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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='kodave']It's been taking Hastings longer than even 72 hours to ship a lot of items these days. What's going on at those stores that they can't ship out faster? That big of a backlog of orders to fulfill? Are they that understaffed?[/QUOTE]
Basing upon the local 4 stores, I'm going to say that they aren't understaffed, but more under-competently staffed. (there are always a bunch of people standing around, there's just only ever 1 or 2 that actually seem to know what's going on, and they're helping just about every customer while answering the other employees' questions as well)
 
It's because you probably ordered an item that was not in stock in a lot of of their stores so they had to track it down. You have to understand that once they get the order from the website they then have to go through all of their stores to find the item they supposedly have in stock and sometimes by the time they find one the store has already sold the item.
 
I just tried to check their site for the update on my order and their site is now down. The traffic from this stacking sale must've been overwhelming and they probably got flooded with orders and couldn't fulfill them all. Not very smart on their part.
 
Site's working for me again too, but unfortunately it's saying that the item I ordered is now out of stock so I'm dreading a cancellation.
 
[quote name='Psychonik']Site's working for me again too, but unfortunately it's saying that the item I ordered is now out of stock so I'm dreading a cancellation.[/QUOTE]

This happened to my Jak and Daxter Collection (saying OOS in my order history), but it still shipped no problem maybe I got the last copy). So you may still be ok.
 
I just got confirmation that my $38 copy of Dragon's Dogma has indeed shipped. It's said out of stock underneath it since within a few minutes of my ordering it. It looks like it just says that underneath the product on the order history page if the product has since gone out of stock.

Definitely an indication that a cancellation is more likely, but no guarantee of one.
 
I received a terrible shipment from Hastings today. Three large paperback graphic novels, shoved in a giant envelope. Two stacked on top of each other, the third placed above those two. Well that top one got its cover ripped half way off because of the packing job. One of the books had food stuff smeared on the bottom. I sent CS an email with pictures. Just ridiculous.
 
[quote name='Maskim']That's too bad. On the bright side, even though they're a bit torn up, congratulations on your 3 free books. ;)[/QUOTE]

I don't even know what I'll do with the books if they refund me and tell me to keep them. I don't want them. I'll probably throw them up on eBay and see what they fetch as long as the cost of shipping + fees is covered in the end.
 
B1G1 50% off is in effect, but the site is kinda screwy atm, so beware.

And also a heads up to everyone who is not familiar with Hastings carts on sales like these, it only calculates the discount off the cheapest ones rather than the ones that match, so if you had two $5 and two $10 items in your cart, the two $5 ones would be discounted as opposed to one $5 and one $10 item, so just be careful.
 
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Hastings is baffling...

#1 That 33% off used Xbox 360 games image is hidden on the drop down hover over menu. So easy to miss if you don't use that menu. Stupid ass way to advertise a deal.

#2 Why would you run a 33% off deal the same week you run B1G1 50% off, which is, at best, a 25% off sale? 33% off shits all over that for anyone who can realize the mathematical difference.

Hastings has its head so far up its own ass sometimes...
 
Tried both coupons and it seems none of the discounts are being applied to the price despite the checkout page saying that the code has been applied to my order. Is it doing this for everyone else? I'm not hitting that "Place Order" button until I know I got my discount...
 
[quote name='SanjiX']Tried both coupons and it seems none of the discounts are being applied to the price despite the checkout page saying that the code has been applied to my order. Is it doing this for everyone else? I'm not hitting that "Place Order" button until I know I got my discount...[/QUOTE]

Usually Hastings has some problem calibrating the items that are actually in the sale, so sometimes they take it down for a bit to re-inventory what is actually in the sale, but not sure if this is what that is. I got the codes to work last night when it first became live, but the list of "qualifying titles" was practically every title, so they may have decided (like many times in the past) to rework the "qualifying titles".
 
[quote name='Squarehard']Usually Hastings has some problem calibrating the items that are actually in the sale, so sometimes they take it down for a bit to re-inventory what is actually in the sale, but not sure if this is what that is. I got the codes to work last night when it first became live, but the list of "qualifying titles" was practically every title, so they may have decided (like many times in the past) to rework the "qualifying titles".[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's possible. I was trying to nab Catherine (was on the list) and Shadow of the Damned (not on the list) and I put them in separately and neither of them applied the discount. Also, tried the Orange Box (yes, I know it's crap compared to the PC one but my friend has it) which was also on the list and it didn't work either.

EDIT: The Orange Box seems to work now. Going to mess around with the codes so I can get the other discount for Shadow of the Damned and Catherine... =)
 
Hmm, is there a serious difference between "used" and "previously viewed". Are video games movies now? I haven't heard previously viewed since maybe the VHS days and I remember how weird it was seeing it on here last time. I might just have to make separate orders since MORK is not working with my games. I wonder if they have to be "used" and not "previously viewed".

EDIT: Apparently, there is? Catherine is only available as previously viewed for the 360 and does not work with JETSONS. =S
 
[quote name='SanjiX']Hmm, is there a serious difference between "used" and "previously viewed". Are video games movies now? I haven't heard previously viewed since maybe the VHS days and I remember how weird it was seeing it on here last time. I might just have to make separate orders since MORK is not working with my games. I wonder if they have to be "used" and not "previously viewed".[/QUOTE]

"Previously viewed" means rental and "used" refers to games traded in from individual owners. I imagine buying used the the best way to go, since people generally treat rental copies like shit.
 
