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AMARILLO, Texas - Texas-based Hastings Entertainment Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Company officials say the reorganization filing includes its parent company, Draw Another Circle, and sister brands Movie Stop and SPImages.

A statement posted Monday on the Hastings website says the Chapter 11 process will help prepare the business for an intended sale, while providing protections and financing to continue operations. Further financial details weren’t released.

Hastings will no longer accept or honor deposits for movie purchases and will no longer rent games. Hastings gift cards expire July 13, 2016. The company’s buyback program has been suspended.
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Full List Of Online Coupon Codes

In-Store Sales / Discounts / Liquidation will vary from Online Sale / Coupon offerings

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General
Question: What is Hastings / GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. Currently there are 146 superstores. Hastings also operates www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.

Question: Gee, this is a really long FAQ. Doesn't Hasting have their own FAQ for customers?
Answer:
Hastings does have their own FAQ. You can read Hastings' official FAQ by clicking here. However, this FAQ goes into many details that Hastings' own FAQ does not. So be sure to read through all of this before asking a question!

NEW!
Question: How can I filter and sort Used Video Games to remove the out of stock items?
Answer:
Find the "Stock" dropdown menu option when browsing the used game selection and choose "In Stock." Games that have been purchased in the past day and are now out of stock may still appear.

NEW!
Question: Where can I find clearance video games and other clearance items?
Answer:
Clearance Video Games are in New condition; Plus $2.28 shipping per game
Click Here For Overall Video Game Clearance Items > Sort by Platform on the drop down menu
Click Here For Overall Clearance Items

Game / Item Condition
Question: What is the difference between "used" and "previously viewed" items on GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
"Used" games and movies are items that have been traded in to a Hastings retail location by a customer. "Previously viewed" games and movies are items that Hastings has rented out to customers at their retail locations but are now selling to the public.

When it comes to video games, most CAGs report no real difference between the two other than some ancillary stickers, but both "used" and "previously viewed" games are subject to being scratched, abused, or incomplete depending how well it was previously taken care of.

When it comes to movies, the "Previously Viewed" rental versions often lack features from the full retail versions and may come in different boxes, have different UPCs, have white barcode stickers around the center ring of the disc, etc.

You may encounter a situation where a customer has purchased a "previously used" item from Hastings, then traded it back into Hastings, thus making it a "used" item. This practiced is frowned upon by most customers, but Hastings has shown next to no incentive to change it. It mostly happens with movies.

Question: Do used and previously viewed video games come complete with the original case and manual?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com states as follows:

Due to the nature of used products; booklet inserts, digital movie downloads and manuals are not guaranteed in our used video games, movies and CDs.
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However, the vast majority of CAGs have reported that a large majority of their games do arrive complete. Incomplete games are more of an exception rather than the rule.

Question: Are used collector's editions and limited editions of games guaranteed to come with extras like bonus discs, statutes, and other items?
Answer:
No. Hopefully the used CE and LE games would at least come with all of the discs, but this is not guaranteed. And there is absolutely no guarantee other physical items or "swag" will be included for these used copies. However, CAGs have reported that they have purchased used CE and LE games and received all of the extras. If you order a used CE or LE and it does not come with the extras, just contact customer service and ask about a return/refund.

Question: What condition do "used" and "previously viewed" discs come in?
Answer:
Mosts CAGs seem to get games in good, playable condition if not better. However, there have been cases of receiving a game so scratched up that it would not load/play. These games can be returned to GoHastings.Com at no cost to the customer for a full refund.

NEW!
Question: Are New condition games factory sealed or gutted and re-sealed?
Answer:
As of mid-2013, Hastings retail stores have adopted a policy of gutting games then storing the game discs, manuals and DLC papers separately. This is so they do not have to lock up games or put security cases on games yet still allow the customer to physically handle the boxes in-store. When a new game is sold, Hasting will either re-seal the game or they will place the game in a bag that cannot be opened if you want to return the game as new.

