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GoHastings.Com Promotional Deals and Codes

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)
Please read me before posting a question!

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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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kodave said:
TaylorM06 said:
Is there any free shipping codes or anything? I want to get AoT
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If there was a gaming or shipping promotion available right now, it would be in the first post. Having said that, in two minutes new promotions might roll out, so maybe you'll get lucky and they'll keep the price of AoT and there will be a code you can use with it.
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Where do you find the new promos at? I don't use GoHastings
 
I also see that the link for the 5 for $25 used books is under the books tab now, but following it does nothing and it's not listed on the books page itself, either. Hmm.

 
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Too bad it's not free shipping with this 30% off promo. Paying $7.XX for some $12 used games isn't bad. But the shipping, boooooo!

Example: Max Payne 3 is $7.87. Shipping is $6.84
 
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TaylorM06 said:
Too bad it's not free shipping with this 30% off promo. Paying $7.XX for some $12 used games isn't bad. But the shipping, boooooo!

Example: Max Payne 3 is $7.87. Shipping is $6.84
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shipping is only 2.28 per game. You must have had 2 other games in your cart for shipping to be that much.

 
hamokmonky said:
TaylorM06 said:
Too bad it's not free shipping with this 30% off promo. Paying $7.XX for some $12 used games isn't bad. But the shipping, boooooo!

Example: Max Payne 3 is $7.87. Shipping is $6.84
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shipping is only 2.28 per game. You must have had 2 other games in your cart for shipping to be that much.
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Yeah. It's $6.84 total for all 3 games. Sucks that the shipping totals out to pretty much the price of the game(s)
 
TaylorM06 said:
hamokmonky said:
TaylorM06 said:
Too bad it's not free shipping with this 30% off promo. Paying $7.XX for some $12 used games isn't bad. But the shipping, boooooo!

Example: Max Payne 3 is $7.87. Shipping is $6.84
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shipping is only 2.28 per game. You must have had 2 other games in your cart for shipping to be that much.
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Yeah. It's $6.84 total for all 3 games. Sucks that the shipping totals out to pretty much the price of the game(s)
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I knew I removed the "Deal With It" dog image from the first post too soon.

Here's the bottom line, with Hastings, and like you should be doing with any other retailer, you have to factor any tax and shipping costs into your overall price of the game. The price of Max Payne 3 isn't $7.87. It's $10.15. That's the only way you can look at it right now. Is that worth the $5 difference compared to buying a new copy off Amazon for $15 (assuming you have Prime or buy enough for FSSS)? Have you looked at eBay Sold listings? There have been some listings that went for $7 or $8. Plenty over the $10 you'd pay from Hastings. Would you rather try your luck on eBay?

Have you looked at what Amazon Marketplace puts for their shipping price? It starts at $3.99 per game. Have you looked at eBay? People routinely charge double the actual postage costs. Or if they're offering free shipping, it's built into the price or the person is losing money because they don't care what they actually net after fees and shipping. Have you ever shipped a video game? $2.28 is probably right on the money if not under priced.

 
kodave said:
TaylorM06 said:
hamokmonky said:
TaylorM06 said:
Too bad it's not free shipping with this 30% off promo. Paying $7.XX for some $12 used games isn't bad. But the shipping, boooooo!

Example: Max Payne 3 is $7.87. Shipping is $6.84
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shipping is only 2.28 per game. You must have had 2 other games in your cart for shipping to be that much.
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Yeah. It's $6.84 total for all 3 games. Sucks that the shipping totals out to pretty much the price of the game(s)
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I knew I removed the "Deal With It" dog image from the first post too soon.

Here's the bottom line, with Hastings, and like you should be doing with any other retailer, you have to factor any tax and shipping costs into your overall price of the game. The price of Max Payne 3 isn't $7.87. It's $10.15. That's the only way you can look at it right now. Is that worth the $5 difference compared to buying a new copy off Amazon for $15 (assuming you have Prime or buy enough for FSSS)? Have you looked at eBay Sold listings? There have been some listings that went for $7 or $8. Plenty over the $10 you'd pay from Hastings. Would you rather try your luck on eBay?

