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

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"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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[quote name='VVaffle']I checked up on my order to see that the last two games are marked OOS and the money for said games (Dead Space 2 CE and GTA IV SE) were taken off my order total.

I never received a cancellation e-mail for those. I really wish I had; I would have just placed another order for them. Now they're both OOS again (DS2 CE was in stock a few times), and with two days left on my last code I'm probably screwed. :roll:

It's probably for the best. I wasn't expecting those to be complete, given goHastings' track record with special edition contents.

And to the poster above me, I'm pretty sure they don't do replacements. If they're broken, they'll probably give you a return w/ prepaid shipping label, though.[/QUOTE]

All right thanks! Btw Amazon are having discounts for most 360 stuff assuming you're getting it on that system. Dead Space 2 is a bit cheaper but not completely. I sorta think the CE is worth it and hey it might drop even more in price to be honest since they still seem to have it in stock. Some CE at Amazon I'm surprised they dropped. Not sure with GTA IV SE since that seems to be limited on Amazon. Also I hope you find something else you might like on goHastings. I just ordered Dance Central used since it's a decent price and the TIV is still decent. I've been spending way too much since joining CAG lol
 
There is way too much enormous type in the OP, and I had a really difficult time finding the code listed in the title and actually had to end up googling it to find out what it even does.

Please make the sales more apparent when you add to the OP, please put them at the top of the thread, and please stop making irrelevant information huge and red.
 
And all the prices go up for the Mix and Match sale. $57.38 for Mortal Kombat? $40.98 for Crysis 2? $40.98 for Black Ops? $32.79 for Marvel vs Capcom 3?

Pass.
 
[quote name='midloo']And all the prices go up for the Mix and Match sale. $57.38 for Mortal Kombat? $40.98 for Crysis 2? $40.98 for Black Ops? $32.79 for Marvel vs Capcom 3?[/QUOTE]

Black Ops is the cheaper than before, I bought it with the 40% off code at $40.98...don't know about the others.
I've still seen consistent price drops for the items in my cart. The price fluctuations are not increased for promotions as stated by the Rep and discussed previously.


[quote name='supershammy']There is way too much enormous type in the OP, and I had a really difficult time finding the code listed in the title and actually had to end up googling it to find out what it even does.

Please make the sales more apparent when you add to the OP, please put them at the top of the thread, and please stop making irrelevant information huge and red.[/QUOTE]

What part of "MM123 Is Back" in the thread title are you missing and with the picture that links to their website that describes the deal are you not getting? The irrelevant info you don't care for was added to the top by a mod...because folks can't read.

If you've disabled ads or images in your browser and do not see the image regarding the MM123 deal or chose not to read it...that's your own fault for having to Google it.

Please leave the formatting of the OP alone, you complained about font type...yet you increased the size of the MM123 sale...and there are only 14 words in red font :roll:

I've reverted the changes you made...seeing you did not add any relevant info.
 
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Finally used my 40% off code, and of course, they canceled the best deal I got in the order. Screw hastings. They suck.

Edit: And the 2nd-best deal I got in the order, while still listed as "in-progress" is now showing "out of stock" so chances are they'll cancel that too.

I'm never shopping at this awful site again, and I'm letting them know that...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.
 
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[quote name='Skydude']I'm never shopping at this awful site again, and I'm letting them know that...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.[/QUOTE]

That time of the month huh?
 
[quote name='iamsmart']That time of the month huh?[/QUOTE]

So...when a company uses bait & switch business tactics, that's ok, and we're just supposed to let that happen, without saying anything about it?

This isn't exactly the first time hastings has done this, read through this and other threads and you'll see loads of canceled items, and not just for the people who are trying to abuse the sales.
 
[quote name='Skydude']So...when a company uses bait & switch business tactics, that's ok, and we're just supposed to let that happen, without saying anything about it?

This isn't exactly the first time hastings has done this, read through this and other threads and you'll see loads of canceled items, and not just for the people who are trying to abuse the sales.[/QUOTE]

So they have a sucky inventory management system, everyone who has bought from them realizes this, so if you don't want to potentially get in on the deals that they have, fine by me.

I have had two games canceled, my response, shoulder shrug. Not the end of the world man.
 
[quote name='sevendayrevolution']So they have a sucky inventory management system, everyone who has bought from them realizes this, so if you don't want to potentially get in on the deals that they have, fine by me.