Shipping
Question: Why are my items shipping individually? Why does GoHastings.Com include a shipping charge for each individual item ordered?
Answer:
Hastings does not have warehouses for fulfilling internet orders. All items are shipped from individual brick and mortar retail stores. If your order contains multiple items, your order may ship from multiple locations at different times if one location does not have all of the items you ordered. Because items could ship from more than one location, GoHastings.Com charges a per item shipping fee. Yes this can be frustrating, so its best to either get over it if you intend to shop at GoHastings.Com, or if you can't get over it, shop elsewhere. Like all "deals," include the shipping price per item into consideration for the total cost of the game being purchased.

UPDATED!
Question: How much is shipping per item?
Answer:
Video Games and PC software ship for $2.28 per item.

CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays ship for $1.29 per item.

Books have a per-order charge of $3.00 plus $0.99 shipping per book ordered.

Game Hardware, Electronics and Trends have a per-order charge of $1.99 plus $0.10 shipping per ounce for each item ordered.

Full shipping information, including expedited shipping prices, can be found HERE.

Occasionally, GoHastings.Com offers free or reduced shipping promotions.

Please note, books used to ship for $0.96 per order with no per item charge but Hastings discontinued that pricing scheme as of January 10, 2014. CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays used to ship for $0.96 per item, but Hastings raised that price to the current cost as of approximately May 25, 2014.

Question: How long does it take GoHastings.Com to ship my order?
Answer:
Standard Shipping:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 3-10 Days

Priority / Expedited Mail:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 2 - 3 Days

Question: What service does GoHastings.Com use to ship items?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com primarily ships items using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Video games ship via USPS First Class Mail. Books, movies and music ship via USPS Media Mail. Larger orders may ship via UPS.

Question: Will GoHastings.Com give me a tracking number for each shipment?
Answer:
Every shipment usually has a tracking number associated with it. If you did not see a tracking number in the shipping confirmation email, check your order history on GoHastings.Com.

Question: What will GoHastings.Com ship my items in?
Answer:
It will vary. Hastings might use a yellow paper mailer with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a white plastic envelope with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a stiffer paper/lighter cardboard envelope with no padding. Hastings will try to jam as many items into any of the above envelope options as possible, resulting in frequently damaged books, broken game/movie/CD cases, etc. On rare occasions, someone at Hastings will have the common sense to put larger or heavier items into a box for safer shipping, but even then they will neglect to use padding. Hastings used to ship items in a white plastic poly-bag with absolutely no padding or protection, but after numerous complaints, the company claims these are supposed to be phased out and no longer in use. They still pop up from time to time.

Order Cancellations / Out Of Stock Items
Question: Why was an item cancelled out of my order? Why is that item back in stock right now?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com fills their stock from their Hastings brick and mortar retail locations. Additionally, GoHastings.Com sells items on Amazon and eBay. Their online inventory system is antiquated and does not update stock instantaneously across physical store locations, GoHastings.Com, Amazon, and eBay. Therefore if someone bought the same item first in store/on Amazon/on eBay, their order will be fulfilled first and your item will be cancelled if there is not enough inventory to go around, even though you thought the item was in stock. Yes this sucks, but now you know about it so you can simply choose not to shop at GoHastings in the future if you can't deal with it. No need to endlessly complain about it in posts. Consider writing a letter to the president of Hastings, whose contact info can be found below this FAQ.

Because Hastings' physical store locations accept trade-ins for the used items that they sell, an item that was out of stock may quickly come back into stock if someone trades in the same item, or if someone returns the same item. However, as stated above, GoHastings.Com has an antiquated online system, and they will not be able to fulfill any items on your order once they have been canceled. You will have to re-order the item, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point your originally ordered under.

Question: I just ordered something and now it shows as out of stock, either on my order history page or on the item's page. Will my order be canceled?
Answer:
Probably not, but it is still possible. GoHastings.Com updates its inventory count immediately when sales from the website are made. Therefore if they had one item, and you ordered it, it will now show up as out of stock on GoHastings.Com. However, if someone ordered it off Hastings' eBay or Amazon Marketplace listings first, they may fulfill that order first and cancel your order. Also, if someone walks into the store and purchases the item before it is pulled to ship to you, your order will be canceled. Additionally, store employees may not be able to locate the item and thus cancel your order for that reason. Hastings also has a problem on their website where items in your order history show as out of stock, sometimes regardless of the actual stock. Your best bet is to take a deep breath and not worry about it.

