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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
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Retail Store Weekly Ad: http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=StoreAd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gohastings?sk=wall
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[quote name='tsa4lyfe']Buy 2 Copies of Reach and add a $0.99 filler so you can use SAVEABE for $5 off your order![/QUOTE]

thanks! saved me $3 and got Mr. Deeds as a filler :)
 
[quote name='aaandthedoggies']thanks! saved me $3 and got Mr. Deeds as a filler :)[/QUOTE]

Sadly everything besides books adds $2.2x to shipping
 
[quote name='MPoWeRM3']until you get a shipment with garbage like condition. i've used them few times before and their used games were in ok-decent conditions. but the last order i placed with them for halo reach and gears2, both were not the rental "previously view", they were worse than garbage, so i'm hesitating to order from them again. for used games now, amazon warehouse ftw, condition wise.[/QUOTE]

In light of that I'm going into this with low expectations.. But for 9.99 so long as it works I'll likely be satisfied.
 
There's also 30% off all used books (even though it says on bestsellers, it works for every book) with the code NOVELIDEA. I just placed an order for a few last night.
 
[quote name='Blade']There's also 30% off all used books (even though it says on bestsellers, it works for every book) with the code NOVELIDEA. I just placed an order for a few last night.[/QUOTE]

Cool thanks. I've gotten a lot of cheap graphic novels and such from them and they've all been in good/like new shape. Sometimes they other deals that work out better like their 5 for $20 sale, but I'll see if there's anything worth getting here. I love that they ship books for free
 
so, has it ever been answered why the hell hastings sucks so bad at taking orders they cant fulfill? hastings rep, that is the #1 worst aspect of the company. when you place an order for items listed in stock you tend to get your hopes up that you will get it... in the dozen or so orders ive placed, half have been cancelled.
 
I've ordered from them 4-5 times and EVERY TIME at least one item has been cancelled for being OOS.

Of course I didn't mind so much the other day when I did a BOGO free deal on two PS2 games - the one I "paid" for ended up OOS, so I was only charged shipping for the free game....


[quote name='bajingo']so, has it ever been answered why the hell hastings sucks so bad at taking orders they cant fulfill? hastings rep, that is the #1 worst aspect of the company. when you place an order for items listed in stock you tend to get your hopes up that you will get it... in the dozen or so orders ive placed, half have been cancelled.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='bajingo']so, has it ever been answered why the hell hastings sucks so bad at taking orders they cant fulfill? hastings rep, that is the #1 worst aspect of the company. when you place an order for items listed in stock you tend to get your hopes up that you will get it... in the dozen or so orders ive placed, half have been cancelled.[/QUOTE]

Read the FAQ.
 
[quote name='kodave']Read the FAQ.[/QUOTE]

i did, it made me more sad. there may be reasoning, but still a sucky buis. practice.

" Their online inventory system is antiquated and does not update stock instantaneously across physical store locations, GoHastings.Com"
 
[quote name='MillerTime2523']I wish they weren't raising prices for these DotD sales lol[/QUOTE]

Well, its less than a dollar. I suppose its not that uncommon for "deals" these days to be non-deals and essentially be the every day regular price.

At any rate, the OP has been updated for today's DOTD. Of course, the Xbox 360 version of the first Army of Two hasn't been updated to the correct price and it may not be for several hours. The rest are good to go.
 
[quote name='kodave']Well, its less than a dollar. I suppose its not that uncommon for "deals" these days to be non-deals and essentially be the every day regular price.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I wasn't so much complaining about the 80 cent price increase, but even if if was like $2 off or free shipping on these $10 games I'd be more likely to jump on something.. kinda hard to get excited about these DOTDs when you could get most of them for the same price if not cheaper right now. But credit to them for trying, I like Hastings and ill continue to check back for some good deals.

Anyway, thanks for keeping up with this thread OP
 
Crysis 2 for $19.99...nice
Much better deal on Monday than the prior.




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[quote name='Muthafodder']Crysis 2 for $19.99...nice
Much better deal on Monday than the prior.[/QUOTE]

Looks like they changed the essential non-deal on the Disney Sing It game to Crysis 2 and the Fable III deal to LA Noire. Updated the OP to reflect both changes.
 
It's a good thing I procrastinated when it was 30% off. Got $30 worth of books, mostly graphic novels and some fiction books I've been meaning to get for a while
 
I'm staring at a cart full of $40 of used books, almost all of them between $2 and $3 each for hardcover copies. At the risk of some books going OOS I'm going to have to think about pulling the trigger. I'm also concerned about pissing off my route's postal worker with whats sure to be many individual shipments.