I have had two games canceled, my response, shoulder shrug. Not the end of the world man.[/QUOTE]

So they should give the option of fulfilling the order when the item comes back in stock, at that price. And my order status screen still shows them as charging me for the canceled item (probably going to be items soon). End of the world? No, of course not...but no reason they should get my business, nor the business of anyone else bothered by their sucky business practices. I just object to people mocking reasonable criticism.
 
[quote name='Skydude']So they should give the option of fulfilling the order when the item comes back in stock, at that price. And my order status screen still shows them as charging me for the canceled item (probably going to be items soon). End of the world? No, of course not...but no reason they should get my business, nor the business of anyone else bothered by their sucky business practices. I just object to people mocking reasonable criticism.[/QUOTE]

Did you even try contacting them?
A few people now have been able to talk to reps who told them that they'll honor the 40% off at a later date.

Their website isn't the best, but if you just talk to them they're very accommodating.
 
[quote name='ev1lg00dguy']Did you even try contacting them?
A few people now have been able to talk to reps who told them that they'll honor the 40% off at a later date.

Their website isn't the best, but if you just talk to them they're very accommodating.[/QUOTE]

Not yet...going to wait to see whether or not they cancel the other item first. Don't want to have to do it twice and all.

My prior experience with their customer service has been less than stellar, though, when I got "you're in the movies - bundle" as part of a prior b2g1 sale, only the game itself came, and the only thing they were willing to do was give me the $1 back if I paid to ship it back to them (which, of course, would have cost more than a dollar).
 
[quote name='Skydude']So...when a company uses bait & switch business tactics, that's ok, and we're just supposed to let that happen, without saying anything about it?

This isn't exactly the first time hastings has done this, read through this and other threads and you'll see loads of canceled items, and not just for the people who are trying to abuse the sales.[/QUOTE]

Seriously........educate yourself.....people like you love to throw around "bait and switch" EVERY TIME they aren't able to purchase whatever deal it is. There are 2 parts for something to be classifed as "bait and switch"....First, the company has to advertise a product at a "low" price.....and unfortunately for you here, Gohastings NEVER advertised any 1 product at a "low price". They offered a promotion to receive 40% off their used games. Like it or not, they have a few hiccups in their inventory system, but most orders (at least in my experience) usually go through fine. Keep in mind, that gohastings doesnt have a separate inventory for their online store, ALL of their inventory comes from their local stores, and sometimes (off topic, this is yet another reason why EVERYONE should be required to work a year of retail) the inventory at a local store is incorrect, or even possible one of their customers purchased that item prior to their inventory system being updated when you placed your order. I agree, not the best system to do business, but it is what it is.

Now, just because a company advertises something for a low price, it is not necessarily bait and switch (and have extremely low quanties available or never had any to begin with), UNLESS they then try to sale you "comparable" products at higher prices. Now, there are obviously caveats (ie. most notable black friday specials, which is why most companies are very carefull in their advertisements and the way they word them to emphasize the deals are only available in limited quantities and first come first served etc). So, where has gohastings tried to push higher cost "comparable items" on you? So you failed on this part. of it as well.

Bottom line, if you are going throw around wors like "Bait and switch"....at least take a few mins and google the terms you are using, otherwise you just make yourself look more ignorant than you are.
 
[quote name='Skydude']Finally used my 40% off code, and of course, they canceled the best deal I got in the order. Screw hastings. They suck.

Edit: And the 2nd-best deal I got in the order, while still listed as "in-progress" is now showing "out of stock" so chances are they'll cancel that too.

I'm never shopping at this awful site again, and I'm letting them know that...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.[/QUOTE]

Just be patient. GoHastings invenstory system is completely random... I've had items go back and forth from in-stock/OoS for days but ship after a few days.
 
[quote name='jdb230']Seriously........educate yourself.....people like you love to throw around "bait and switch" EVERY TIME they aren't able to purchase whatever deal it is. There are 2 parts for something to be classifed as "bait and switch"....First, the company has to advertise a product at a "low" price.....and unfortunately for you here, Gohastings NEVER advertised any 1 product at a "low price". They offered a promotion to receive 40% off their used games. Like it or not, they have a few hiccups in their inventory system, but most orders (at least in my experience) usually go through fine. Keep in mind, that gohastings doesnt have a separate inventory for their online store, ALL of their inventory comes from their local stores, and sometimes (off topic, this is yet another reason why EVERYONE should be required to work a year of retail) the inventory at a local store is incorrect, or even possible one of their customers purchased that item prior to their inventory system being updated when you placed your order. I agree, not the best system to do business, but it is what it is.