Sale Pricing
NEW!
Question: How can I tell if one promotion or discount is better than a different commonly offered promotion or discount?
Answer:
The following guides are only for video games since they take into consideration the $2.28 per game shipping price. You will have to do your own math for music/movies, books, trends/electronics and other shipping sales.

Remember, stock and prices fluctuate constantly and may not be the same by the next sale.

The math in the Buy 2 Get 1 For $1 deal assumes you choose three equally priced games to maximize your potential savings.

Free Shipping:
Vs. 96¢ Per Item Shipping: Use free shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use free shipping with items $11.40 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use free shipping with items $9.12 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use free shipping with items $7.60 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use free shipping with items $6.91 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use free shipping with items $5.70 and less

96 Cent Shipping:
Vs. Free Shipping: Wait for Free Shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $6.60 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $5.28 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.40 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.00 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $3.30 and less

20% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $11.40, use 20% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $6.60, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $2.50, use 20% Off

25% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $9.12, use 25% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $5.28, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $4.00, use 25% Off

30% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $7.60, use 30% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.40, use 30% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $10, use 30% Off

Buy 2 Get 1 For $1:
Vs. Free Shipping: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. $0.96 Shipping: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less

33% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $6.91, use 33% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.00, use 33% Off

40% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $5.70, use 40% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $3.30, use 40% Off

Question: GoHastings.Com totally raised their prices prior to the sale! OMGWTFBBQSauce! Should I call the police / attorney general / president of the United States?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com claims to not raise their prices prior to sales. Their pricing is based on algorithms that consider things like supply, demand, competitor pricing, market rates, etc. If a game was $10 before the sale and $15 24 hours into the sale, chances are there were only a couple of copies of the game and someone bought one when the sale started, thus affecting the supply and demand. You are not the only one monitoring a Wish List on GoHastings.Com. However, there have been some clearly documented instances of raising prices right before a sale, especially with books rather than games.

Promotional Deal Codes
Question: Why is the promotional code not applying to my order?
Answer:
Certain M-rated games carry the disclaimer that "This item is only available for purchase by customers age 17 and older." If you have such a game in your cart, be sure to check the box by the "Check Out" button that says "I am at least 17 years of age" before clicking the "Apply Promotion Code" button to apply the promotional code.

Additionally, some promotional codes only apply to select qualifying titles. Be sure that your order only contains such titles. Occasionally the GoHastings.Com programmers miss something and games that are supposed to qualify do not work with the promotional code. If this is the case, please contact GoHastings.Com. Contact information can be found below this FAQ.

Question: Can I use more than one promotional code at the same time? Can I stack promotional codes?
Answer:
No, you can only apply one promotional code per order. This prevents code stacking. If there are two promotional codes valid at the same time that you would like to use, you must place two or more separate orders.

Question: What time do promotions normally begin / end?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com operates based on the Central Time Zone. Weekly promotions usually start on Sunday and usually last the whole week. Various other promotions may have different start times and durations. Promotions usually begin at midnight Central time. However, sometimes the new promotions take a while to go "live" on the website, so always double check your order that the correct discounted price is shown.

Order Problems and Contacting Customer Service
(Including Returns/Replacements for Wrong Item or Damaged/Defective Item)
Question: I am trying to place an order and have entered my correct shipping address, billing address and credit card info. The check out page says there is a problem with my information and I need to correct it, but nothing is incorrect. What is going on?!
Answer:
This is a random error that seems to affect some people and not others. There is no known cause for it. People have reported it occurring with different credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.). Some people think it has to do with what web browser you use, so perhaps try a different one. Some people have reported they can't place orders from computers or IP numbers located out of the state where their billing or shipping address is located. The bottom line is there is no fix for this problem from the customer's end. Your only attempt to get it resolved will be to CALL Customer Service. Contact details for Customer Service can be found below this FAQ.

Question: GoHastings.Com sent me a defective game or the wrong game. How do I return it? Can they send me a replacement/correct item?
Answer:
Contact customer service to initiate the return process. Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ. GoHastings.Com will not charge you to ship the game back, and they will give you a full refund, including what you paid initially for shipping. In some instances, they will simply refund the cost of the item and let you keep the defective or wrong item for free. GoHastings.Com will not normally send you a replacement item if you received a defective or incorrect item. They will usually tell you that you must place a new order, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point you originally ordered under.

