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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
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I bought the two WD books others suggested in the thread. Never really jumped into the genre (more of a bluray/game buyer), but others said it was an insane price so I thought I'd try it. Im sure you could make a living off of price mistakes on websites, seems like a lot of work though! And probably a lot of cancelled orders. Hopefully this is not one of them :)
 
So I broke down and placed another order this morning - this time for the Death Note boxed set and the Scott Pilgrim one, too. There goes all of my money.

I just can't help it. Someone help me.
 
Yep they pulled the 2 for $20 and 3 for $21 used promotions.

PODLING is now 40% off used books which is still a great deal if you can find something in stock.
 
From the earlier question I asked a few days ago - I did call them and I was told that puzzle books should be unused when you buy them. I didn't end up buying them because I wanted one of them as a gift and took no chances, but when I do buy one tonight I will let everyone know.

However, what type of CDs does BRAINFOOD work on (assuming it's up)? New or just used?
 
damn i would have to sleep through all the good stuff well atleast we get more 40 percent i think i prefer that actually as i would only try to flip scott pilgrim w the other
 
[quote name='rockykai']However, what type of CDs does BRAINFOOD work on (assuming it's up)? New or just used?[/QUOTE]

It's New. But their link for qualifying titles seems to be screwed up, so you may have to play around to see what qualifies.
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']Just got a cancellation email, saying there was a "pricing error" on the site.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like Hastings is about to hit a new low.
 
I can't blame them if they do end up cancelling every order that used the promo - I really wonder how much they would lose (or make) if they actually fulfilled them.
 
[quote name='Deserter Goose']I can't blame them if they do end up cancelling every order that used the promo - I really wonder how much they would lose (or make) if they actually fulfilled them.[/QUOTE]

A lot probably. There were a lot of books for $10 that you could make maybe $20-40 profit. And there were probably quite a few that probably stocked up a lot of the same copies to resell.
 
Right now, my Okami Official Complete Works and Witchblade Compendium have shipped. everything else is still in progress.
 
I had my complete Essex County ship, and the email indicated the rest would ship soon or whatever. Maybe they allowed a certain number of these orders to go through? Or maybe it was too late to cancel some of them before they caught on?
 
Both of the orders I placed are still in limbo (e.g. in process), including the one I placed about twenty minutes after the promo code started working. Crossing my fingers, but I won't cry if they're cancelled.
 
[quote name='Deserter Goose']Both of the orders I placed are still in limbo (e.g. in process), including the one I placed about twenty minutes after the promo code started working. Crossing my fingers, but I won't cry if they're cancelled.[/QUOTE]

But sometimes its nice to have a good cry.
 
Marginal, was there an email that followed after you placed an order. I just ordered the two walking dead comp 1 and 2. I just checked order Status and says "In progress via standard shippin." I have not received an order shipped email which I am concerned about.
 
Still haven't received a cancellation email in my products. I don't think I've ever had an order cancelled through them, although having them fulfill the order with the right products is a different story...

Can't wait to get used copies of Everybody Poops in place of my Sandman Slipcase and Death Note collections. :lol:
 
I just received an shipping confirmation email and was excited until I saw it was just a couple of CDs I had ordered the other day. Boo.

I've also noticed that GoHastings likes to pile all of their shipping emails on me at 1AM EST now.
 
Getting emails on my order right now. Sandman Slipcase Set shipped for $10. :D They must have a set time to release late-night confirmations, for whatever reason.
 
Yep, just got notices for a bunch (Death Note, Walking Dead, Ouran High School, Freakangels). As usual with Gohastings, there were a couple I didn't receive "Shipped" emails for (Scott Pilgrim, Bone) even though they're also showing as "Shipped."

Damn... looks like everything went through, except Calvin and Hobbes which is still in progress. Awesome!
 
[quote name='xXI SPECTER IXx']Marginal, was there an email that followed after you placed an order. I just ordered the two walking dead comp 1 and 2. I just checked order Status and says "In progress via standard shippin." I have not received an order shipped email which I am concerned about.[/QUOTE]

Just keep checking your Order History on their website... sometimes their emails are inconsistent. As mentioned above, I received "Shipped" emails for most but not all of my items.
 
I'm kinda bummed I missed both the Scott Pilgrim box set and Calvin and Hobbes (I assume its the box set paperback collection?) when I was browsing/ordering last night. Those would have been awesome to pick up.

Regardless, I just got an email that said my entire order of 6 books shipped. All of them had the same tracking number except one, and that one had no tracking number.

Strange that seemingly only two people got cancellation emails that specifically mentioned the price mistake.