Now, just because a company advertises something for a low price, it is not necessarily bait and switch (and have extremely low quanties available or never had any to begin with), UNLESS they then try to sale you "comparable" products at higher prices. Now, there are obviously caveats (ie. most notable black friday specials, which is why most companies are very carefull in their advertisements and the way they word them to emphasize the deals are only available in limited quantities and first come first served etc). So, where has gohastings tried to push higher cost "comparable items" on you? So you failed on this part. of it as well.

Bottom line, if you are going throw around wors like "Bait and switch"....at least take a few mins and google the terms you are using, otherwise you just make yourself look more ignorant than you are.[/QUOTE]

They have the product listed on their site at a low price, and yes, that counts as advertising. Bait.

In going to look at the status, they recommend purchase of other (often more expensive) "similar" titles. Switch.

Not to the extent that they could be legally prosecuted for it, no, but I'm not suggesting that be done. It does, however, pass the "use the term in a casual setting" test.

They showed the product as in stock when I purchased it, and they took my money for said product (they were sure quick to do that!). They therefore have an obligation to deliver that product to me. If their inventory is slow to update, that's their problem to fix, and if it hurts my shopping experience...then I have every right and reason to complain about it.

And if you want a more classic example of bait and switch there would be...my prior experience with them, that I mentioned, where they advertised a game bundled with the vision camera, and delivered only the game, and would have made me pay more to ship it back to them than I would have gotten a refund for. They advertised a product and delivered a different product.
 
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[quote name='Skydude']They have the product listed on their site at a low price, and yes, that counts as advertising. Bait.

In going to look at the status, they recommend purchase of other (often more expensive) "similar" titles. Switch.

Not to the extent that they could be legally prosecuted for it, no, but I'm not suggesting that be done. It does, however, pass the "use the term in a casual setting" test.[/QUOTE]

Is this a joke, or are you really that stupid?
 
[quote name='Bawse']Never had what I wanted in stock so here is my code 1UVGIXYA[/QUOTE]
Thank you very much. Code used. I got me PS 3 dual shock controller that I need it badly and headset.
 
[quote name='Skydude']
I'm never shopping at this awful site again, and I'm letting them know that...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.[/QUOTE]
Good! More for us! Better not find you crawling back into another gohastings thread and complain in a future deal.
 
[quote name='Skydude']They have the product listed on their site at a low price, and yes, that counts as advertising. Bait.

In going to look at the status, they recommend purchase of other (often more expensive) "similar" titles. Switch.

Not to the extent that they could be legally prosecuted for it, no, but I'm not suggesting that be done. It does, however, pass the "use the term in a casual setting" test.

They showed the product as in stock when I purchased it, and they took my money for said product (they were sure quick to do that!). They therefore have an obligation to deliver that product to me. If their inventory is slow to update, that's their problem to fix, and if it hurts my shopping experience...then I have every right and reason to complain about it.

And if you want a more classic example of bait and switch there would be...my prior experience with them, that I mentioned, where they advertised a game bundled with the vision camera, and delivered only the game, and would have made me pay more to ship it back to them than I would have gotten a refund for. They advertised a product and delivered a different product.[/QUOTE]

Complain all you like...just try not to throw out words you CLEARLY have no comprehension of. Maybe it would be best for you to just not shop with them any more.

Regarding your previous order of the bundled game......no offense but shame on you for letting that go, if that was really the case. Chances are you paid with your debit/credit card, so just call them up and dispute the charge as you didn't receive the item you ordered. Don't get me wrong, that's pretty shitty for gohastings to make you pay for return shipping when an item wasnt what you ordered, and I would have made a stink with their cs. I'm not sure how your convo went with them, but did you even ask to speak to a supervisor/manager? Might have been just the case of a shitty employee.
 
[quote name='Skydude']I keep forgetting that unlike most web "communities", the people here are mostly assholes.[/QUOTE]

And I keep forgetting this place doesn't have an IQ filter that keeps dumbasses like you out.
 
[quote name='jdb230']Complain all you like...just try not to throw out words you CLEARLY have no comprehension of. Maybe it would be best for you to just not shop with them any more.

Regarding your previous order of the bundled game......no offense but shame on you for letting that go, if that was really the case. Chances are you paid with your debit/credit card, so just call them up and dispute the charge as you didn't receive the item you ordered. Don't get me wrong, that's pretty shitty for gohastings to make you pay for return shipping when an item wasnt what you ordered, and I would have made a stink with their cs. I'm not sure how your convo went with them, but did you even ask to speak to a supervisor/manager? Might have been just the case of a shitty employee.[/QUOTE]

I know what it means, and I explained it. There's a different standard of evidence between the term as used in a casual conversation and when you're trying to trying to press charges. You seem to be debating something different.

