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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
Is the GoHastings.Com server down for everyone or just me?: Click here to check

 
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[quote name='Gosha']I was actually surprised it lasted so long. There were some rarer more expensive titles that were still available for awhile, like King's Field, DDRX2, P.T.O IV. People must not realize their value since Gamestop sells them for 4-5 bucks.[/QUOTE]

Well I'm glad you got it, I just went over to Amazon and ordered the original King's Field for ps1. I've never played any of them.
 
My calendars arrived today, which was really fast. Really pleased with those.

Hastings slapped the wrong tracking number on my LEGO order, I think. They sent me the email for delivery confirmation and the tracking number led to something that had already been delivered that day half-way across the country. Hastings CS refunded me when I simply asked them for the correct tracking number. I'm still hoping that package shows up in the mail.
 
[quote name='jubeininja69']that's ok. most of those orders are not gonna ship anyway. i learned my lesson years ago.[/QUOTE]

...What are you replying in reference to?
 
Next week's deals are in:

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Keep in mind, according to another Hastings deal-tracking-person on Facebook:

In practice, Hastings usually gives a 24-48 hour free shipping code every 7 weeks (give or take a week) and it's usually on a Thursday. It also tends to fall on a week where the week-long deal is for discounted shipping like 96 cent shipping. The short term shipping codes usually appear on Facebook/Twitter on Wednesday/Thursday of that week.
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To be honest I don't remember how many weeks its been since the last free shipping code, but this is a 96 cent shipping week.

Also, its a possibility that PS2 games could remain at their reduced prices (if they were games that were indeed reduced). So instead of paying $7.27 for a used PS2 game, you may be able to get it for $5.95 shipped.

Still waiting for another good book promotion, at least 30%-40% off.
 
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I'll make use of the 96 cents shipping on some cheaper games. I got my King's Field PS2 copy in today, came complete with case/manual. Disc in great shape as well!
 
Updated the first post

If you haven't pulled the trigger on the PS2 game sale and something you want is still in stock, use ZANY to get an additional 30% off.

But if the item is $4.40 or less, wait until next week for 96 cent shipping.
 
[quote name='kodave']Updated the first post

If you haven't pulled the trigger on the PS2 game sale and something you want is still in stock, use ZANY to get an additional 30% off.

But if the item is $4.40 or less, wait until next week for 96 cent shipping.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the quick math, My item is like $6.00, so guess it doesn't make a difference. Also, gohasting is listed as 3% cashback on almost all the rebate sites.
 
I just placed an order for Hyperdimension Neptunia... it was the CE pictures but I'm wondering if I'll actually get it. Well, if it's game only, it'll be sent back.
 
[quote name='Vinny']I just placed an order for Hyperdimension Neptunia... it was the CE pictures but I'm wondering if I'll actually get it. Well, if it's game only, it'll be sent back.[/QUOTE]

I bought it from GH a while back and it only came with the game, so I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.
 
I ordered 5 items this morning and so far 1 was cancelled. The other 4 items are out of stock now, but hopefully I get them.
 
[quote name='kodave']Sometimes the CEs come with the extras, sometimes they don't. Pretty much a toss up but returns are easy enough.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I know... but usually, when items say "special edition" on the game box itself (like it does on the original BioShock CE or Fable III CE), than I usually don't get the extras because they (GoHastings) thinks that that is the special edition.

But yeah, returns are easy and they pay the costs so... here's hoping.
 
30% off...I don't think so!?!?!? I tried Rage on PS3 and still didn't get the discount. WTH?? I'm guessing since they discounted many games, not all get the 30%. Anyone else getting this on other game?
 
[quote name='theEchness']30% off...I don't think so!?!?!? I tried Rage on PS3 and still didn't get the discount. WTH?? I'm guessing since they discounted many games, not all get the 30%. Anyone else getting this on other game?[/QUOTE]

The 30% off code only works for games that are "Used". It doesn't work on "Previously Viewed" or "New" games.
 
[quote name='waldo21212']The 30% off code only works for games that are "Used". It doesn't work on "Previously Viewed" or "New" games.[/QUOTE]

good heads up! Thanks for the info.

so BB's sale just added 4 games to my backlog, and now I can't pass up Rage for $13.68 shipped. But really, this has to stop. I am already so far behind.
 
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[quote name='stripwhite']I ordered 5 items this morning and so far 1 was cancelled. The other 4 items are out of stock now, but hopefully I get them.[/QUOTE] that was fast, i made my order last night at 11:00 and all my items show as "in progress" also got an email summary of my order, i havent gotten any real update yet....
 
[quote name='dirtyvu']oh man!!!! i hesitated on an uncommon game because of the shipping cost and now it's sold out! argh...[/QUOTE]

What game was that?
 
[quote name='Gosha']What game was that?[/QUOTE]

I've been wanting a Tetris game and was wanting Tetris Evolution. It's normally between $18-23 used at Amazon and $45+ new at Amazon. At Gamestop, it's $25 used.

And GoHastings had it for $15 just a week ago.