[quote name='SanjiX']Hmm, is there a serious difference between "used" and "previously viewed". Are video games movies now? I haven't heard previously viewed since maybe the VHS days and I remember how weird it was seeing it on here last time. I might just have to make separate orders since MORK is not working with my games. I wonder if they have to be "used" and not "previously viewed".[/QUOTE]
I believe the general consensus is that used items are more likely to come in good condition than previously viewed items. It also seems that previously viewed movies have the extras locked on them, so it would be preferable to get used movies.

And yes, the code only works on used items.
 
Gotcha, thanks. I've never seen or been to an actual GoHastings store so I don't know how they operate. I didn't know they let people rent games too, makes me wish I had one around here now. Thanks! :)
 
[quote name='SanjiX']Hmm, is there a serious difference between "used" and "previously viewed". Are video games movies now? I haven't heard previously viewed since maybe the VHS days and I remember how weird it was seeing it on here last time. I might just have to make separate orders since MORK is not working with my games. I wonder if they have to be "used" and not "previously viewed".

EDIT: Apparently, there is? Catherine is only available as previously viewed for the 360 and does not work with JETSONS. =S[/QUOTE]

Previously viewed are garbage. I had to learn that the hard way.
 
Kingdoms of Amalur 360 is $20 shipped used w/JETSONS. Perfect price for anyone only mildly interested in it.
 
[quote name='patcrazystar64']Anyone know the what day the Xbox "JETSONS" promo is over? Is it up to 6/16 like the "MORK" code?[/QUOTE]

Nobody knows. Read the OP.
 
[quote name='Blade']"Previously viewed" means rental and "used" refers to games traded in from individual owners. I imagine buying used the the best way to go, since people generally treat rental copies like shit.[/QUOTE]

In my experience with Hastings when you order Previously viewed titles not only do they not come with the original case (they come in a Hastings rental case) but they typically are not in good shape.
 
[quote name='jrallen99']In my experience with Hastings when you order Previously viewed titles not only do they not come with the original case (they come in a Hastings rental case) but they typically are not in good shape.[/QUOTE]

Truth.
 
mass effect 3 collectors edition is about $20 if anyone is interested in that, would have jumped on that but i already have mass effect 3
 
[quote name='patcrazystar64']Anyone know the what day the Xbox "JETSONS" promo is over? Is it up to 6/16 like the "MORK" code?[/QUOTE]

There is no expiration date on the image, hence no expiration date in the OP. It could last the whole week, or they could pull it tomorrow. No way to be 100% certain unless Hastings gives more details. A good bet would be that it lasts all week, but don't be shocked if it disappears before Saturday.
 
They jacked up some of the prices on 360 games borderlands was 5.99 used now the price is 17.99.
 
[quote name='Jay']They jacked up some of the prices on 360 games borderlands was 5.99 used now the price is 17.99.[/QUOTE]
No they didn't. It's 17.99 used, and 5.99 previously viewed. It's out of stock previously viewed, though, so when you do a search for it, it only shows the used for 17.99.
 
Everyone needs to remember the price on a used/previously viewed item WILL be different when it is out of stock from when it is in stock, and more often than not the out of stock price is lower than the price when it is in stock.
 
Traded in Mayhem 3D, Rango, and YuGiOh Tag Force 5, got $40 credit.

Managed to snag Bulletstorm, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Assassin's Creed II, and Crackdown 2 for $50.
 
[quote name='Maskim']That's too bad. On the bright side, even though they're a bit torn up, congratulations on your 3 free books. ;)[/QUOTE]

[quote name='kodave']I don't even know what I'll do with the books if they refund me and tell me to keep them. I don't want them. I'll probably throw them up on eBay and see what they fetch as long as the cost of shipping + fees is covered in the end.[/QUOTE]

And perhaps a GoHastings rep was reading this thread and my initial response because I got a response on a Sunday (which was odd - I didn't realize their CS was working weekends now), and they want the books shipped back despite me including photographic evidence of their damaged conditions. So I'll send them back the ripped cover and food smeared books and they can pitch them in their trash or whatever since they shouldn't resell them. A waste of money for them to even pay to take them back. But its their money to waste. Or maybe they'll clean out the food particles and put scotch tape on the ripped cover and try to sell them as "Very Good" like nothing was ever wrong. I also put the two books back in the comically large envelope they were shipped in, rolled down the rest of the envelope, and wrapped packing tape all around the envelope. They can have back that destroyed envelope too. I'll give the 3rd book which was fine to a friend or something.
 
So this was a little weird: The game I ordered during their 96¢ offer last week just arrived today (super quick, as I ordered it Friday). However, it came in a rubbery plastic envelop not the usual bubble mailer. Makes me wonder if this is how they deferred the cost of their usual shipping. The game didn't arrive beat up so all is well; I just found the packaging odd.
 
[quote name='Apollyon89']So this was a little weird: The game I ordered during their 96¢ offer last week just arrived today (super quick, as I ordered it Friday). However, it came in a rubbery plastic envelop not the usual bubble mailer. Makes me wonder if this is how they deferred the cost of their usual shipping. The game didn't arrive beat up so all is well; I just found the packaging odd.[/QUOTE]

It's just whatever mailer the store has on hand. I get assortments of different types of mailers from multiple locations, so it's not consistent. I receive the occasional rubbery mailer from time to time, but the majority of the time is the regular bubble mailer.
 
No, he's right. This time they really stocked up on the plastic mailer. It's like Best Buy's mailers but without the pull tab.

The shipping is a lot faster too. I've been getting my games in just two days as of late. Almost makes me glad to be charged shipping for each item.
 
Got Street Fighter x Tekken for $19 shipped. So far all my games from them have been a thumbs up, hope this arrives good too.
 
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