Have you looked at what Amazon Marketplace puts for their shipping price? It starts at $3.99 per game. Have you looked at eBay? People routinely charge double the actual postage costs. Or if they're offering free shipping, it's built into the price or the person is losing money because they don't care what they actually net after fees and shipping. Have you ever shipped a video game? $2.28 is probably right on the money if not under priced.
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I'm aware of how pricing and shipping works, was just pointing out that it almost costs the same, that was it, simmer down cowboy, it's not that serious.
 
I grabbed five more trades as soon as the 5 for $25 actually started working, but in my rush, I grabbed the old version of Knightfall Vol. 2 without realizing that the newer one is much, much larger (Amazon has it listed as ~400 pages larger). I'm assuming this means I'll be missing out on some content unless I wait for the newer version to come back in stock and buy it, too.

Oh well. I can probably sell off the one I just ordered for what I paid for it.

 
TaylorM06 said:
kodave said:
TaylorM06 said:
Yeah. It's $6.84 total for all 3 games. Sucks that the shipping totals out to pretty much the price of the game(s)
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I knew I removed the "Deal With It" dog image from the first post too soon.

Here's the bottom line, with Hastings, and like you should be doing with any other retailer, you have to factor any tax and shipping costs into your overall price of the game. The price of Max Payne 3 isn't $7.87. It's $10.15. That's the only way you can look at it right now. Is that worth the $5 difference compared to buying a new copy off Amazon for $15 (assuming you have Prime or buy enough for FSSS)? Have you looked at eBay Sold listings? There have been some listings that went for $7 or $8. Plenty over the $10 you'd pay from Hastings. Would you rather try your luck on eBay?

Have you looked at what Amazon Marketplace puts for their shipping price? It starts at $3.99 per game. Have you looked at eBay? People routinely charge double the actual postage costs. Or if they're offering free shipping, it's built into the price or the person is losing money because they don't care what they actually net after fees and shipping. Have you ever shipped a video game? $2.28 is probably right on the money if not under priced.
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I'm aware of how pricing and shipping works, was just pointing out that it almost costs the same, that was it, simmer down cowboy, it's not that serious.
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You may be "new" to Hastings but posts just like yours in awe of the $2.28 shipping price are not new to this thread and have been addressed multiple times in the past, including in the FAQ in the first post where everything is explained thoroughly and multiple times. It's not "serious" - we're on a video game buying forum, it's hard to say anything here is a truly "serious" matter - but posts like yours or the ones that take it to the extreme of "shipping kills the deal" are something I thought had finally been flushed out of this thread, as they're illogical and don't add anything. Because at the heart of it, your posts were more than "pointing out that it almost cost the same" - you were "booing" the shipping price and wanting free shipping, indicating a displeasure ("[it] sucks") with the shipping costs Hastings tacks onto orders. And even if all you meant to do was "pointing out that it almost cost the same" - why is that even noteable that the cost of one used game is nearly equal what they charge to ship three games? Becase I'm apparently missing that much. Feel free to consider that a rhetorical question.

Elusive said:
I grabbed five more trades as soon as the 5 for $25 actually started working, but in my rush, I grabbed the old version of Knightfall Vol. 2 without realizing that the newer one is much, much larger (Amazon has it listed as ~400 pages larger). I'm assuming this means I'll be missing out on some content unless I wait for the newer version to come back in stock and buy it, too.

Oh well. I can probably sell off the one I just ordered for what I paid for it.
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It's an extremely noteable difference:

New Vol. 1 Knightfall:

"This massive first KNIGHTFALL volume collects BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE SPECIAL #1, BATMAN #491-500, DETECTIVE COMICS #659-666, SHOWCASE '93 #7 and 8 and BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #16-18, including chapters never previously reprinted."

New Vol. 2 Knightquest:

"Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #667-675, BATMAN #501-508, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #19-20; 24-28, CATWOMAN #6-7 and ROBIN #7!"

New Vol. 3 KnightsEnd:

"BATMAN #509-510; 512-514, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #29-30; 32-34, DETECTIVE COMICS #676-677; 679-681, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #62-63, ROBIN #8-9; 11-13 and CATWOMAN #12-13."