So after the 30% off and after shipping, it was $12 which made me balk. But now I go back and it's all sold out. :(

I know what you guys are thinking (it's tetris???), but yeah, I've wanted a decent tetris game on the 360 for awhile. My last favorite tetris game was Eittris on the PC. The PS3 has a good Tetris game from EA but they didn't make it for the 360. and I don't want to buy Tetris Splash.
 
Got Twilight Princess, Super Paper Mario, and Singularity for $28.13 shipped. A little over $9 each. Pretty awesome deal. I beat singularity already, but I loved that game and regretted selling it. Same goes with Twilight Princess. Paper Mario I have wanted for a while but have been holding off for the $10 mark.
 
[quote name='ClevelandBrowns']Got Twilight Princess, Super Paper Mario, and Singularity for $28.13 shipped. A little over $9 each. Pretty awesome deal. I beat singularity already, but I loved that game and regretted selling it. Same goes with Twilight Princess. Paper Mario I have wanted for a while but have been holding off for the $10 mark.[/QUOTE]

Pretty good deals, as far as the Nintendo games go
 
I just got my shipping notice for Hyperdimension Neptunia... it was sent via first class mail, which means it's the regular version. :whistle2:/ Oh well, back it goes.
 
Grabbed one DS game for the lowest I've seen it. Hopefully it ships because GH has cancelled this item on me once or twice in the past. Also grabbed a large book for cheap too. I assume that'll ship with no problems.

I'm still waiting for any kind of order update on two rare comic book TPBs I nabbed on Wednesday before there were any sales. They were dirt cheap. I have a feeling they won't ship though.
 
Ordered Rage and the Tomb Raider Trilogy both for PS3 for just under $26. Pretty good deal since I've never had a problem ordering from Gohastings with 30+ games.
 
First post updated now that 30% off will be dead soon and 96 cent shipping is (sorta) live. The banner image has changed but the code doesn't appear to be fully working yet.
 
Bumping the thread because I've got a Chrome window open with a GoHastings shopping cart with 4 games, movies, and CDs in it and the 96 cent shipping code appears to be glitching. It's only wanting to charge me 96 cents for shipping all four items instead of 96 cents per item. Hopefully some of you find a way to take advantage of this.
 
Not so fast there. The 30% off sale is still active as well, meaning in most cases, that would be the better deal. Time for "Fun With Math". *cue theme music!*

$2.27 (normal shipping) - $0.96 (BOOYAH shipping) = $1.31

$1.31 / .3 (30% ZANY discount) = $4.36

So, any item costing more than $4.36, you're better off going with the 30% off discount. Granted, that code is supposed to expire any time now, so if you're wanting to place an order, you'd better make it quick! :)

EDIT - Actually, I take that back. That math only accounts for the first item. Since the code is glitching, you're saving $1.31 off your first item and $2.27 off each one after that, thus shifting your 30% threshold to $7.56. That makes it a little better if you're ordering several items...though not the way GoHastings intended. At the least, people can shut the hell up about "shipping kills the deal!" lol.
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Not so fast there. The 30% off sale is still active as well, meaning in most cases, that would be the better deal. Time for "Fun With Math". *cue theme music!*

$2.27 (normal shipping) - $0.96 (BOOYAH shipping) = $1.31

$1.31 / .3 (30% ZANY discount) = $4.36

So, any item costing more than $4.36, you're better off going with the 30% off discount. Granted, that code is supposed to expire any time now, so if you're wanting to place an order, you'd better make it quick! :)

EDIT - Actually, I take that back. That math only accounts for the first item. Since the code is glitching, you're saving $1.31 off your first item and $2.27 off each one after that, thus shifting your 30% threshold to $7.56. That makes it a little better if you're ordering several items...though not the way GoHastings intended. At the least, people can shut the hell up about "shipping kills the deal!" lol.[/QUOTE]

Yeah... I figured most people would realize they have to do math. I have a math chart in the first post too, but not for this particular glitch.

In short the glitch is probably best for cheap games, or new games since the 30% off which isn't quite dead yet only applies to used items.

It's probably easiest just to fill up your cart, apply ZANY, remove it, apply BOOYAH, and see what total shipped price was cheaper.
 
[quote name='kodave']Yeah... I figured most people would realize they have to do math. I have a math chart in the first post too, but not for this particular glitch.

In short the glitch is probably best for cheap games, or new games since the 30% off which isn't quite dead yet only applies to used items.

It's probably easiest just to fill up your cart, apply ZANY, remove it, apply BOOYAH, and see what total shipped price was cheaper.[/QUOTE]


Yeah I'd love 30% new games but I'll take what I can get.
 
Put in an order quickly for some remaining PS2 games and one Xbox game I wanted. Went through with 96 cents shipping on the whole thing. Worst comes to worst, they'll just cancel the order, but not biggy. Got Blood Will Tell for PS2 also, that wasn't on there earlier in the week.
 
ah damn it, I removed ZANY to try the BOOYAH code but realized ZANY was a better discount but now it won't let me reapply the coupon code :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='buckythekat']ah damn it, I removed ZANY to try the BOOYAH code but realized ZANY was a better discount but now it won't let me reapply the coupon code :whistle2:([/QUOTE]

Thanks for letting us know it was dead. I'll update the first post.

