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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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Full List Of Online Coupon Codes

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
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I'm having the same login problem. I guess we'll see if I remember or have the time to try again later today if they get it fixed.
 
I'd wait on Starhawk. In my opinion the online is completely unbalanced and the campaign was rental quality at best. If they figure out a way to balance the Starhawk Mech's a bit better then this game might end up playable, but my bet at this point is that it's going to be dropping hard and fast. I regret picking it up at launch for full price. If I could do it again I don't think I'd pay more than $20 for it.
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']Wonder why their doing bundles for those 2 consoles? :cool:[/QUOTE]

Probably in anticipation of an E3 price drop announcement.

Clear em' out a higher price while you still can.
 
[quote name='waldo21212']Probably in anticipation of an E3 price drop announcement.

Clear em' out a higher price while you still can.[/QUOTE]

You must not know what sarcasm is.
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']You must not know what sarcasm is.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, my sarcasm detector doesn't work that early in the morning.
 
When are they gonna fix the login in problem? I already have games that I'm drooling over for with this 33% off code!
 
Damn there are some decent deals here.

Grabbed the PvZ disc and Sonic Genesis Collection. Great price on 3D Dot Game Heroes, Mirror's Edge, and Just Cause 2, but I own all of them already.

EDIT: AND.......Canceled! PvZ, that is.
 
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You gotta love having a good sale and then locking the customers out! Whomever runs their website needs to be a new assignment.
 
What exactly is the problem? I was able to log in just fine and while logged in, I can get all the way to the final purchase page (I just have nothing to really purchase).

Regardless, just complain on their Facebook page. Its really the only way to get things noticed or fixed. But its no surprise any problems weren't fixed today. I doubt their IT works weekends.
 
[quote name='kodave']What exactly is the problem? I was able to log in just fine and while logged in, I can get all the way to the final purchase page (I just have nothing to really purchase).

Regardless, just complain on their Facebook page. Its really the only way to get things noticed or fixed. But its no surprise any problems weren't fixed today. I doubt their IT works weekends.[/QUOTE]

I'm getting an infinite loop when I try to log-in.

I go to log-in, after entering e-mail address and PW, I get a "Please re-enter your email address/password" message over and over.

If I enter the wrong PW, I get the regular "The email address and password combination you provided was not found. Please try again." message.

I tried both Chrome and IE and had the same issue.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']Damn there are some decent deals here.

Grabbed the PvZ disc and Sonic Genesis Collection. Great price on 3D Dot Game Heroes, Mirror's Edge, and Just Cause 2, but I own all of them already.

EDIT: AND.......Canceled! PvZ, that is.[/QUOTE]

How much was Just Cause 2? Cant get in to look.
 
subtotal of 18.09 before shipping for:
brutal legend, aliens vs predator, bionic commando and afro samurai. a bunch of crummy games for about $5 each. worth it? should I trash any?
 
[quote name='mrclutch']How much was Just Cause 2? Cant get in to look.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='esalw822']$15 so $10 after code...[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think I calculated it at just over $13 shipped, not bad as this one has hovered in the $15-$20 range for quite a while.
 
[quote name='the_ENEMY_']subtotal of 18.09 before shipping for:
brutal legend, aliens vs predator, bionic commando and afro samurai. a bunch of crummy games for about $5 each. worth it? should I trash any?[/QUOTE]
I like bionic commando. I too bought 3 older games from the $10 under list :lol: Fear 2, Lost Planet 1, and Call of Duty 3
 
Just seen the Riddick movies for the first time and I was automatically in love with the universe and stories so I decided to get Assault on Dark Athena and considering it's still around $10-15 most places, I felt lucky to be able to get it for 6.96 shipped with this code.
 
I'm sure Kodave was going to post this sooner or later, but there's a 2-day sale (today and tomorrow) active now:

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Want to know the strange thing? I was able to use the coupon on three used game guides (Assassin's Creed: Revelations, The Witcher 2, and Pokemon Black/White CE [lenticular cover]) where the third guide was ~$36, even though the email says $29.99 is the limit.

I've been wanting those guides for awhile now, so this was a pretty sweet deal even with the recently-added $0.96 flat shipping for book orders. \\:D/
 
I can't find anything qualifying to add that I want between those books and movies. Lame. At least the code is somewhat glitchy when it comes to overpriced game guides so CAGs can benefit.
 