I don't see how Hastings makes money off this. These prices undercut Amazon used listings that qualify for free shipping under the Prime program, and they certainly undercut all of my local used bookstores where prices are always just a little higher than Amazon for used books.
 
Yeah their book prices (and everything else I guess) are pretty crazy. One of the books I ordered, a Star Wars Omnibus was cancelled, but I had a feeling that might happen. As long as I get most of the books I'll be happy. It's such a tempting sale though, as I'm always thinking about books I've been meaning to read and this is pretty much as cheap as I'll find them. Having free shipping on everything kicks ass too
 
The strategy guide prices are pretty crazy. I just ordered 19 guides for games in my backlog for $42 shipped. Many guides are in the $2 shipped range after discount.

Quantity: 1, The Sly Collection Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Alan Wake Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Alpha Protocol Official Strategy Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.10 Discount: 1 for $2.10 each
Quantity: 1, Borderlands Signature Series Strategy Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.55 Discount: 1 for $2.55 each
Quantity: 1, Bully Official Strategy Guide Used - Perfect $2.10 Discount: 1 for $2.10 each
Quantity: 1, Kirbys Epic Yarn - Prima Essential Guide : Prima Official Game Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.10 Discount: 1 for $2.10 each
Quantity: 1, X-Men Origins Used - Trade Paper $2.10 Discount: 1 for $2.10 each
Quantity: 1, Grand Theft Auto Used - Trade Paper $2.10 Discount: 1 for $2.10 each
Quantity: 1, Mass Effect 2 : Prima Official Game Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks : Prima Official Game Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, The Saboteur Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Mafia Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Enslaved : Odyssey to the West Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, God of War Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Kingdom Hearts Used - Perfect $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Lego Batman : Prima Official Game Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, Homefront : Prima Official Game Guide Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
Quantity: 1, BioShock Used - Trade Paper $2.25 Discount: 1 for $2.25 each
 
[quote name='kodave']I'm staring at a cart full of $40 of used books, almost all of them between $2 and $3 each for hardcover copies. At the risk of some books going OOS I'm going to have to think about pulling the trigger. I'm also concerned about pissing off my route's postal worker with whats sure to be many individual shipments.

I don't see how Hastings makes money off this. These prices undercut Amazon used listings that qualify for free shipping under the Prime program, and they certainly undercut all of my local used bookstores where prices are always just a little higher than Amazon for used books.[/QUOTE]

Seriously. My girlfriend's a big Death Note fan, and I just bought 7 volumes for $1.20 each. To get all of those volumes for the price of one bought at a B&M B&N is pretty amazing. They also have Absolute Watchmen, softcover version, for a measly $2.20, and the paperback version of American Gods for $2.10. There are so many great deals, and the books are usually in such great condition, that Hastings is now the only place I buy books from.

Lol, the postal worker was coming to my house just about every day during their last 40% off sale when I used a $50 gift card goHastings gave me to get about 30 books. I got one large box with a declared weight of 14lbs, and I'm pretty sure shipping was more than what I paid for the books contained within it. ;)
 
Finally bit the bullet on Duke Nukem Forever. I enjoyed it when I rented it and didn't get to finish it. I was going to buy when it was cheap enough and for 17.65 with some book. That's cheap enough. :lol:
 
[quote name='Blade']
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...Damn it. Could have saved a dollar. :([/QUOTE]

Thanks, decided to buy all the Dark Tower books. Too bad almost all the Transmetropolitan Volumes are oos....
 
[quote name='illennium']If you don't own this and you don't buy it, you're crazy.

Bone - One Volume Edition - $4.80 shipped

http://www.gohastings.com/product/BOOK/Bone-One-Volume-Edition/sku/198957717.uts[/QUOTE]

Doesn't seem to qualify for the discount, but even at $7.99 it's a solid value.

I just noticed Amazon has a pre-order up for a 20th anniversary full color version of the Bone one volume set. It's pretty pricey though:

http://www.amazon.com/BONE-20th-Ann...3271/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315786276&sr=8-2
 
I've always intended on getting that Bone One Volume edition but then a few months ago I saw that full color version and knew it would be worth it to wait. Here's some more on it, including some collector and limited edition versions of it: http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/03/0...one-volume-edition-available-later-this-year/

But still, the "regular" 20th Anniversary book looks fantastic:
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Also, if anyone is interest in gambling on the condition of the Simpsons World Season 1-20 episode guide, it's only $21 after the discount is applied :http://www.gohastings.com/product/B...-Episode-Guide-Seasons-1-20/sku/283147519.uts
 
[quote name='madcyantist']How come the Fable 3 deal was cancelled? Would it have included the Day One DLC?[/QUOTE]

No idea. They just decided to do LA Noire instead. If the DLC isn't on the basic disc, then it wouldn't have been included. If it needed a code included with the basic game, the code may have been redeemed as it would have been a used game purchase.

