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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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[quote name='Gycot']Massive trades drain this morning. What makes it surprising is that there were a lot of "meh" sub-5$ filler that still got emptied out. Probably either a glitch, a massive purchase by a reseller, or a "sync up" between the DB values and the inventory counts.

But lets be honest. Whichever of the three it is, it was probably orchestrated by a Marmadukian Dark Cabal.[/QUOTE]

I think it's a glitch. Almost all their stuff is OOS which doesn't seem possible especially when looking at certain used books which are always in stock.
 
GoHastings has started responding to people on Facebook in regard to the out of stock items. They are claiming that it's a glitch and they're working on getting it fixed as soon as possible. Hopefully they extend the 40% sale for another day or two.

Has anyone noticed that shipping has been very fast lately? I've been receiving items about two days after ordering them, even though most locations are on the opposite side of the country.
 
[quote name='creator']GoHastings has started responding to people on Facebook in regard to the out of stock items. They are claiming that it's a glitch and they're working on getting it fixed as soon as possible. Hopefully they extend the 40% sale for another day or two.

Has anyone noticed that shipping has been very fast lately? I've been receiving items about two days after ordering them, even though most locations are on the opposite side of the country.[/QUOTE]

Ah, okay. I think I'll check back later today then.
 
It's definitely a glitch. A lot of new stock showing up on their pages as OOS shows as in-stock on Amazon, and it's not a situation where someone already purchased it but its lingering on Amazon.
 
Every single item that I would've bought during the sale but was somehow out of stock as soon as it went live are all back in stock today. I know I'm cynical, but I have difficulty believing that they had a file error like the Facebook rep had claimed.

I'll live, though. They probably wouldn't have made much of a profit, anyway.
 
[quote name='Deserter Goose']Every single item that I would've bought during the sale but was somehow out of stock as soon as it went live are all back in stock today. I know I'm cynical, but I have difficulty believing that they had a file error like the Facebook rep had claimed.

I'll live, though. They probably wouldn't have made much of a profit, anyway.[/QUOTE]

It was clearly an error. Nearly everything used on my wishlist was OOS - books, movies, video games. Their internal site database screwed up but the DBs for Amazon and eBay didn't. For example, I saw new stock come up on Amazon, but then the corresponding page on the Hastings site never got the "Check stock status" or whatever it is for the B&M stores before the item was in stock on the website like it usually has. They don't work weekends, so surprise, it took them until yesterday to notice it and begin to fix it. It was fixed as of 9:30 Eastern today. I bet they'll run another sale later in the week to make up for it, but it might not last a full two days.

Edit: Sale has been extended through today, according to Facebook.
 
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So has there ever been an official word on why GoHastings has basically stopped with their video game promos? I get an email from them expecting to maybe see a 20-30% sale but it seems like they just stopped.
 
Nothing official but I think they've realized that most of their sales come from games and graphic novels, which is why most deals seem to exclude them.
 
[quote name='Nilbog']Nothing official but I think they've realized that most of their sales come from games and graphic novels, which is why most deals seem to exclude them.[/QUOTE]

Well they have to remain in business. I actually like shopping for game from them. No tax where I live either. Sometimes I got a bad game but overall I have had good luck with them.
 
Looks like a totally dead week this upcoming. Maybe they'll have some kind of sale at the end of the week for graphic novels in honor of Free Comic Book Day. Or some kind of "flash" sales on Facebook.
 
BUY 2 COMIC BOOKS AND GET 1 FREE ...
Coupon Code: ULTRON
GoHastings: Buy 2 Comic Books and get 1 Free. Ends 5/4/13

40% OFF
Coupon Code: GROOT
GoHastings: Buy 4 Graphic Novels or Manga and get 40% Off. Ends 5/4/13
 
No exploits, no sale. Lots of items with tags well under $29.99 aren't included.

Last things I bought from GH were the $100 boxed sets of books for $10 during the glitch. That's the only way to get any actual deals from Hastings now. Bring back the good sales, get rid of the pointless exclusions, and put the default prices back to where they were two years ago. GH got a lot of business from those, and the bottom line is still black when you resell in such large quantities, especially given the low trade-in values you give in stores... (this is directed at the GH rep that lurks this thread)
 
[quote name='Blade']No exploits, no sale. Lots of items with tags well under $29.99 aren't included.