Question: Something went wrong with my order. How do I contact customer service?
Answer:
Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: Should I call or email customer service?
Answer:
CAGs have reported mixed experiences with both calling and emailing Hastings Customer Service. It is up to your preference. If you are contacting them regarding credit card issues, it may be best to call rather than put highly sensitive information in an email. If you call during business hours, your issue may be resolved right then over the phone. You might also have to wait on hold for a long period of time during peak hours. If you email, you may have to wait up to 48 hours to get a response, especially if you email over the weekend. Often the email replies fail to understand your entire issue with your order. Customer Service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: What is GoHastings.Com return policy?
Answer:
The GoHastings.Com website states their return policy is as follows:

All items purchased through gohastings.com may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, if they meet the following criteria:

  • All new items are in original unopened packaging.
  • Return of product is within 30 days of shipping date.
  • Returned product(s) must be in the original packaging and include any manuals, cabling and accessories in saleable condition.
  • Video Game Systems that are found defective within the 30 day window must make a return using the manufacturer's warranty.
Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
Note: Products purchased through goHastings.com may not be returned to a physical store location for refund.
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However, this can be confusing considering used items, such as games, come in opened packaging. Normally GoHastings has no problem with returns for defective or incorrect used game shipments that are promptly requested. At the very least, if a game item was found to be defective within 30 days of the shipping date, you would have a good argument toward customer service that you should be able to return the game item. Abusing the return policy to replace your own broken items with items from GoHastings inventory wouldn't be a good idea.

Miscellaneous
Question: Does GoHastings.Com collect sales tax?
Answer:
According to GoHastings.Com:

Currently goHastings.com only charges sales tax in states where we have a physical presence. Sales taxes are calculated during the ordering process and will show tax charged for the delivery destination, based on current tax rates. Shipping charges may also be subject to tax in certain states.
Currently sales tax is automatically applied in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
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Question: Where are Hastings brick and mortar retail stores located?
Answer:
Click here to find the location nearest you.

Question: Are the online prices the same in store? Are the online specials valid in store?
Answer:
Generally speaking, no. For used items and for some new items, GoHastings.Com uses algorithms where prices can change multiple times in one day. Hastings retail locations have their own set prices. See your local store for more information. Additionally, online special sales and promotions are not valid in store. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.

Question: Are the brick and mortar retail location advertisements valid online?
Answer:
Generally the prices in the retail location advertisements are not valid on GoHastings.Com. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.



Customer Service Contact Information
Customer Service Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9 am through 9 pm CST
Toll Free Phone Number: (877)-HASTINGS (427-8464)
Fax: (806) 467-8330

Email: service[at]gohastings.com
PM the GoHastings Representative on CAG: gohastings (John) [Not active since October 2013]

Regular Mail:
Hastings Internet, Inc.
3601 Plains Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79102

Comments to the President:
John Marmaduke, President & CEO RIP In Peace

Alan Van Ongevalle, President & COO
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
PO Box 35350
Amarillo, TX 79120-5350



GoHastings.Com / Hastings Entertainment Online Information
Website: http://www.gohastings.com
Retail Store Weekly Ad: http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=StoreAd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gohastings?sk=wall
Twitter: @gohastings
Google+: https://plus.google.com/107834874893127887270/posts
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gohastings/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gohastings
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A ton of games I wanted just came back in stock at the "not yet updated" (generic low price place holder when things are oos) prices, so I had to make another order.

What can I say, they made me an offer I can't refuse.

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From my experience Hastings charges your card for the full amount of the order and it just appears as a pending charge. Then they ship things and cancel things. Only after your order is complete do they then place the final total and actually charge it. But there is no rhyme or reason to when this occurs. I'd wager they put in the numbers and then its just a matter of how many hours or days it takes your bank to process it, remove the pending amount, and charge the final amount.
 
[quote name='supershammy']Is this for real?[/QUOTE]
That would change what I'm planning to buy tonight. ~$55 worth of trades that I don't think will go down. Clever girl...
 