On that note, today's DOTD has been updated. The prices are not live yet but should be whenever Hastings gets its act together over the next handful of hours. I left instructions in the OP on how to get a copy of the game for $18.26 shipped.
 
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Never thought I'd say this, but forget the video game sales. Those book sales are orgasmic. Gotta agree 100% on scooping up Bone for cheap. You're almost just paying for the amount of paper in the book at that price.

Crysis 2 for ~$18 shipped though, so fucking tempting. I'm just glad there's not a filler $10.

For those of you looking to flip, Amazon's TIV is $15, and GS' base TIV is $12 (if you're lucky enough to have access to a store with +50% TIV, that's $18, I just think of PUR covering tax) so there's not a profit to be made, but you won't lose much over a week rental before shipping it to Amazon.
 
[quote name='BobbyTastic']Never thought I'd say this, but forget the video game sales. Those book sales are orgasmic. Gotta agree 100% on scooping up Bone for cheap. You're almost just paying for the amount of paper in the book at that price.

Crysis 2 for ~$18 shipped though, so fucking tempting. I'm just glad there's not a filler $10.

For those of you looking to flip, Amazon's TIV is $15, and GS' base TIV is $12 (if you're lucky enough to have access to a store with +50% TIV, that's $18, I just think of PUR covering tax) so there's not a profit to be made, but you won't lose much over a week rental before shipping it to Amazon.[/QUOTE]

TIV is $20 at BB plus you can an extra 50% if you preorder Gears 3. Just saying..
 
If you are lucky (or unlucky, as the case often is) enough to have a Hasting's B&M store nearby, you can trade it back to them for $20....free rental.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']TIV is $20 at BB plus you can an extra 50% if you preorder Gears 3. Just saying..[/QUOTE]

Ugh, totally forgot how much better their TIVs are. We don't have any BBs that accept trade-ins over here. I wonder if BB trade-in values will become a thread or part of the TIV-tracker. Thanks for clarifying that.

$36.52 would get you Gears 3 this way, and be eligible for the Pre-Order 5, Get $100 promotion (to my knowledge). And Mechanic Baird, if that's your thing.
 
[quote name='isaac clarke']WTF....Why isn't Crysis 2 ringing up for 19.99 on the website ?[/QUOTE]

I'll add it to the main post, but all you had to do was read back to my last post in this thread. GoHastings, for whatever reason, doesn't update the prices for the deals immediately even though they change the deal of the day image. Sometimes its within a couple of hours, sometimes its a handful of hours. The price will get adjusted as soon as someone at Hastings pulls their head out and probably manually adjusts their poor online system.

Edit: Apparently it switched today at midnight Pacific time. That's not the norm. It's updated earlier and later on other days.
 
Just submitted my order for Crysis 2 (PS3) and a used Assassins Creed 2 guide book. Also used SAVEABE code.

Hopefully it won't get cancelled :bouncy:
 
[quote name='simpleanarchy']Just submitted my order for Crysis 2 (PS3) and a used Assassins Creed 2 guide book. Also used SAVEABE code.

Hopefully it won't get cancelled :bouncy:[/QUOTE]

But you could have saved $0.50 if you had done Cysis 2 + Pocahantas filler + SAVEABE and ordered the AssCreed2 book separately using FILLURSHELVES!!!!!!

Hopefully if the book is cancelled they don't remove the $5 discount. If the book was cancelled but they honored the coupon on just Crysis 2 that would bring the price down to $17.27

On that note it looks like Pocahontas is the cheapest in stock filler at $1.09. That makes the deal with Crysis 2 and SAVEABE total to a whopping $0.10 higher than the title of the thread indicates, at $18.36. But maybe some $0.99 items will come in stock tomorrow.

And for what its worth, the cheapest used 360 and PS3 copies of Crysis 2 on Amazon are $21.99 and $24.99 respectively, sold from Amazon Warehouse, so this seems like a pretty decent deal if you can save a few bucks here on Hastings.
 
[quote name='MillionBlades']got crysis 2 xbox 360 + filler $2 book total shipped $19.98 THANKS :D[/QUOTE]

What book did you end up choosing?
 
Updated the OP for L.A. Noire today. Prices not in effect yet, and as always there's no way to tell what time they'll kick in.

The same course of action to get it for around $18 will work for this deal as it worked for Crysis 2.
 
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