Last things I bought from GH were the $100 boxed sets of books for $10 during the glitch. That's the only way to get any actual deals from Hastings now. Bring back the good sales, get rid of the pointless exclusions, and put the default prices back to where they were two years ago. GH got a lot of business from those, and the bottom line is still black when you resell in such large quantities, especially given the low trade-in values you give in stores... (this is directed at the GH rep that lurks this thread)[/QUOTE]

By no glitch are you referring to the 5 For $25 Used Books? That's never been "glitched" to my recollection, where the glitch is heavily in the customer's favor. Obviously there's a bunch of $29.99+ books that work their way in, and sometimes stuff that seems to be $29.99 or less is excluded. I think most of the glitches have come from their Buy X# For $Y New Books sales.

With the exclusions, it's hard to tell whether its on purpose or just some kind of system error. For example, with the new printings of Batman: No Man's Land, used copies of Vol. 1 and 2 have qualified for 5/$25, but Vol. 3 isn't included. There really is no rhyme or reason for that. The Complete Bone paperback used to be included in the 5/$25, now it's not. Is that intentional or just a system error? I don't think we'll ever know definitively.

40% off yesterday had some really good deals for certain books, particularly brand new oversized collector books of various types as well as sub-$5 books. 5 For $25 has resulted in so many steals for me that I'm not interested in the old 20%-33% off sales. So I think there's definitely a lot of good used book deals to be had as long as the books are maybe like $7+, or ideally $9 or $10+, which is usually the case with graphic novels. Their prices on used HC prose books are way too high though.

Deals on video games, music and movies are pretty much a black hole though these days compared to the old days when there was frequently some kind of % off sale without requirements like Buy 4.
 
Finally. I'd been waiting for some sort of sale on their games. I picked up MAG and Midnight Club: LA for $9.96 since a couple of friends have wanted me to pick those up.
 
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Deals on video games, music and movies are pretty much a black hole though these days compared to the old days when there was frequently some kind of % off sale without requirements like Buy 4.[/QUOTE]

How long has it been since they've had a VG sale? The last few I remember were pointless since nothing was in stock or ridiculously overpriced.
 
[quote name='Vinny']How long has it been since they've had a VG sale? The last few I remember were pointless since nothing was in stock or ridiculously overpriced.[/QUOTE]

Over the past 6 months, counting Used Video Game deals or things that apply to used games:
11/9-11/10 20% Off Used Video Games, Books, Movies and CDs When You Buy 2 Or More
11/15Free Shipping On Used Items
11/16-11/17 30% Off When You Buy 3 Or More Used Video Games, Books, Movies or CDs
11/18-11/21 Buy 2 Used Video Games, Books, Movies or CDs, Get 1 for $1
11/22-11/24 Buy 2 Used Video Games, Get The 3rd For $1
11/25-11/27 Buy 2 Used Items, Get 20% Off; Buy 2 Used Items, Get 30% Off; Buy 4 Used Items, Get 40% Off - Qualifying items only
Week of 12/2 $5 Off $25 or $10 Off $40
12/9-12/11 30% Off Used When You Buy 3 Or More Used Video Games, Books, CDs, DVDs or Blu-rays
12/14-12/15 Buy 2 Get 3rd 50% Off On Used Video Games, Books, CDs and Movies
Week of 12/16 $5 Off $25 or $10 Off $40
12/19-12/24 30% Off Used Video Games, CDs, DVDs & Blu-rays
12/25 33% Off Used Video Games, Books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
12/26-1/1 Buy 2 Get 3rd For $1 on Used Video Games, Books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
12/31 40% Off When You Buy 4 Or More Used Video Games, Books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
1/1 Buy One New Or Used Video Game, Get A Second 40% Off
Week of 1/20 Buy 2 Get 3rd Free on Used Games
Week of 1/20 $5 Off $25 or $10 Off $40
1/27-29 Buy 2 Used Items, Get 20% Off; Buy 3 Used Items, Get 30% Off; Buy 4 Used Items Get 40% Off
2/17-2/19 $5 Off $25 or $10 Off $40
4/1 Free Shipping

So basically... Nothing since the end of January except for that general discount in February and free shipping on 4/1. The end of January is also when they started excluding Video Games and Graphic Novels from those % Off sales.

This $5 off thing is really the first Used Video Games sale in 3 months unless I've missed something.

They have had some occasional sales and a few deals on new games though. November and December were really the last great time to buy used video games from them.
 
Yikes... I was hoping their stock would re-build in this time but that's not happening. And the prices on their games are horrible. I wonder if they dropped game TiVs or something, so people aren't trading anything in.
 
Thanks for the heads up on the 5 for $25 kodave! Had my eyes on a specific guide they had up, and getting it along with others i icing on the cake.

Much appreciated!
 