As for the other, it was a ways back (around 2 years) so I don't recall all the details I did ask to speak to a manager, and they said that because they didn't have any of the other items in stock, and it was the $1 game in that order, that's all they would do. As for the credit card company, all they would give me back was the $1, also, since that is what I spent on that one item...unless I paid to return everything. It's just that I wouldn't have bought the other items if not for the "deal" I thought I was getting on the third. So caveat emptor for B2G1, at the very least. If I lived near one of their physical locations it wouldn't have been so bad, they said I could bring it to any of their stores...but...I don't.

It is my fault, in that I know stuff gets canceled from hastings, I guess I should just assume the worst and not bother with them.
 
[quote name='ssjmichael']And I keep forgetting this place doesn't have an IQ filter that keeps dumbasses like you out.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for proving my point...especially as I didn't even specifically refer to you, and yet you chose to make yet another personal attack on me. If this forum had policies closer to most, you'd have been warned for that...but as it is, report post is apparently only for if someone is threatening to kill your family and burn your house to the ground while you watch.
 
"I was using the casual usage of bait and switch"

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[quote name='ssjmichael']"I was using the casual usage of bait and switch"[/QUOTE]

If you're going to quote, quote. But don't make stuff up. Oh, right, you're a troll, that's what you do. Carry on then.
 
[quote name='GamerDude316']Nothing I want is still in stock...hopefully I'll be able to take advantage of the MM123 deal though soon.[/QUOTE]

Same problem I'm having. This and the 40% off are fails for me because of this.
 
[quote name='Skydude']...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.[/QUOTE]

Your priorities are severely twisted...have you also told everyone else you know about your disgust of Somalia's experience with genocide and famine...the world does not revolve around you.

Get off your high horse before you call off and bust your knees.
 
[quote name='Muthafodder']Your priorities are severely twisted...have you also told everyone else you know about your disgust of Somalia's experience with genocide and famine...the world does not revolve around you.

Get off your high horse before you call off and bust your knees.[/QUOTE]

Using that same logic, why are you spending your time on a message board for deals finding video games rather than making the world a better place? I do talk to people about more serious matters, obviously...but that's not really relevant to this thread, or this board, is it?

Going back to my previous comment about how many people here are simply assholes...
 
[quote name='MrNEWZ']Same problem I'm having. This and the 40% off are fails for me because of this.[/QUOTE]

Headsets and extra controllers are always a plus. Not necessary but they are an option. As for games probably agreed with you there, I just picked up some games that still hold some decent TIV so if I don't like it, I'll trade it in.
 
[quote name='Skydude']Using that same logic, why are you spending your time on a message board for deals finding video games rather than making the world a better place? I do talk to people about more serious matters, obviously...but that's not really relevant to this thread, or this board, is it?

Going back to my previous comment about how many people here are simply assholes...[/QUOTE]

Yes, everyone BUT YOU are just assholes.....this "community" would be so much better if it only had people like you. You could even rename it to IAG- ignorant ass gamers :)
 
I didn't say everyone...but quite a few people in the thread have posted for no other reason than to insult me, whereas I was posting about an issue that I had with an order made regarding this "deal".

Who's the asshole there?
 
[quote name='Skydude']...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.

So they should give the option of fulfilling the order when the item comes back in stock, at that price. And my order status screen still shows them as charging me for the canceled item (probably going to be items soon). End of the world? No, of course not...but no reason they should get my business, nor the business of anyone else bothered by their sucky business practices. I just object to people mocking reasonable criticism.[/QUOTE]


You're an IDIOT...and your priorities are severely twisted...have you also told everyone else you know about your disgust of Somalia's experience with genocide and famine...the world does not revolve around you.

Get off your high horse before you call off and bust your knees.

ABOUT PAYPAL DEBIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS IN GENERAL:

Authorization Process
When your order is placed, goHastings.com authorizes your credit card to make sure sufficient credit is available. A hold is placed on funds equal to your order amount until the order is shipped. You will not be charged for items that do not ship.

A HOLD or authorization is not a transaction...please stop freaking out
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If you order when the site is being hammered and clicked submit order multiple times, you WILL see just as many authorizations. These are NOT charges, any website would do this, you just need to hit the submit button ONE time and wait.