Update on my situation that can be seen on page 183 (My card got charged 6 times for a $28 dollar order total of $168, draining my balance).

My 3 games arrived complete (Dante's Inferno, God of War Collection(GoW1&2) & PoP Forgotten Sands). GoW and Dante's arrived in pretty good shape and the DLC Code on Dante's was unused and the GoW3 Demo was also intact. In the other hand, PoP arrived complete, but it came on a skinny blu-ray cover. Good thing I had a PS3 case laying around.

My balance has not been restored and my bank confirmed that on Monday everything will come back to normal. F*^&%ing 9 days without money because of Hastings (well I did have spare money, but it's wrong that I can't access my full balance for a mistake on their part). Though I'm sure that my bank could have done more for the problem, since they allowed it.

Either way, I might or might not order again here (it was my first time). I don't need this drama. Sure, the prices are pretty reasonable and the games arrived well and all, but I need to take extra precautions next time and I don't like to gamble.
 
So I got my latest order today and as good as I expected from GH:
The LoTR BR set had a 5"X2" green sticker that said "USED QUALITY GUARANTEED" around the box set, but thank god the sticker left no residue and was removed w/ out any issues or problems. Had to krazy glue a couple of places in 2 corners of the box that were opening, but nothing bad probably due to their use of the gray plastic 0% protection mailer.

SOCOM 4 came in almost like new condition and the "PRO" code was not even scratched off! I would have though it was a GameStop style new copy (unwrapped) until I decided to read the manual and I smelled a strong cigar smell; didn't realize it was the manual and though it was a neighbor, but alas it was my game manual. I don't mind since the smell should be gone by a day or two. It seems the previous owner liked to smoke while reading game manuals. At least the smell didn't permute to the LoTR set and I'm a happy camper w/ my order as almost always w/ GH. :)
 
[quote name='supershammy']Is this for real?[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't trust the guy because he's under trading investigation, but would anyone be surprised at that sale? They always do it. I hope it's true.
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']I wouldn't trust the guy because he's under trading investigation, but would anyone be surprised at that sale? They always do it. I hope it's true.[/QUOTE]

He's been posting in this thread for awhile, and all the time under investigation, so I don't think you should count that against him. Plus I think I would have the same question even if he wasn't on trade investigation, so not a big diff. ^__^

But yeah, these sales go on all the time, so it's pretty plausible it'll be the sales he mentioned.
 
[quote name='Carlanga']SOCOM 4 came in almost like new condition and the "PRO" code was not even scratched off! I would have though it was a GameStop style new copy (unwrapped) until I decided to read the manual and I smelled a strong cigar smell; didn't realize it was the manual and though it was a neighbor, but alas it was my game manual. I don't mind since the smell should be gone by a day or two. It seems the previous owner liked to smoke while reading game manuals. At least the smell didn't permute to the LoTR set and I'm a happy camper w/ my order as almost always w/ GH. :)[/QUOTE]

Put a dryer sheet in the case for a couple of hours, and the smell should go away.
 
[quote name='thelonepig']Put a dryer sheet in the case for a couple of hours, and the smell should go away.[/QUOTE]

I'll have to try this out, thanks for the tip.
 
[quote name='Squarehard']He's been posting in this thread for awhile, and all the time under investigation, so I don't think you should count that against him. Plus I think I would have the same question even if he wasn't on trade investigation, so not a big diff. ^__^

But yeah, these sales go on all the time, so it's pretty plausible it'll be the sales he mentioned.[/QUOTE]

ive also correctly reported the previous 2 sales on thursday/friday (depending on my sleep schedule) so you know history tends to repeat itself


but i guess thanks for the sorta vote of confidence


all i know is ive got almost 1k sitting in my cart
 
[quote name='supershammy']Is this for real?[/QUOTE]
Yes, 95% it prob is unless the source fails him/her now. He/she has been posting ahead of time the last couple of deals from GH.

[quote name='thelonepig']Put a dryer sheet in the case for a couple of hours, and the smell should go away.[/QUOTE]
Nice, thanks for the trick! Will try it! The funny thing is that it is only the manual, the case does not smell nor the game disc. You can smell it when you flip around the pages of the manual.
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']I wouldn't trust the guy because he's under trading investigation, but would anyone be surprised at that sale? They always do it. I hope it's true.[/QUOTE]

Hes been right every time Ive seen him predict it before, said he knows someone or something right? So yea, I would trust him to get a sale right. Besides, whats the harm if its wrong, you dont get a few things on sale? Oh tragedy.

