presence. Sales taxes are calculated during the ordering process and will show tax charged for the delivery destination, based on current tax rates. Shipping charges may also be subject to tax in certain states.
Currently sales tax is automatically applied in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
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Question: Where are Hastings brick and mortar retail stores located?
Answer:
Click here to find the location nearest you.

Question: Are the online prices the same in store? Are the online specials valid in store?
Answer:
Generally speaking, no. For used items and for some new items, GoHastings.Com uses algorithms where prices can change multiple times in one day. Hastings retail locations have their own set prices. See your local store for more information. Additionally, online special sales and promotions are not valid in store. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.

Question: Are the brick and mortar retail location advertisements valid online?
Answer:
Generally the prices in the retail location advertisements are not valid on GoHastings.Com. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.



Customer Service Contact Information
Customer Service Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9 am through 9 pm CST
Toll Free Phone Number: (877)-HASTINGS (427-8464)
Fax: (806) 467-8330

Email: service[at]gohastings.com
PM the GoHastings Representative on CAG: gohastings (John) [Not active since October 2013]

Regular Mail:
Hastings Internet, Inc.
3601 Plains Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79102

Comments to the President:
John Marmaduke, President & CEO RIP In Peace

Alan Van Ongevalle, President & COO
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
PO Box 35350
Amarillo, TX 79120-5350



GoHastings.Com / Hastings Entertainment Online Information
Website: http://www.gohastings.com
Retail Store Weekly Ad: http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=StoreAd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gohastings?sk=wall
Twitter: @gohastings
Google+: https://plus.google.com/107834874893127887270/posts
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gohastings/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gohastings
Is the GoHastings.Com server down for everyone or just me?: Click here to check

 
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So good news is Discover Card has something similar to Paypal and refunded me after less than a week. They didn't want to send me the rest of my order or refund me for not sending everything. I'm now glad they are out of business because that is just bad business practice.

 
Mirpkered said:
Went into Hastings today and picked up a couple Stranger in Sword City and Odin Sphere both for vita new at 23.99 each. Also picked up every Nintendo ultra detail figure they had. Very please with that purchase. They had an attack on Titan desk lamp but it was $60 still and only $40% off. That is still to rich for my blood.

While I was there though, a customer pitched an absolute fit about the discount not being more and yelling they would speak to a manager and report them. They would be shut down!! Yo, gothopotamus, too late.
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Hoped the employee fucked him/her up. Literally no harm in it now, as they are guaranteed to be laid off when all the stores close and Hastings corporate doesn't have time to deal with complaints about employees right now, even if the customer does report the employee.

 
Narukami said:
Hoped the employee fucked him/her up. Literally no harm in it now, as they are guaranteed to be laid off when all the stores close and Hastings corporate doesn't have time to deal with complaints about employees right now, even if the customer does report the employee.
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I hope I don't need to explain to you that's still assault and they would go to jail. So yes there's still harm in it. Just because you're going to get laid off doesn't mean you can break the law.

 
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VidgamesgivemeA_D_D said:
I hope I don't need to explain to you that's still assault and they would go to jail. So yes there's still harm in it. Just because you're going to get laid off doesn't mean you can break the law.
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Oh no, no. I meant verbally, not physically. The customer was verbally abusing the employee, so the employee should have responded in kind. With verbal insults.

 
Oh my mistake, where I come from when you say "hope the employee fucked him/her up" that implies physical. Might not want to go off verbally either just because if they get fired before Hastings closes they might miss out on getting an unemployment check for awhile, but that also depends on amount of hours they work per week and tenure I think it can be up to 6 months at least where i live in Texas. 

 
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The employee mostly said that it was story policy. However, I never heard her say once sorry about our policy. And nor should she. The customer was very rude. I was looking in the same section she was and was grabbing thing in front of people and generally being a pain. She also stood to take up the entire aisle so walking around he to see the other cases was a chore. I said excuse me to walk around her, she snorted, and then slightly moved.

It's a shame the store is closing. I spent a lot of time and money there since it was next to my high school. I remember that I rented Ehrgeiz so much (x10 in 2 months) that they sold it to me for the rental cost.
 
Overheard some folks at one of our local stores talking about switching out all the 40% and 60% off signs to 50% and 70% last night. It seemed like those should be the new prices as of today. It's possible that games will be left out of the shift since they've frequently been marked different than the posted percentages but since we're starting to get into the final stretch they may change, too. I'll try and stop by one today and confirm.

I've gotten some pretty awesome comics and graphic novels for insanely discounted prices so if you're into those definitely check them out. Our stores must still be getting new stock now and again because every time I go back I find books that were't there last time. 

 
Hastings was a huge part of my childhood but the way I look at it it wasn't THIS Hastings that was a part of my childhood. I used to rent tapes from there for 49 cents, now they overcharge for everything.  I know economy blah blah blah but they're treating going out of business sale like their other sales mark up the price more than you should then discount 30-40%, they've been doing that for years. 