While they run the % off deals less frequently than they once did, they still pop up once every month or two so I'm sure you'll have another chance in the not too distant future.
 
I miss the good old days when you could stack promotions and most good DVDs were 99 cents. :( Things that were 99 cents I'm now paying $1.5X for. Call me cheap, but I used to get 3 for $3 instead of just 2. Anyway, I got 10 DVDs off my wish list because of the shipping glitch. $17.56 shipped...not bad.

Noticed that Heroes S1/2 are in the $2 range.
 
Compared prices from GH to Amazon for the first post... Battlefield 3 LE has the most significant price reduction with GH being $15 to $20 cheaper.

Skylander's Wii is about $10 off Amazon's price.

The Cabela's games are all $10 or so cheaper than on Amazon.

And the Rock Band games have some good deals with the shipping glitch if they've got the game in stock for the console you're looking for.

Also, there's a Boba Fett Halloween costume for $2.99 HERE. Hopefully that helps someone out!
 
Thanks for the heads up about the glitch - I ordered a few cheap movies to take advantage (ordered around 3:30 AM CST).

Has something similar happened with goHastings before? Did they cancel the orders or honor the mistake? I wouldn't think that they would go back and fix the error, since that could change the order total significantly.
 
Soooo I just bought Battlefield 3 LE yesterday with the 30% off deal thinking I should get the stuff all included...should I try to make an exchange now that they've done this to guarantee I do?
 
[quote name='bredbu']it gave me completely free shipping so thats weird[/QUOTE]

Did you only buy books? Because those always ship free.
 
[quote name='Bigp5437']Soooo I just bought Battlefield 3 LE yesterday with the 30% off deal thinking I should get the stuff all included...should I try to make an exchange now that they've done this to guarantee I do?[/QUOTE]

You could call them Monday and try to cancel the used Battlefield 3 LE and then place a new order for the new copy, but that's probably the best you'll be able to swing.


In other news the glitch appears to be dead so I'm updating the first post now.
 
Ordered from them, rejected my credit card because they don't recognize the billing address, but my card has been deducted (not pending), WTF?!:bomb:
 
[quote name='TooPoor']Ordered from them, rejected my credit card because they don't recognize the billing address, but my card has been deducted (not pending), WTF?!:bomb:[/QUOTE]

Call or email customer service on Monday. That's about the only way to figure this out.

[quote name='nateypoo']Is their site running slow for anyone?[/QUOTE]

Working fine here. But their server is shit so its been known to run slow when they're getting pounded.


My package that they put they wrong tracking number on and refunded me because of that mistake ended up showing up, so free LEGOs for me. Huzzah.
 
[quote name='kodave']Call or email customer service on Monday. That's about the only way to figure this out.



Working fine here. But their server is shit so its been known to run slow when they're getting pounded.


My package that they put they wrong tracking number on and refunded me because of that mistake ended up showing up, so free LEGOs for me. Huzzah.[/QUOTE]

Ironically I ordered some Lego books during the holidays and got a tracking number that showed the package being sent out before I even made the order and delivered in another state. I emailed their customer service explaining that I might have been sent a wrong tracking number and that was somehow interpreted into getting a full refund. To my surprise the books came about a week after I made the order with the tracking number given to me (I don't know why the tracking number wasn't accurate). I replied to the last email stating that while the tracking number wasn't accurate, I did receive it and asked to be charged. Never did receive a response.

Anyways, in for Rock Back Green Day and Rock Band Country Track Pack Vol 2. I've always had my eye on those two but didn't want to pony up nearly $5 for shipping.
 
[quote name='Sway']Ironically I ordered some Lego books during the holidays and got a tracking number that showed the package being sent out before I even made the order and delivered in another state. I emailed their customer service explaining that I might have been sent a wrong tracking number and that was somehow interpreted into getting a full refund. To my surprise the books came about a week after I made the order with the tracking number given to me (I don't know why the tracking number wasn't accurate). I replied to the last email stating that while the tracking number wasn't accurate, I did receive it and asked to be charged. Never did receive a response.[/QUOTE]

Yeah they've obviously have some kind of bug in their system that provides incorrect tracking numbers or fails to generate a new one and just assigns and old one instead. The time or two this happened before, the tracking number led to something delivered the same day I got the tracking email. Maybe that has something to do with it?

I assume Hastings is just gambling that declaring these packages as lost is cheaper than actually fixing the problem? Who knows. Their whole business is chalking up to a huge loss and I doubt digital distribution will save them. Enjoy the ride for now!
 
Well, I received one of my games from GoHastings today....only it's the wrong one.

It's close...I ordered the LA Noire Complete Edition. They sent me the Vanilla Edition.


Not sure if I'm going to send it back or not. I really rather have the Complete, but I got this one and the Guide for $20 shipped.

***Edit-Oh no, I was wrong. That was Rage that I got the Game and guide for 20 bucks, this was closer to $30.
It's going back.
 
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