goHastings Deal Thread - B2G1 $1 | $5 Off $40 or $10 Off $60

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About goHastings:
"Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used CDs, books, videos and video games, as well as boutique merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games. Company currently operates 148 retail locations in 20 states."

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Current Weekly Deal
Buy 2 Get 1 for $1 (Limited Selection)
Use Promotional Code: POSSEUP


Special Labor Day Week Deal
2 Ways to Save - 5 Days to Shop
$5 Off $40 or $10 Off $60
Used Books, Music, Movies, or Games
Use Promotional Code DAYOFF
Valid 9/1-5/11



Contact the goHastings customer service:
Call: 1-877-HASTINGS (877-427-8464)
Email: [email protected]
PM Official CAG Rep: John - gohastings
 
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well I was looking forward to picking up Bulletstorm or Need for Speed but both have went from $20 to $35-$40. Oh well...
 
[quote name='ClevelandBrowns']Just got Bulletstorm from the %25 off 4th of july sale. Very happy with it. I got the PS3 version and it came basically new. It is the limited edition version with an unused limited edition dlc and online pass. It seems as if it was just opened and then shipped to me. Pretty awesome for about $17.[/QUOTE]

I got the same thing except it didn't come with the pass.

Ended up getting Bulletstorm,Medal Of Honor. Then I ordered Dead Space 2,Sin and Punishment.

I'm waiting on that 40 percent off tomorrow to see what else I can get.

I still want a couple of games.
 
Dear customers,

Unfortunately, an online pricing error occured and a large amount of our inventory defaulted to a higher price. Despite the appearance, this is not intentional. We do not raise prices for promotions.

We will postpone our 40% off Used Video Game email sale until the pricing has been corrected. All email addresses submitted will be saved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
 
I'm sorry everyone. Our prices change all the time but our pricing is not related to the promotions. Prices change every day but you should see as many price drops as price hikes. But today's pricing is different; it is an error. Here is what we posted on FaceBook:

Unfortunately, an online pricing error occured and a large amount of our inventory defaulted to a higher price. Despite the appearance, this is not intentional. We do not raise prices for promotions.

We will postpone our 40% off Used Video Game email sale until the pricing has been corrected. All email addresses submitted will be saved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
 
[quote name='gohastings']I'm sorry everyone. Our prices change all the time but our pricing is not related to the promotions. Prices change every day but you should see as many price drops as price hikes. But today's pricing is different; it is an error. Here is what we posted on FaceBook:

Unfortunately, an online pricing error occured and a large amount of our inventory defaulted to a higher price. Despite the appearance, this is not intentional. We do not raise prices for promotions.

We will postpone our 40% off Used Video Game email sale until the pricing has been corrected. All email addresses submitted will be saved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.[/QUOTE]

I'm not quite sure I believe this "site error." Its not really a grand conspiracy that prices go up before a sale, usually its not THIS much higher...

Between this and the grand 100,000 likes free shipping sale, i really feel like theres some nefarious forces at work for you guys (not you in particular CAG rep, youre just the messenger)
 
[quote name='stageman12']They hired that Overstock IT guy from yesterday...;)[/QUOTE]
lol..

Price Error or not, Im glad it'll be lowered. But one negativity is that we'll have to wait a bit longer for the 40% off. haha
 
[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']I'm not quite sure I believe this "site error." Its not really a grand conspiracy that prices go up before a sale, usually its not THIS much higher...

Between this and the grand 100,000 likes free shipping sale, i really feel like theres some nefarious forces at work for you guys (not you in particular CAG rep, youre just the messenger)[/QUOTE]

I'm not just a messenger and there is no conspiracy. Sometimes an error is just an error.
 
[quote name='MillerTime2523']Dear customers,

Unfortunately, an online pricing error occured and a large amount of our inventory defaulted to a higher price. Despite the appearance, this is not intentional. We do not raise prices for promotions.

We will postpone our 40% off Used Video Game email sale until the pricing has been corrected. All email addresses submitted will be saved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.[/QUOTE]
now im in for some games :applause:
 
The rep was kind enough to pay us a visit and explain the issue.

Could we please knock it off with the theories and watch our tone.
 
wow i didnt know we had a gohastings rep on cag, Well to you mr gohastings rep Thanks for all the great deals i buy from all your guys promos and i have always gotten my games in great condition at great prices so thanks
 
[quote name='gohastings']I'm not just a messenger and there is no conspiracy. Sometimes an error is just an error.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the update!

 
[quote name='gohastings']I'm not just a messenger and there is no conspiracy. Sometimes an error is just an error.[/QUOTE]

And what about the prices on Amazon still being low, then quadrupling after I mentioned it here?

Donkey Kong Country is still at 32.79 used on Amazon and 44.99 on your site. Why didn't that price go up as well? Or will it now that I've mentioned it?
 
[quote name='V3rtigo']And what about the prices on Amazon still being low, then quadrupling after I mentioned it here?[/QUOTE]

Why wouldn't the error also effect their Amazon prices?
 
[quote name='V3rtigo']And what about the prices on Amazon still being low, then quadrupling after I mentioned it here?