6. Preauthorization Holds. When you use your Debit Card to purchase goods or services or to obtain cash from a merchant, the merchant may attempt to obtain preauthorization from us for the transaction. If the merchant makes such a request, we place a 4 Day hold on your Account for the amount of the preauthorization request (which may vary in some cases from the amount of the actual purchase, depending on the merchant). This hold may affect the availability of funds in your Account. We will not be responsible if any transactions are not completed because of the hold. If the preauthorization request varies from the amount of the actual transaction, and in the event that we cannot charge your Backup Funding Source, we will debit the entire transaction amount from your Balance, even if this results in your Balance becoming negative.

I'll explain what that means...goHastings doesn't have your money. They canceled your order. You will not see the hold (not payment or missing money) removed for four days from the time you placed your order.

JESUS CHRIST...EVERY DAY THIS HAS TO BE EXPLAINED.
 
[quote name='Skydude']...and that I will be informing everyone else I know who might care about my bad experience with them.

So they should give the option of fulfilling the order when the item comes back in stock, at that price. And my order status screen still shows them as charging me for the canceled item (probably going to be items soon). End of the world? No, of course not...but no reason they should get my business, nor the business of anyone else bothered by their sucky business practices. I just object to people mocking reasonable criticism.[/QUOTE]


You're are misinformed...and your priorities are severely twisted...the world does not revolve around you.

Get off your high horse before you call off and bust your knees.

ABOUT PAYPAL DEBIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS IN GENERAL:

Authorization Process
When your order is placed, goHastings.com authorizes your credit card to make sure sufficient credit is available. A hold is placed on funds equal to your order amount until the order is shipped. You will not be charged for items that do not ship.

A HOLD or authorization is not a transaction...please stop freaking out
icon_smile.gif

If you order when the site is being hammered and clicked submit order multiple times, you WILL see just as many authorizations. These are NOT charges, any website would do this, you just need to hit the submit button ONE time and wait.

6. Preauthorization Holds. When you use your Debit Card to purchase goods or services or to obtain cash from a merchant, the merchant may attempt to obtain preauthorization from us for the transaction. If the merchant makes such a request, we place a 4 Day hold on your Account for the amount of the preauthorization request (which may vary in some cases from the amount of the actual purchase, depending on the merchant). This hold may affect the availability of funds in your Account. We will not be responsible if any transactions are not completed because of the hold. If the preauthorization request varies from the amount of the actual transaction, and in the event that we cannot charge your Backup Funding Source, we will debit the entire transaction amount from your Balance, even if this results in your Balance becoming negative.

I'll explain what that means...goHastings doesn't have your money. They canceled your order. You will not see the hold (not payment or missing money) removed for four days from the time you placed your order.

JESUS CHRIST...EVERY DAY THIS HAS TO BE EXPLAINED.
 
[quote name='Skydude']They deleted your last flame against me, and you re-post it?[/QUOTE]
Hey man, so you had your games cancelled, you don't like their practice. Then don't buy from them anymore like you said yourself. Nothing else to discuss right?
 
[quote name='kouleefoh']Hey man, so you had your games cancelled, you don't like their practice. Then don't buy from them anymore like you said yourself. Nothing else to discuss right?[/QUOTE]

It's a train wreck...it's bad to look at, but...hard to look away. Not that I needed any additional evidence for the thesis that I previously discussed.

Edit: also, they deleted the post where I noted that I had my games had been canceled, too.
 
Sigh, people take things too seriously on the Internet. From insulting peoples intelligence From the safety of their computer screen to grammer nazi's etc. We are just talking about games here i mean really people .........

anyway Going back on topic i hope my copys of darksiders and castlevania come complete in great condition !
 
I gotta do the math on this one later to see if the games i want will work out better with the coupon or the B2G1...Kinda sucks for those that were waiting for items to come back in stock.
 
[quote name='sgr76']I gotta do the math on this one later to see if the games i want will work out better with the coupon or the B2G1...Kinda sucks for those that were waiting for items to come back in stock.[/QUOTE]


40%off gives you the best deal everytime. No math required.
 
Well I got all five of my games in today. So far they look good. They all have the artwork and manuals. The discs look good (except for Section 8 so I will cross my fingers) and there are some codes so maybe they will be good. The funniest thing about the delivery was that ALL 5 games were put in a giant cushioned envelope (17"x13") and the games could just move around inside it freely. It upsets me a bit that they charge for shipping (and wont refund it if you return an undamaged item) and then ship things like this. It turned out alright so I am not mad but a bag of games is NOT the way to ship things.

Also, if you are turning in your used game and have used the code just toss it in the garbage. You still will get the trade in and you won't be wasting the time of the person buying it.
 
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