Old Part One:

"Batman vol. 1 #491–497 and Detective Comics vol. 1 #659–663"

Old Part Two:

"Batman vol. 1 #498–500, Detective Comics vol. 1 #664–666, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16–18, and stories from Showcase '93 #7–8"

Old Part Three:

"Batman vol. 1 #509–510, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29–30, Detective Comics vol. 1 #676–677, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62–63, and Catwoman vol. 2 #12"

Plus there is the old and expensive Batman: Prodigal TPB:

"Batman vol. 1 #512–514, Detective Comics vol. 1 #679–681, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #32–34, and Robin vol. 4 #11–13"

So the newer editions are much meatier, and they don't sync up with the old editions at all. So the old Part Two you just purchased is contained entirely in the new Vol. 1.

New Vol. 1 = Old Part One and Two plus Vengeance of Bane

New Vol. 2 = Newly Collected Material

New Vol. 3 = Old Part Three and Old "Prodigal" TPB

And believe it or not, but there's still even more missing that DC didn't collect in trade at all.

From around new Vol. 2, there is a sub-story called The Search: Justice League Task Force #5-6; Shadow of the Bat #21-23; Legends of the Dark Knight #59-61. Robin #7 is part of this, but that's collected in new Vol. 2

The new Vol. 3 is missing Showcase ’94 #10 to accompany Robin #9 and Catwoman #13 as the sub-story "Aftermath."

The new Vol. 3 is also missing an entire substory called Troika: Batman #515; Shadow of the Bat #35; Detective Comics #682; Robin #14

And the new Vol. 3 is also missing Nightwing: Alfred’s Return #1, but that has been collected in the out of print Nightwing: Ties That Bind.

You could probably make a fourth volume out of the major stuff DC missed.

 
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Drat. Guess I'll have to find something to do with it. Maybe I'll donate it to the local library (though I'd feel like a jerk giving them just the middle volume). I just got trigger happy when I saw some of the hardcovers/TPBs I wanted in stock when the sale went live and wanted to check out quickly.

 
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Drat. Guess I'll have to find something to do with it. Maybe I'll donate it to the local library (though I'd feel like a jerk giving them just the middle volume). I just got trigger happy when I saw some of the hardcovers/TPBs I wanted in stock when the sale went live and wanted to check out quickly.
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If you can sell it for ~$11 including shipping on eBay you might be able to break even after fees and shipping costs. Here's a tip: You have to look up books by ISBN on Hastings. The titles and thumbnail images are often outright wrong or if there are multiple editions, they don't distinguish them. Sometimes they even screw up whether it's a Hardcover/Paperback, but going by ISBN should get you exactly what you're looking for.

 
I think kodave made a post about this a while back, but I can't figure out how to search threads.

There's a couple of things I'm looking for that I noticed Hastings listed today on Amazon, but are still OOS on their own site. Is there some pattern for when they'll be showing up there, too?

 
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I think kodave made a post about this a while back, but I can't figure out how to search threads.

There's a couple of things I'm looking for that I noticed Hastings listed today on Amazon, but are still OOS on their own site. Is there some pattern for when they'll be showing up there, too?
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It's one of two possibilities: Either the items were already in stock, then purchased off GoHastings, but the Amazon account hasn't received that info yet to remove the listings. I don't know how quickly or what time of day Hasting removes listings from Amazon that were purchased on GoHastings or eBay, but I don't believe its instantaneous. If it's not that scenario, it means the item should come into stock on GoHastings.Com later tonight when the site does its nightly refresh. Even then, if someone buys the item off Amazon/eBay/in store before then, the item will either not come into stock at all or it will come into stock for a matter of minutes then pull itself to be OOS. So your best bet is to check tonight sometime after 1 AM Central time.

 
Not really important, but one of my books was shipped from Indiana and is now in Pennsylvania. The problem? I live in Indiana. Sure, I'm roughly 150 miles southwest of where their Indiana store is located (it's right next to Ohio, while I'm right next to Kentucky), but it's now traveled 300 miles in almost the exact opposite direction. Makes total sense. The USPS is crazy.

On a related note, I find it frustrating that they have one little store in my state. If it wasn't there, I wouldn't have to pay sales tax, as far as I know, and what's even funnier is that it's basically in Ohio, anyway.

 
Got a bunch of books from the 40% off sale, and most of them came in those really stiff yellow cardboard envelopes.  Better than bubble mailers in that the books didn't get bent, but they were still torn open in shipment so no better in that way.  Anyway, worth noting since so many people are concerned with packaging here.