[quote name='thelonepig']Put a dryer sheet in the case for a couple of hours, and the smell should go away.[/QUOTE]

Try more like a day or two for heavy smoke, otherwise it just smells like freshly scented cigar smoke.... This works great for any type of smell. But a drier sheet inside doesnt help the outside much. I recommend putting it in a ziplock bag with a drier sheet, with the case cracked open as much as possible so the drier sheet gets the inside and outside.
 
the only way i could end up wrong is if hastings saw this and decided to change it due to the sale leaking

and i dont see that happening
 
[quote name='cjenvy']the only way i could end up wrong is if hastings saw this and decided to change it due to the sale leaking

and i dont see that happening[/QUOTE]

They've kind of done that before.
 
[quote name='cjenvy']ive also correctly reported the previous 2 sales on thursday/friday (depending on my sleep schedule) so you know history tends to repeat itself


but i guess thanks for the sorta vote of confidence


all i know is ive got almost 1k sitting in my cart[/QUOTE]
I didn't mean to insult you, though it came off that way. I didn't know you were the guy that reported the sales ahead of time. The trade investigation plus typing in all caps made me wary. My apologies.
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']I didn't mean to insult you, though it came off that way. I didn't know you were the guy that reported the sales ahead of time. The trade investigation plus typing in all caps made me wary. My apologies.[/QUOTE]

sorry that my excitement for the 3rd 40 percent sale in a months time got me in all caps mode

just off these 3 sales ive completed or near completed these manga series from scratch

pokemon adventures
pokemon diamond and pearl adventure
pokemon diamond and pearl/platinum
pokemon black and white
yugioh
yugioh duelist
yugioh millenium world
yugioh gx
yugioh r
yugioh 5ds
yugioh zexal
megaman nt
hikaru no go
shaman king
pretty face
megaman tpb
sonic tpb
scott pilgrim

and im soon to buy
soul eater
shaman king
yu yu hakusho
dragonball
dragonball z
 
id give out my source's full identity but that could end really badly but it fits in with percentage off sales having been every other week as of late
 
[quote name='cjenvy']sorry that my excitement for the 3rd 40 percent sale in a months time got me in all caps mode

just off these 3 sales ive completed or near completed these manga series from scratch

pokemon adventures
pokemon diamond and pearl adventure
pokemon diamond and pearl/platinum
pokemon black and white
yugioh
yugioh duelist
yugioh millenium world
yugioh gx
yugioh r
yugioh 5ds
yugioh zexal
megaman nt
hikaru no go
shaman king
pretty face
megaman tpb
sonic tpb
scott pilgrim

and im soon to buy
soul eater
shaman king
yu yu hakusho
dragonball
dragonball z[/QUOTE]

Excellent. Keep your taste away from the good manga and we'll get along just fine. :D
 
[quote name='DarkSageRK']Excellent. Keep your taste away from the good manga and we'll get along just fine. :D[/QUOTE]

and no we wont since soul eater is most certainly a good manga as is hikaru no go
 
I went with the current promotion, since everything I bought is new (e.g. Spider-Man: Spider Island). I usually cut corners and buy used (e.g. if something is in like new condition at half the price of what's new), but I think the the books I bought are priced in a way where I just don't think there's enough incentive to buy them used.
 
[quote name='DarkSageRK']Excellent. Keep your taste away from the good manga and we'll get along just fine. :D[/QUOTE]Speaking of good manga, it seems USPS decided to deliver my first two volumes of Berserk to someone 1,200 miles away in Flagstaff, Arizona. #3-10 are on schedule though, as are #1-3 of Corpse Delivery Service.

I pray that it showing as "Delivered" is just a tracking error and the first two still arrive, otherwise either Hastings or USPS will have some serious splainin' to do.
 