Donkey Kong Country is still at 32.79 used on Amazon and 44.99 on your site. Why didn't that price go up as well? Or will it now that I've mentioned it?[/QUOTE]

I'm sure software updates that... I can't imagine someone sitting there updating Amazon prices for 10,000 items manually, every day...
 
So since there are price errors will they be refunding (or canceling the orders) of customers who bought things? That's exactly what overstock.com did yesterday, and while these are different companies the situations are the same.

I have never purchased anything from Hastings, but signed up for a coupon and was planning on buying LFD2, the price was $18 yesterday and now is $27, lol. Out of curiosity, will these 40% off coupons before for entire orders or for a single game?
 
[quote name='MillerTime2523']Dear customers,

Unfortunately, an online pricing error occured and a large amount of our inventory defaulted to a higher price. Despite the appearance, this is not intentional. We do not raise prices for promotions.

We will postpone our 40% off Used Video Game email sale until the pricing has been corrected. All email addresses submitted will be saved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.[/QUOTE]

Was this an email? If so, I didn't get one at the email I signed up with for the 40% code.
 
[quote name='Jurassic425']So since there are price errors will they be refunding (or canceling the orders) of customers who bought things? That's exactly what overstock.com did yesterday, and while these are different companies the situations are the same.

I have never purchased anything from Hastings, but signed up for a coupon and was planning on buying LFD2, the price was $18 yesterday and now is $27, lol. Out of curiosity, will these 40% off coupons before for entire orders or for a single game?[/QUOTE]

Why would they refund anyone who bought anything knowing fully well what the price was? It's not like the person realizes it was an incorrect price hike and said "Oh well might as well still get my order in they'll correct it after". No, they bought whatever they bought thinking it was an acceptable price. Now if anyone really did think that they're quite stupid, but still the point stands. Would it be nice if they did? Sure, but they're under no obligation to do so.
 
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[quote name='Dranakin']Was this an email? If so, I didn't get one at the email I signed up with for the 40% code.[/QUOTE]

It was posted by a rep here and on Facebook
 
im thankful for the postponement. last i checked, Shadows of the Damned was still OOS and thats what i wanted to get ...

also a portion of my order from last weekend still hasn't shipped. it hasn't been canceled for being OOS either. hopefully they're just being slow because now the game says it's out of stock
 
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Collection came in today. The case and disc are in pretty decent quality, but there's no manual. Still got a really good deal on it.
 
Well this should only stoked the fire of GoHastings.com price fixing. I will say this though...we should get lower prices in the end so I am all on board for that.
 
My Deathsmiles came in last week. It came complete and I was very surprised to open it up and find the soundtrack in there as well :) Both in mint condition.

Thanks gohastings!

There are a few titles I have been eyeing for this sale. Hopefully they are in stock when the sale goes live :D!
 
[quote name='Muthafodder']The rep was kind enough to pay us a visit and explain the issue.

Could we please knock it off with the theories and watch our tone.[/QUOTE]


:imwithst::imwithst:
 
[quote name='gohastings']I'm not just a messenger and there is no conspiracy. Sometimes an error is just an error.[/QUOTE]

This happens to nearly every rep we get. They come to CAG with good intentions and to try and help the community and most CAGs bitch and moan about things that's beyond the reps controls. No, they're not going to give us 50% off a brand new game (or whatever ridiculous request we have) just because we ask but it is nice to someone around to help us with technical and order issues.

Please ignore the assholes. Many CAGs, including myself, think Gohastings is fucking awesome and if there was a location near me, I'd gladly give you guys my business.

Can we have a rule where it says users who unnecessarily abuse or attack reps get a warning of some type?
 
A deal is a deal. You missed it, tough luck. A sale can happen in a matter of hours. I missed the 40% deal, I'm not complaining.
 
[quote name='nsxviper']A deal is a deal. You missed it, tough luck. A sale can happen in a matter of hours. I missed the 40% deal, I'm not complaining.[/QUOTE]
lol do you know what's going on here??
 
[quote name='Vinny']This happens to nearly every rep we get. They come to CAG with good intentions and to try and help the community and most CAGs bitch and moan about things that's beyond the reps controls. No, they're not going to give us 50% off a brand new game (or whatever ridiculous request we have) just because we ask but it is nice to someone around to help us with technical and order issues.

Please ignore the assholes. Many CAGs, including myself, think Gohastings is fucking awesome and if there was a location near me, I'd gladly give you guys my business.

Can we have a rule where it says users who unnecessarily abuse or attack reps get a warning of some type?[/QUOTE]

:applause:
 
I wish/hope I can contact this rep when I had problems in-store. I've had so many problems over the years with them not honoring advertised sales, signs, promo's, etc...I have gone as far as to contact corporate a few times, and never got anything but a form letter telling me to call in to the generic 1-800 about the problem. The last confrontation I had in-store was just a few weeks ago; long story short, I had enough, and decided that I would file a complaint with the BBB: come to find out, my local store is not even BBB-accredited, and had an F rating from them!