 
Hastings shipped me 8 books weighing 6+ lbs of books in one of the yellow bubble mailers. Needless to say, I didn't get 8 books weighing 6 pounds. I got 5 books weighing 3 pounds and a ripped open envelope sealed shut by a USPS employee.

I think I'm done with Hastings. This is just a waste of my time and money now.

 
I thought there was a hastings tradein thread somewhere but cant find it.  Anyways I took in some books and ps2 games (12ish or so) in there today for the bonus credit offers and they were "overstocked" on all of them.  Any trade in/flip ideas for these guys?

 
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Hastings shipped me 8 books weighing 6+ lbs of books in one of the yellow bubble mailers. Needless to say, I didn't get 8 books weighing 6 pounds. I got 5 books weighing 3 pounds and a ripped open envelope sealed shut by a USPS employee.

I think I'm done with Hastings. This is just a waste of my time and money now.
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Ouch. They're usually pretty good at giving you a refund for the missing books, right? Though I know that's small comfort - I remember my order of the two Walking Dead Compendiums for $20 being lost in the mail. Still, I'm usually more angry at the USPS for what happens with my shipments (the things they've done in the past... sheesh), but I've luckily never had more than two books put into one mailer yet.

So. Anyone have any tips on how to get the smell of cigarette smoke out of a book? I'm going to try the dryer sheet tip that I found elsewhere, but the more ideas I have, the better. Hate that smell - it gives me splitting headaches.

 
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kodave said:
Hastings shipped me 8 books weighing 6+ lbs of books in one of the yellow bubble mailers. Needless to say, I didn't get 8 books weighing 6 pounds. I got 5 books weighing 3 pounds and a ripped open envelope sealed shut by a USPS employee.

I think I'm done with Hastings. This is just a waste of my time and money now.
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Ouch. They're usually pretty good at giving you a refund for the missing books, right? Though I know that's small comfort - I remember my order of the two Walking Dead Compendiums for $20 being lost in the mail. Still, I'm usually more angry at the USPS for what happens with my shipments (the things they've done in the past... sheesh), but I've luckily never had more than two books put into one mailer yet.

So. Anyone have any tips on how to get the smell of cigarette smoke out of a book? I'm going to try the dryer sheet tip that I found elsewhere, but the more ideas I have, the better. Hate that smell - it gives me splitting headaches.
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There is no way to remove smoke from a book. The dryer sheet is the best way to try and mitigate it, but the smell will always linger. You might try putting it in a ziplock bag and many dryer sheets for a month or two and see if that helps anymore. You could try keeping it outdoors for a long time to air it out, but then it's subject to be ruined by natural elements like moisture and sunlight. The smell is also liable to rub off on other books if you put it on the shelf, depending how thick the smoke residue actually is on the book. (For example, look at pictures of walls inside a home that have been smoked in long term, you can physically see the residude from the smoking on the walls.) With games and DVDs you can at least clean them and remove 95% of the smoke smell. Books are forever ruined by smoke. I've ranted about this multiple times in this thread. There is a reason people post things for sale with the tag line "Comes from a smoke free home." There is a reason used cars that smell like smoke cost less than an equivalent non-smoker car. Smoke forever alters the book, just like spilling a soda on it. But because it isn't visible, Hastings doesn't care and doesn't do a smell test despite the permanent damage.

Just send it it back and pray you don't get the same copy the next time it comes into stock. You probably won't even be able to re-sell the book and break even because people don't want books that smell like shit. So make Hastings eat the loss.

 
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kodave said:
Elusive said:
kodave said:
Hastings shipped me 8 books weighing 6+ lbs of books in one of the yellow bubble mailers. Needless to say, I didn't get 8 books weighing 6 pounds. I got 5 books weighing 3 pounds and a ripped open envelope sealed shut by a USPS employee.

I think I'm done with Hastings. This is just a waste of my time and money now.
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Ouch. They're usually pretty good at giving you a refund for the missing books, right? Though I know that's small comfort - I remember my order of the two Walking Dead Compendiums for $20 being lost in the mail. Still, I'm usually more angry at the USPS for what happens with my shipments (the things they've done in the past... sheesh), but I've luckily never had more than two books put into one mailer yet.