Hope there's a game sale coming up, I'm about to have a boatload of gift card credit to use thanks to the game trade in offer in the ad.
 
Okay, I take back what I said about not finding anything for those 3 for $21 sales. I sorted the qualifying books by Price - Highest to Lowest and found a ton of over priced expensive books that qualified in the graphic novel area. Ended up getting 6 books for $42 that were priced at $198 normally. Actual selling value of the books wasn't far off from what Hastings was asking pre-sale, based on completed eBay prices, but at $7 a pop if I don't like any of the books they'll be super easy to make my money back on and then some. As I was doing this, a used DC Absolute book came into stock. It didn't qualify for the sale but I didn't want to risk waiting to see if the computer would add it or not given more time, so I just grabbed it at $19.99. I'll be pleased if any of these actually end up shipping, but I'm pretty confident that Absolute edition is going to be beat to shit if they just throw it in an envelope, based on the last two really large books I got from them.
 
Actually I ordered a "Used" Absolute All Star Superman from them a week ago and it came still in the shrink wrap basically brand new.

Which Absolute did you order?
 
Balls -- I *just* got New Super Mario Bros Wii from eBay last night. Could have saved myself $3. Oh well -- still grabbed Super Mario Galaxy 2.
 
[quote name='Nilbog']Actually I ordered a "Used" Absolute All Star Superman from them a week ago and it came still in the shrink wrap basically brand new.

Which Absolute did you order?[/QUOTE]

Absolute Dark Knight. What did you pay for your All Star Superman? I've had that on my wishlist just for shits n gigs to see what they'd charge if it came in used, but you must have nabbed it before I even spotted it. Did they ship it in a giant bubble mailer?
 
Yep, giant bubble mailer. I think it was around $40 when I picked it up, so not a huge deal. Quitely is one of my favorites though, and I doubt I'll see any better deal anytime soon for it, so I had to get it. I actually placed an order for Absolute Dark Knight this morning I guess after you, and its already been cancelled. At least I know that someone who would enjoy it got it (assuming you didn't get screwed too)! I also ordered an Absolute Long Halloween this morning for $14.99, so I'll be interested to see if that one comes through.

Between these 3 absolutes, and the Absolute Green Lantern Rebirth I saw a few weeks back, it sounds like someone is cleaning out their collection.
 
Hmm, code isn't taking the discount on some guides I added to cart. Added:
Dead Space 2: Limited for 25.11
Fallout NV CE for 19.38
Skyrim for 17.99

Not sure what the deal is, all should be instock and under the $29 limit
 
[quote name='Purkeynator']Hmm, code isn't taking the discount on some guides I added to cart. Added:
Dead Space 2: Limited for 25.11
Fallout NV CE for 19.38
Skyrim for 17.99

Not sure what the deal is, all should be instock and under the $29 limit[/QUOTE]
It was working for me and then it randomly stopped.
 
These codes always have problems and always exclude things that should be included... You're basically SOL because by the time it would get fixed the deal will be over. It's also possible the code just crapped out for some reason.
 
I had a $75 copy of Lost Girls by Alan Moore come in the other day with some pretty bad spine damage, so I emailed them about it and they refunded me all the money and told me to keep the book. Considering this book is now out-of-print, I can't complain!
 
[quote name='supershammy']I had a $75 copy of Lost Girls by Alan Moore come in the other day with some pretty bad spine damage, so I emailed them about it and they refunded me all the money and told me to keep the book. Considering this book is now out-of-print, I can't complain![/QUOTE]

You paid $75 for it? From Hastings? The HC is OOS but it shows $45 new and $22 used. Was this new or used?


Edit: And of course the day after the 3 for $21 sale, where I ordered the highly priced Books 1 and 3 in a series, Book 2 comes into stock. Damn it.
 
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Nothing I added to my cart was glitched, so I didn't end up buying. Let me know when the next glitch happens...or don't, because I can already see the Hastings rep hastily dialing the operator on his rotary and screaming, "GET ME EVERYONE!"
 
[quote name='kodave']You paid $75 for it? From Hastings? The HC is OOS but it shows $45 new and $22 used. Was this new or used?