And yes, Hastings sends out most of their email batches for ads and shipping confirmations during the night. Probably saves them on bandwidth. A ton of other retailers do this too.
 
I haven't received an email yet, hoping I get a shipped email notice.

Also to the people whose orders got canceled, did you guys order a butt load or order close to when they pulled the plug?
 
[quote name='kodave']

Strange that seemingly only two people got cancellation emails that specifically mentioned the price mistake.
[/QUOTE]

Since I posted about the cancellation, I received shipping confirmation emails for an earlier order so it looks like I'll get those. I guess at some point during the night they noticed all the box sets being sold for $10 and pulled the plug on the deal.
 
[quote name='ckc4043']Actually, do many people buy books in hasting just doing as a flipper?[/QUOTE]

If the book is rare/semi-rare and I can buy it cheaply and know I'll make a nearly-guaranteed high profit on it, I'll flip it. I think I bought out their whole supply of one of the Guardians of the Galaxy volumes that I've been making a nice profit margin on. I also bought like probably 10+ Captain America Omnibuses at $13 each that have fetched nice profit over time, but that was like 3+ish years ago. If Hastings is going to price things ridiculously cheap, I'll take it and make some extra spending cash out of it.

But selling on eBay is a hassle, trying to sell privately or trade on various forums is often just as bad as eBay if not worse, etc. And the secondary market on graphic novels is particularly fickle with Amazon Marketplace sellers distorting the realistic pricing schemes when sellers use ridiculous algorithms. So to me its not worth it just to try and flip books from Hastings as a regular thing. Though with the 2 For $10 one could have easily made quite a large profit, but you would have to put in a lot for that initial investment. And I'd imagine Hastings might have caught those orders, versus people who were just clearly buying books for themselves (but of course that's just speculation).

I re-sell a certain number of books I get from Hastings, but that's often because I've ended up acquiring a duplicate copy from maybe buying a lot of books somewhere else, or upgraded to a better format or something like that. Usually with Hastings' prices/sales I can manage to break even on what I paid for things from them even after factoring in seller fees and shipping costs. The nice thing about some of the expensive books on Hastings is if you can get them in the $5 or $7 sales, you can discover and try some interesting books you wouldn't normally go for. If you like it, keep it for your collection. If you don't, you should be able to recoup your $5 or $7 and break even if the market price was leading Hastings to price the book at $100+.
 
Much like nearly everyone else here, my Walking Dead Compendiums shipped. Death Note and Scott Pilgrim are still in progress, though, which doesn't surprise me, given that I ordered it later in the day.

Well, whatever happens, I'm just happy to have almost all of The Walking Dead in my possession now.
 
[quote name='kodave']I'm kinda bummed I missed both the Scott Pilgrim box set and Calvin and Hobbes (I assume its the box set paperback collection?) when I was browsing/ordering last night. Those would have been awesome to pick up.[/QUOTE]

Don't be too bummed about it. I didn't get the Scott Pilgrim set specifically because I'm holding out for a deal on the remastered color editions, especially the limited edition versions.
 
Btw, I made 3 orders.

First order of two, both books shipped.

Second order of 12, all cancelled.

Third order of 2 and 2 preordered, both shipped.

Sucks, cause I wanted some books in the second order (technical books) more than orders 1 and 3, which included Sandman.
 
[quote name='Blade']Don't be too bummed about it. I didn't get the Scott Pilgrim set specifically because I'm holding out for a deal on the remastered color editions, especially the limited edition versions.[/QUOTE]

I'm not even sure I'll like Scott Pilgrim having never read it before. $10 for the black and white paperback box set would have been a perfect price. Though it seems the individual paperback black and white volumes are very cheap so in the future I could always jump into it easily, but its not as convenient or cheap as the box set for $10.

That's why I also got the Complete Bone In One Volume for $5 a while back. Too cheap not to try it. If I love it, I can always spring for the $100+ hardcover oversized slipcased colored version.

I think the later colorings make for an interesting discussion though - the original source material was meant to be black and white, so are the colored versions less true? Does the coloring take away from some of the black and white art? With stuff like the Walking Dead, AMC is airing episodes in black and white because apparently there is a demand from fans of the comic to see the show not-in-color to be more like the comic book. Not that any of it matters - people should just buy what they like and not buy what they don't want. It's just some food for thought.
 
Ordered a 24-disc DVD set and received a similarly titled 2-disc set :p I get to have my first customer service experience with these guys, hooray... (I was lazy and emailed instead of calling :X)
 
All three of my orders shipped. Hopefully GH packaged the rest of my orders like they did my TWD sets (in a box with padding).

Thanks Gohastings for not shipping them in a crappy mailer!
 
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