So. Anyone have any tips on how to get the smell of cigarette smoke out of a book? I'm going to try the dryer sheet tip that I found elsewhere, but the more ideas I have, the better. Hate that smell - it gives me splitting headaches.
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There is no way to remove smoke from a book. The dryer sheet is the best way to try and mitigate it, but the smell will always linger. You might try putting it in a ziplock bag and many dryer sheets for a month or two and see if that helps anymore. You could try keeping it outdoors for a long time to air it out, but then it's subject to be ruined by natural elements like moisture and sunlight. The smell is also liable to rub off on other books if you put it on the shelf, depending how thick the smoke residue actually is on the book. (For example, look at pictures of walls inside a home that have been smoked in long term, you can physically see the residude from the smoking on the walls.) With games and DVDs you can at least clean them and remove 95% of the smoke smell. Books are forever ruined by smoke. I've ranted about this multiple times in this thread. There is a reason people post things for sale with the tag line "Comes from a smoke free home." There is a reason used cars that smell like smoke cost less than an equivalent non-smoker car. Smoke forever alters the book, just like spilling a soda on it. But because it isn't visible, Hastings doesn't care and doesn't do a smell test despite the permanent damage.

Just send it it back and pray you don't get the same copy the next time it comes into stock. You probably won't even be able to re-sell the book and break even because people don't want books that smell like shit. So make Hastings eat the loss.
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This. It's annoying as hell. My technique is similar to yours, I use several dryer sheets and place them between the pages (buy those at bulk from Costco). Also, a couple of paper towels to spread the pages out. Then place the book interleaved with dryer sheets and paper towels along with a large piece (or several pieces) of grapefruit peel inside a large Ziplock bag (again, at bulk from Costco). Rinse and repeat every few days. It works pretty well, but impossible to eliminate entirely.

 
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This. It's annoying as hell. My technique is similar to yours, I use several dryer sheets and place them between the pages (buy those at bulk from Costco). Also, a couple of paper towels to spread the pages out. Then place the book interleaved with dryer sheets and paper towels along with a large piece (or several pieces) of grapefruit peel inside a large Ziplock bag (again, at bulk from Costco), it works pretty well, but impossible to eliminate entirely.
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Dryer sheets only cover smells (ie, spread their scent), not eliminate them so they're not the best method thing to use. You need something that can absorb odors, like baking soda. You put the manual and baking soda in a closed bag (like a Ziploc bag) and leave it (and possibly replace the baking soda/bag every now and then). You can also try to air it out under a fan.

The "smoke" odor can be reduced but it's dependent on how much tar/chemical build up the item has and the material it's absorbed in (ie, glossy paper doesn't absorb scents as much as paint printer paper).

 
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Thanks for the code! Prices have already been raised, sadly. Not much to choose from for cheap video games.

 
Thanks!

I just picked up Fallout 3: GOTY Ed. (used) for $9.36 shipped.

For those interested in 3D Blu-ray, "My Blood Valentine" is only $5 shipped.

 
Also noticed :ps3: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is back in stock for $5.99(new).
Other clearance games(new) appear to have dropped prices, might be worth a browse in the clearance section.
:ps3: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon $7.99
:ps3: Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli $5.99
:ps3: Dead Rising 2 $9.99
:ds: WarioWare: D.I.Y. $3.99
:wii: Conduit 2 $5.99
:3ds: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars $9.99 (highly recommend this)

 
Thanks for all of the tips for how to tackle the smoke smell, guys. Seeing as how it's just the Arkham Asylum TPB, I'm not going to return it; of course, if it was something a little more rare/expensive, I wouldn't put up with it. Right now I have it in the mailer it shipped in with a few dryer sheets crammed inside, and after that's done, I'll probably let it sit outside at least a couple of days when there's no risk of rain - the book has glossy pages, so hopefully that means it'll be easier to diminish the smell. The baking soda idea sounded interesting, too, but I'm wondering how it doesn't damage the pages (I also read a tip that said to use coffee grounds - might try that since I love the smell).

Whatever the case, I don't know how people can smoke around their possessions when it's obvious how badly it ruins everything. That's an entirely different issue, though, and I'll leave it at that.

Anyway, I figured now was as good as a time as any to finally pick up FFXIII for PS3. I've been playing that console a bit more ever since I realized I wasn't getting an Xbone (as long as there's a 24 hour online check in, I'm never going to buy one), and these free shipping promos are practically made for cheaper used games.