Edit: And of course the day after the 3 for $21 sale, where I ordered the highly priced Books 1 and 3 in a series, Book 2 comes into stock. Damn it.[/QUOTE]

I ordered it used, and the used price was a couple cents above $74, which was a few cents below the lowest Amazon listing at the time. I used a coupon code and the price I ended up paying was $52.44. It's funny you say that the used price is listed as $22 (it's out of stock, I'm sure) - it came with an in-store price sticker on it, and that said $22. I noted in my email that if I had paid full used price for this book ($74 online, when it was in stock, and the only time I've ever seen it in stock used), and it came with that sticker on it, I'd have been pissed if it was in keeping condition.

Here's amazon's listing, for reference: $235 is the lowest new price by seller, and $72 is the lowest used price.

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Girls-Alan-Moore/dp/1603090444/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339057149&sr=8-2
 
[quote name='supershammy']I ordered it used, and the used price was a couple cents above $74, which was a few cents below the lowest Amazon listing at the time. I used a coupon code and the price I ended up paying was $52.44. It's funny you say that the used price is listed as $22 (it's out of stock, I'm sure) - it came with an in-store price sticker on it, and that said $22. I noted in my email that if I had paid full used price for this book ($74 online, when it was in stock, and the only time I've ever seen it in stock used), and it came with that sticker on it, I'd have been pissed if it was in keeping condition.

Here's amazon's listing, for reference: $235 is the lowest new price by seller, and $72 is the lowest used price.

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Girls-Alan-Moore/dp/1603090444/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339057149&sr=8-2[/QUOTE]

I was just interested in your situation. $75 is a lot to throw down for a book, even if its OOP. I wonder if it would have qualified for the 3 for $21 deal? You might have felt better if you only paid $7 for it!


In other news, first post updated. Today and tomorrow is 96 cent shipping for games, and it stacks with the 33% off select used PS3 and Wii games since its the same coupon code. I assume it reduces shipping on the other gaming deals using that promotion too when it comes to games, but I haven't bothered to check that myself.
 
[quote name='kodave']

In other news, first post updated. Today and tomorrow is 96 cent shipping for games, and it stacks with the 33% off select used PS3 and Wii games since its the same coupon code. I assume it reduces shipping on the other gaming deals using that promotion too when it comes to games, but I haven't bothered to check that myself.[/QUOTE]
Sweet. 33% off and 96 cent shipping on ps3 copy of Dragon's Dogma, that looks like it just came back into stock. I imagine I'll have a cancellation email by morning, but at least it gives me something to spend all that extra $25 buy back credit on, temporarily. :lol:
 
[quote name='Blade']Nothing I added to my cart was glitched, so I didn't end up buying. Let me know when the next glitch happens...or don't, because I can already see the Hastings rep hastily dialing the operator on his rotary and screaming, "GET ME EVERYONE!"[/QUOTE]

What do you mean "everyone"?

:cool:
 
[quote name='kodave']I was just interested in your situation. $75 is a lot to throw down for a book, even if its OOP. I wonder if it would have qualified for the 3 for $21 deal? You might have felt better if you only paid $7 for it!


In other news, first post updated. Today and tomorrow is 96 cent shipping for games, and it stacks with the 33% off select used PS3 and Wii games since its the same coupon code. I assume it reduces shipping on the other gaming deals using that promotion too when it comes to games, but I haven't bothered to check that myself.[/QUOTE]

Haha, yeah, for sure. I snapped it up because I've never seen it used for under $70 before anywhere besides eBay, and I've never seen it used and in stock at GoHastings before. I guess it's fortunate I'm keeping it for free now, as I know now, having read it, that I would have deeply regretting putting so much money into something which is only intrinsically valuable to me because it is a collectible.
 
[quote name='supershammy']Haha, yeah, for sure. I snapped it up because I've never seen it used for under $70 before anywhere besides eBay, and I've never seen it used and in stock at GoHastings before. I guess it's fortunate I'm keeping it for free now, as I know now, having read it, that I would have deeply regretting putting so much money into something which is only intrinsically valuable to me because it is a collectible.[/QUOTE]

I've heard the story is pretty out there and not really Moore's finest work with young girl literary characters performing sexual acts on each other.

[quote name='AugustAPC']Need a much better sale to consider buying from these guys. Usually don't get a complete game and the condition can suck pretty hard.[/QUOTE]

Welp... Cya, because 40% off comes seldom and sales where its % off + shipping discount are almost non existent. 33% Off + 96 cent shipping is as good as it gets these days. And over 95% of the time I've received a complete game (for real, I did the calculations on 40+ game purchases), and I'm not sure I've ever had a major problem with any game's condition, so you must have terribly bad luck. Thanks for stopping by though.
 
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