 
VidgamesgivemeA_D_D said:
Hastings was a huge part of my childhood but the way I look at it it wasn't THIS Hastings that was a part of my childhood. I used to rent tapes from there for 49 cents, now they overcharge for everything. I know economy blah blah blah but they're treating going out of business sale like their other sales mark up the price more than you should then discount 30-40%, they've been doing that for years.
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They have but not to this extent. Keep in mind Hastings is not owned by, well, Hastings anymore. They are owned by a liquidation company. It's just a shell at this point.

 
New games are 50% off. Game Hardware is 40%. Used games I think were 70% off. Not a good selection and most are marked to kinda make it look like a deal. (new Grand Turismo 6 at $40) All previous rentals are 20$.

For the most part, the rest of the store is at 50% off. If they stick around another week it might have some deals.

Fixtures are expensive, $150-250 for the long DVD shelfs. Not sure what they wanted for the game shelfs/glass cases.

 
Ours said new and used games for 50% off but some stores are closing faster than others so they may be dropping prices more significantly elsewhere. Though one of our stores is closing next week and it still just said 50% off new and used games - probably because they'll just shift the unsold inventory to the other two stores in town.

 
Most new stuff at mine was 50, used was 70, Blockbuster sleeved movies were about 1.70.  All games were 50, hardware 40, accessories were 50, including any Infinity, etc.  I believe comics were 70.  Snagged a handful of stuff in the movie section - Good Dinosaur Combo Pack New for 15, Zootopia 3D Combo Pack New 16.50, Toy Story Time Forgot Blu Combo New 8.00, Ken Burns National Parks Blu Used 17.10, and Greta Garbo Signature Used DVD for 16.05.

 
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HydroX said:
They have but not to this extent. Keep in mind Hastings is not owned by, well, Hastings anymore. They are owned by a liquidation company. It's just a shell at this point.
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Well yeah now but I feel like they've been doing the same thing for years now take a game that you can find for about $30-$35 elsewhere mark it up to $55 then saying it's 30% off making it around $40. GoHastings had some good deals but my local store wouldn't honor them and the website tried to charge you for shipping on each item even if it was something like buy 2 get 1 free you pay shipping on all, but there were still times you could get the best deal anywhere on certain games on the website. I cannot recall the last time I ever was able to find the best deal at my local hastings store and I'm pretty avid about combing stores for games. Oh well it is what it is doesn't matter anymore.

 
Visited my local (40 miles away) Hastings again yesterday. Much of what is said above is true. I must have lucked out on the change in discount for games if so. 50% off new and used games, all rentals $19.99. Hardware, including Amiibos, was 40% off.

Movies were 50% off new and 70% off used.

Comics 70%, and pretty much everything else was 50%.

Books must have been even more because my wife checked out with 4 of her favorite books for almost $5 total. Don't know squat about books so couldn't tell you the value, used or new, etc.

And on a side note I also noticed the prices on fixtures. At this store they seemed pretty reasonable, a lot of the shelving was sold already at $50-ish a run. Want so bad to splurge for the 24' run of video game shelves with the light up XBOX & Playstation logos but don't want to drop $450 on it. I'll watch like a hawk to see if they drop any more though...

 
[SIZE=10.5pt]anyone here from Massachusetts can confirm if the Leominister store is still open? I tried calling both numbers, but the automated voice message says neither one of them are still being used.[/SIZE]

 
Picked up a few funko pops for $6 a piece. 

Looks like all previous rentals were $20 like what the other said. Books were pretty much cleared out as were graphic novels

 
DarkNut said:
Books must have been even more because my wife checked out with 4 of her favorite books for almost $5 total. Don't know squat about books so couldn't tell you the value, used or new, etc.
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Books usually range from $1-$5+ for used, depending on condition and demand. They do go higher, if it's something very high in demand, like Cursed Child. New is still like $8-10 for paperback, $20-$30 hardback.

 
Went on my last, last Hastings visit. They're restocking some things from other stores as my bro found a buttload of anime, and stuff for the Mega Man TCG, which I didn't know existed. Had 60% off snapbacks, so got a couple of those, and found Bladestorm Nightmare brand new for $15 on XBO, which is about $10-15 less than what Gamestop has it for. Don't know if it has been cheaper at Gamefly before or something. Bladestorm was all i found, as my game section was BAD. So horrible. They have a bunch of caution tape all around the store, it's pretty blocked off, I didn't expect that at all.

 
I went on Friday and it was depressing. Lots of people in the store, selection shrunk to about 3/4 of the store. Discounts were mostly 50% off new items and collectibles and 70% off used. I had a handful of stuff that would have amounted to $20, but I was overcome by a type of guilt and melancholy that caused me to just stash my finds for the time being. It was stuff I could live without really. I wanted WRC 5 for Xbox One also, but $15 was still too much.

Their upcoming closing hurts worse after I spent like an hour that same day trying to track down 2 new releases at Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and a record store. No one had either item and I know Hastings would have had it! That's why I'll miss them most of all...


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Did my last, last, last trip to Hastings the other day.  Every time we go there, somehow the time always catches up to us, and there's never enough time to choose everything.  Dropped maybe $400 or so this past month or two on various things I don't need but know I'll never find again in a real store.