 
Finally got Infamous for $7. Only a few bucks cheaper than GS, but hey, I only make a few bucks an hour. Threw in Device's CD so I feel like I got a good bundle :)

 
Havent ordered from Hastings in a while, but picked up Rage, Fear 3 and R6V for $12 total.

Edit: And Socom 4 for another $3.50.
 
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Huh, it's been some time since I last ordered from Gohastings, but thanks to that code for today, I just ordered a CD (Escape the Fate - Ungrateful) and UFC Undisputed 3 :)360:) for ~$16 total. Not too shabby.

 
There are still some good deals to be had: Resident Evil 4 Wii edition $6, House of the Dead Overkill $6.20, Resident Evil umbrella chronicles $4.80, Killzone 3 $6.80, Oblivion $3, HAWX $3.30. Get 'em before the coupon expires tonight.
 
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Finally got Infamous for $7. Only a few bucks cheaper than GS, but hey, I only make a few bucks an hour. Threw in Device's CD so I feel like I got a good bundle :)
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Device's CD is so good! Actually like every song. This is my CD currently for working out.

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Huh, it's been some time since I last ordered from Gohastings, but thanks to that code for today, I just ordered a CD (Escape the Fate - Ungrateful) and UFC Undisputed 3 ( :360:) for ~$16 total. Not too shabby.
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Never thought you would be a Escape the Fate guy. And I know what youre doing with that UFC! ;)

I bought FEAR 3 for ~$5.40 and The Stranger blu ray for $4. Thanks!

 
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Vigilante said:
Huh, it's been some time since I last ordered from Gohastings, but thanks to that code for today, I just ordered a CD (Escape the Fate - Ungrateful) and UFC Undisputed 3 ( :360:) for ~$16 total. Not too shabby.
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Never thought you would be a Escape the Fate guy. And I know what youre doing with that UFC! ;)
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I wasn't, until I sampled every track from Ungrateful and liked pretty much all of it.

Regarding the UFC: ;) :lol:

 
Elusive said:
Thanks for all of the tips for how to tackle the smoke smell, guys. Seeing as how it's just the Arkham Asylum TPB, I'm not going to return it; of course, if it was something a little more rare/expensive, I wouldn't put up with it. Right now I have it in the mailer it shipped in with a few dryer sheets crammed inside, and after that's done, I'll probably let it sit outside at least a couple of days when there's no risk of rain - the book has glossy pages, so hopefully that means it'll be easier to diminish the smell. The baking soda idea sounded interesting, too, but I'm wondering how it doesn't damage the pages (I also read a tip that said to use coffee grounds - might try that since I love the smell).

Whatever the case, I don't know how people can smoke around their possessions when it's obvious how badly it ruins everything. That's an entirely different issue, though, and I'll leave it at that.

Anyway, I figured now was as good as a time as any to finally pick up FFXIII for PS3. I've been playing that console a bit more ever since I realized I wasn't getting an Xbone (as long as there's a 24 hour online check in, I'm never going to buy one), and these free shipping promos are practically made for cheaper used games.
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You should reconsider what you're doing right now. Smell the mailer it came in - it likely reeks of smoke too. You need to take it out of the mailer and find like a gallon sized zip lock bag or at least a plastic grocery bag. Get it into a neutral area where you can enclose it with the dryer sheets instead of having to battle with the smelly packaging too.

I have no idea where you live, but risk of rain isn't the only issue. Humidity can damage books. Even if it's cool, there is likely moisture in the air at night. If it's cold enough at night you could even end up with condensation on the book. Heat can warp books. Direct sunlight isn't a book's friend but that takes prolonged exposure to do damage. I'd say keep it in the shade during the day and bring it in at night if you're going to put it outdoors.

If it's just Morrison's Arkham Asylum TPB, I hope you didn't pay much for it. I'd suggest just doing the dryer sheets, skipping the outdoors, reading the story in one sitting, then getting rid of the book somehow. If you want the book for your collection, get the 15th Anniversary hardcover. It wil be a much nicer addition to keep long term.

 
Yeah, it's just A Serious House on Serious Earth. It was filler so I could hit the 5 for $25; not the most amazing story ever, but I've already read it and knew what to expect. Still good enough to put in the collection (at least for me). I guess I'll try throwing it into a baggie and see what that does - don't know why I didn't think about the fact that the mailer would have the smoke smell in it, too.

 
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