If we could have a 'Josh(SHC-Gamer)' here online for Hastings' stores, that would help me immensely. I know it's not a super-huge chain, so a lot of you guys just have experience with their website, but it's a pretty neat chain of stores. Either way, it's good to know someone from the company is here, and trying to offer answers.
 
[quote name='jj5206']well I was looking forward to picking up Bulletstorm or Need for Speed but both have went from $20 to $35-$40. Oh well...[/QUOTE]
You do know that you could've picked up Bulletstorm for $16 plus tax with free shipping from EA directly a bit earlier this week, right? I just got in my copy of BS yesterday(in a way oversized box filled with air pillows:lol:) and it was even the LE.;)
 
Only game I want is MLB 11. Bought it used around launch, sold it when my PS3 yloded. Bought PS3 during amazon $200 lightning deal. MLB 11 in cart hoping for around $33 used when they fix prices since the previously viewed is around $33.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']You do know that you could've picked up Bulletstorm for $16 plus tax with free shipping from EA directly a bit earlier this week, right? I just got in my copy of BS yesterday(in a way oversized box filled with air pillows:lol:) and it was even the LE.;)[/QUOTE]
Yup and Need for speed will be on sale tomorrow at 6pm.
 
I buy alot of graphic novels from gohastings and their price is amazing and I can't complain about anything. I can confirm the price error alot of the used graphic novel prices like tripled, and since than alot have come back down. Just gives us all al ittle more time to decide on our 40% off game.
 
Oh so that's what happened... I was shocked at the prices yesterday, my first impression was that it's trying to markup the price for the 40% facebook promotion. I doubt I'll get the coupon code anyway, I signed up three days ago.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']You do know that you could've picked up Bulletstorm for $16 plus tax with free shipping from EA directly a bit earlier this week, right? I just got in my copy of BS yesterday(in a way oversized box filled with air pillows:lol:) and it was even the LE.;)[/QUOTE]

That's depressing I assumed 16 was a great deal for it even used. Only thing I didn't get was the online pass. You can still play it online, but the online pass has extra maps.
 
[quote name='ssjmichael']Why would they refund anyone who bought anything knowing fully well what the price was? It's not like the person realizes it was an incorrect price hike and said "Oh well might as well still get my order in they'll correct it after". No, they bought whatever they bought thinking it was an acceptable price. Now if anyone really did think that they're quite stupid, but still the point stands. Would it be nice if they did? Sure, but they're under no obligation to do so.[/QUOTE]

I was mostly poking fun at the double standards that companies have in their policies. If a customer buys something during a price error in their favor the company doesn't have to honor it. Yet if a customer buys something during a price error that is in the company's favor, the company just keeps the extra money? How is that okay?

Hastings is admitting that their prices are incorrectly inflated. Regardless, I'm sure there are people who will buy games from them during these inflated prices. Why should Hastings (or any company) not do the honest thing and say "hey, our prices were messed up. The item you purchased is actually significantly cheaper, so here's a refund"?
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']You do know that you could've picked up Bulletstorm for $16 plus tax with free shipping from EA directly a bit earlier this week, right? I just got in my copy of BS yesterday(in a way oversized box filled with air pillows:lol:) and it was even the LE.;)[/QUOTE]

I had no idea. Well, i might just wait on picking it up then...
 
[quote name='nsxviper']A deal is a deal. You missed it, tough luck. A sale can happen in a matter of hours. I missed the 40% deal, I'm not complaining.[/QUOTE]

El idiot has arrived.

This guy must've signed up for the expired giveaway as well
More people need to read before posting
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
 
A update from their FB page

"We are planning on sending the unique codes for the 40% Off Used Video Game offer on Monday. The pricing problem should be fixed over the weekend. All emails submitted through our Facebook tab Tues- Thurs (while tab was active) are saved. Sorry for the delay!"
 
[quote name='Brother Daz']A update from their FB page

"We are planning on sending the unique codes for the 40% Off Used Video Game offer on Monday. The pricing problem should be fixed over the weekend. All emails submitted through our Facebook tab Tues- Thurs (while tab was active) are saved. Sorry for the delay!"[/QUOTE]
Cool thanks.

To the Gohastings rep, I got sent the HD-DVD version instead of the Blu Ray version of a movie I ordered. I was supposed to ship it back for a refund but I'm too lazy so I guess it worked out well for you guys.

I guess that's basically all I have to say lol sorry...they wanted it sent back within 5 days though which seems a little quick. I don't know if you guys have a return policy or what it is but 5 days seemed pretty short to me. They did email me a prepaid shipping label though so that's good.
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']Cool thanks.

To the Gohastings rep, I got sent the HD-DVD version instead of the Blu Ray version of a movie I ordered. I was supposed to ship it back for a refund but I'm too lazy so I guess it worked out well for you guys.

I guess that's basically all I have to say lol sorry...they wanted it sent back within 5 days though which seems a little quick. I don't know if you guys have a return policy or what it is but 5 days seemed pretty short to me. They did email me a prepaid shipping label though so that's good.[/QUOTE]

dont let online retailers pull this. I got sent someone else's order instead of mine. made a fit via email, they sent me my actual order or at least the same item I ordered. Gave me a usps shipping label and then I sent the wrong item back once I got the right one.
 
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