10 minutes before closing, I suddenly realized all used Blu-rays were 80% off!  I assumed they were still at the low end of 60%.  That really brought back CAG GoHastings memories of "rental" purchases...movies I'd never purchase, but since it's the price of a rental, they're practically begging to go home with me...

 
I hit the Cape Girardeau, MO location again because I had regretted not picking up my handful of stuff my last Friday. Half of my stash had been reshelved somewhere and found part of it later. Ended up getting 4 CDs for $27. Probably won't go back at this point until the pricing gets way more aggressive.


"Missouri is #1 flyover state" - Jabroni Times
 
Looks like all stores will be closing by 10/31 if not earlier. So you guys still have some time and maybe discounts will drop further.

 
Time to go pick at the carcass.

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My hastings don't even have used stuff anymore. They all shipped a ton of stuff out in the last few days; it's pretty barren now. 

Maybe when all the stuff is 90% off :D

 
Before i take a trip out there:

Anyone in the area of Lawrence, Kansas know how that store is looking currently? Ive held off on going, but if there is still a decent amount there, I might make a trip this week.
 
Picked up like $20 worth of comics.... filled like 5 bags.  Nothing super amazing, but almost the entire run of New 52, Constantine, Fanboys vs Zombies, misc batman, Misc star wars, a few chip n dale rescue rangers, ghostbusters and a handful of Hastings variant covers.

 
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Went on Saturday. It's a ghost town videogames-wise at my location. There's still some pretty decent BluRays out there though. I got a brand new Jurassic Park BluRay for 6 bucks. 

 
4thHorseman said:
Before i take a trip out there:

Anyone in the area of Lawrence, Kansas know how that store is looking currently? Ive held off on going, but if there is still a decent amount there, I might make a trip this week.
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No reason to go, I was there a couple weeks ago and there was basically nothing left then.

 
1 local Hastings here shut the doors already. The other hastings and tradesmart both had basically nothing video game related. just a few previously viewed rentals at Hastings, and Americas test kitchen brand new for 1.60.
Rip Hastings , it was fun
 
Went on Saturday by myself and Sunday with my wife. Spent about $80 total.

Grabbed an Xbox One game, a music DVD, some books, and some of these cat figures
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Trying to get the most out of my store. Probably won't go back until it's all basically dirt cheap on new music.


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Why wasn't Borders or Circuit City going out of business having this good of sales. They pretty much jacked the prices up and gave you like 50% off and people would buy them at that price. So all the good stuff would be sold out because stupid people paid basically what you'd pay on amazon or at best buy prices.

 
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Why wasn't Borders or Circuit City going out of business having this good of sales. They pretty much jacked the prices up and gave you like 50% off and people would buy them at that price. So all the good stuff would be sold out because stupid people paid basically what you'd pay on amazon or at best buy prices.
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that is how liquidation sales work. You gamble that something you want is going to be around long enough for the bigger discounts towards the end. What is too much for you isn't for someone who may try to resell it or thinks it is a good deal.

Better question is why you are still salty about goob sales from years ago. Let it go.
 
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The most recent email went out today, I think. The one where all the used stuff is 90% off. Everything new is still jut 60% off, though, and most games are hella marked up. 

 
You saved $296.69.  Not bad at all. A few movies, games and books.  90/60 is good.  Thank you samaside.

Lots of the new stuff is STILL too expensive.  Then there's the previously viewed that's just awful.

 
Checed out the store in Murfreesboro TN. Just like everyone else said, the games were pretty much wiped out except for insanely overpriced new games (Battleborn $59) and old used Sports games. They did have tons of books and movies that I really didn't pick through.
It was fun while it lasted.
 
Anybody know if the New items will get further discounts? My store has been sitting at 60% and even with the discount, a lot of the New items are still priced really high
 
At the Cape Girardeau location, all the books are consolidated randomly so you can't even tell what to belongs to what genre anymore. Only tempting games were Killzone and Knack for 60% off(which would still make them like 10-12 bucks) so nope. I went to see if I could snag some of the overpriced action figures from a month ago, but somehow they all were gone. Even the section itself. Prev. Viewed/Rental Blu-Rays were selling as-is with no discount, but none of them had actual prices on them. -_- 

 
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At the Cape Girardeau location, all the books are consolidated randomly so you can't even tell what to belongs to what genre anymore. Only tempting games were Killzone and Knack for 60% off(which would still make them like 10-12 bucks) so nope. I went to see if I could snag some of the overpriced action figures from a month ago, but somehow they all were gone. Even the section itself. Prev. Viewed/Rental Blu-Rays were selling as-is with no discount, but none of them had actual prices on them. -_-
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Glad to see another local CAG! I plan to go back and at least browse one last time...


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Checed out the store in Murfreesboro TN. Just like everyone else said, the games were pretty much wiped out except for insanely overpriced new games (Battleborn $59) and old used Sports games. They did have tons of books and movies that I really didn't pick through.
It was fun while it lasted.
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Thanks for the update. Been wanting to check that store during the liquidation, but never seem to get the chance. Almost got to go yesterday, but had too much to do around the house. Good to know for sure that I didn't miss much.
 
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