[quote name='cjenvy']and no we wont since soul eater is most certainly a good manga as is hikaru no go[/QUOTE]
I thought the anime version of Hikaru no Go was okay. I don't think I could get into the manga, though. :whistle2:#
 
[quote name='sadboy']I thought the anime version of Hikaru no Go was okay. I don't think I could get into the manga, though. :whistle2:#[/QUOTE]

you are probably right it requires an iq lol


still havent seen the anime though and never really saw all of soul eater outside of the retarded ending
 
So I got this in the mail from Hastings today.
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and to add insult to injury,
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I guess they can't all be winners, but really? Weren't even close on this one. XD
 
[quote name='Squarehard']So I got this in the mail from Hastings today.
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and to add insult to injury,
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I guess they can't all be winners, but really? Weren't even close on this one. XD[/QUOTE]
What is wrong with the case (in the first picture)?
 
[quote name='CoDWaPeace']What is wrong with the case (in the first picture)?[/QUOTE]

PS3 game in a blu ray case (not mentioning the bizarre cover art).
 
[quote name='CoDWaPeace']What is wrong with the case (in the first picture)?[/QUOTE]
It looks like a bootleg put in a case from a movie.
 
[quote name='sadboy']It looks like a bootleg put in a case from a movie.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, SquareHard should definitely let them know he got what looks to be a total bootleg.
 
Already sent them the email with the attached pictures.

But I guess if one CAG couldn't tell the difference, I can't imagine an employee to know the difference unless he was a gamer, although common sense tells me they should have at least noticed the blu-ray case.

Oh well. :3
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']Don't they usually update their deals right at 1 AM?[/QUOTE]

No. Usually 10 to 15 min after midnight Central time. Deals just updated but code isn't working for me just yet.
 
PROMO CODES FOR 8/12/2012 - 8/18/2012


30% off Used and PV DVDs and Blu-ray GOLDMEDAL
40% off Used Books GOLDMEDAL
40% off Used CDs GOLDMEDAL

Will apply to cart right now, but NOT ACTIVE YET... probably like 6am+ est it will work.

[EDIT] Promo Code is active now...if it doesn't apply, remove and re-apply. If still not working, delete cookies and try. If not, try Incognito Mode in Chrome or whatever the equivalent is in Firefox. Don't forget 3% cash back from various sites (talk to mr rebates).

Too bad I just got in a 15 off 55 right before I found these. Anyways, No game codes though.
 
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[quote name='GodOfUncharted']Don't they usually update their deals right at 1 AM?[/QUOTE]

If you are on the east coast, then yes, around 1am, but usually there is also a lag time on the code, so it may not work properly even though the code is active, so make sure to keep an eye out on the final checkout page to make sure the discount is applied correctly.

[quote name='technics1200']PROMO CODES FOR 8/12/2012 - 8/18/2012


30% off Used and PV DVDs and Blu-ray GOLDMEDAL
40% off Used Books GOLDMEDAL
40% off Used CDs GOLDMEDAL

Will apply to cart right now, but NOT ACTIVE YET... probably like 6am+ est it will work.

Too bad I just got in a 15 off 55 right before I found these. Anyways, No game codes though.[/QUOTE]

It usually doesn't take that long for the code to work. I usually get the codes to work properly about half an hour to and hour after the codes are active.

I don't like waiting until morning since many of the good stuff is gone by then.
 
[quote name='Squall835']Just placed an order using the code, but I had to reload a few times because it wouldn't apply at first.[/QUOTE]
What browser were you using?
 
[quote name='Squarehard']
It usually doesn't take that long for the code to work. I usually get the codes to work properly about half an hour to and hour after the codes are active.

I don't like waiting until morning since many of the good stuff is gone by then.[/QUOTE]

You're right! I just removed the code and reapplied and it worked!

As I just made an order with the 15 off 55, I have nothing to buy right now...happy hoarding!
 
[quote name='TheCro']....Should have read this thread before I ordered my books today...[/QUOTE]

This thread is essential for Hastings shopping. ;D
 
Bought these guides:

* Star Wars - The Old Republic
* Hitman: Blood Money
* Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
* Mafia II


Shame they didn't even have the "Amazing Spider-man" guide listed in their store. While the game was supposed to be mediocre, I wanted to have it anyway if the price was right.

Thanks for letting us know about the 40% off.
 
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