[quote name='coopscohen']Flash Sale - 35% off Used Games, Books, CDs and Movies

CODE: SUPERSQUISHEE

Warning: Prices have been raised across the board[/QUOTE]

Usually I defend gohastings, but they really HAVE been raised across the board this time. I just checked last night and vs this morning, every single thing but 2 items on my wishlist has increased, in some cases as high as $15. Only two stayed the same or went down, and those are the two I bought, but jeez....
 
[quote name='coopscohen']Flash Sale - 35% off Used Games, Books, CDs and Movies

CODE: SUPERSQUISHEE

Warning: Prices have been raised across the board[/QUOTE]

I've never actually seen this for myself in the past, but this time I've gotten to experience it first hand.

Thanks a lot Hastings for making yet another sale useless.
 
Most of the things in my cart have raised in price for a month or more now except for a few music CDs which went down instead (and shipping kills it). Still, Kirby: Return to Dream Land used for $50+ and new for $49.99 is pretty bad.

Yes, it's true that the price increases were going to happen, but there are a few real head scratchers nevertheless.
 
[quote name='Squarehard']I've never actually seen this for myself in the past, but this time I've gotten to experience it first hand.

Thanks a lot Hastings for making yet another sale useless.[/QUOTE]

Their sales have been useless to me nearly a year now since they never have any games in stock anyway.
 
Updated the first post. I can't even get in on the "raised prices" speculation - everything on my Wishlist that's in stock (which isn't much) seems about the same since they raised prices a long while ago. 35% off used books isn't very enticing with the 5/$25 going on. If you really don't want to buy the 5 books the 35% off is maybe better on books in the $6-7 range and less.
 
It's good for cheap books that weren't covered in the 40% off GN sale, and the code also saved me a decent amount on used D&D 3.5E books. Too bad lots of GNs that I had been wanting suddenly came in stock, and I'll lose out on the extra 5%.
 
Gohastings has really been garbage lately. Nothing is ever in stock, and in the rare event it is, everything is overpriced even after discounts. I used to order tons from them, but I don't think I've bought from them once this year.
 
Gohastings can go fuck a duck. This "sale" is a joke. Literally every used game I'd be even half interested in buying is more expensive than the new game's listing. And yeah, 35% is quite a bit, but after calculating tax, shipping, and Gohastings's opportunity for error, and it's just not worth it.
 
[quote name='HitmanPham']Seeing lots of PS vita games for $48... used. Awesome.[/QUOTE]

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

PlayStation Vita $30.24
Used - PlayStation Vita $48.74

Ha.
 
I agree with everything you guys said. Didn't buy anything used from gohastings for year because I can get new games for cheaper somewhere else. But I did get some $15 Sony DS3 from them years ago, and of course some cheap new games during black Friday. :)
 
Thanks to the original poster of the code.

Only picked up one item (a niche game that probably went overlooked in the price hikes).

This was one of the only games out of hundreds that I was interested in that wasn't affected by the hike.
 
There is no defending GoHastings this time around. None. Their used game prices are a joke........what happened to these guys? Terrible!
 
a very brief search show's... they pretty much tripled the price on some game's... Search .hack the G.U game's werent showing oos but weren't letting you add to cart a few day's ago, they were priced the same price at gamestop really, $30 $20 and $20, now it's $100... $80... and $60... $100??? ARE THEY fuck INSANE???
 
Hahaha, I was just browsing PS3 games and I noticed that Injustice was $68 used. I don't think Hastings is very good at this.
 
[quote name='AkariK']Hahaha, I was just browsing PS3 games and I noticed that Injustice was $68 used. I don't think Hastings is very good at this.[/QUOTE]

I think need for speed most wanted is that price used too.
 
[quote name='kodave']Updated the first post. I can't even get in on the "raised prices" speculation - everything on my Wishlist that's in stock (which isn't much) seems about the same since they raised prices a long while ago. 35% off used books isn't very enticing with the 5/$25 going on. If you really don't want to buy the 5 books the 35% off is maybe better on books in the $6-7 range and less.[/QUOTE]

If most of your wishlist is books, then that makes sense, as most of the book prices on my wishlist didnt change either, but I dont buy very many books from hastings, so that is not typically a priority for mentioning for me. DVDs, Blurays, and Games seem to have had an across the board raise except for the rare new release bluray I found that dropped significantly in price (hmmm, mistake?) everything else went up about $10, except for a few more expensive items that either didnt qualify for the sale, or shot up $20 instead of 10....
 
[quote name='antlp89']No it was Tales of Graces F. I wish Ni No Kuni was in stock. :cry:[/QUOTE]

Cool. Nice price on that one.

The weird thing is that most of the ones that have decent prices are not in stock. It's like they purposely raised the prices on everything that they have and they excluded the other items.
 
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