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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)
Please read me before posting a question!

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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='FadeToOne']Yeah... not really a fan of the $9 shipping charge for 4 used games...[/QUOTE]


lol...you say that like used games should be cheaper to ship than new ones?
 
just resisted the urge to buy out all the star wars books i need for my collection then realized i could buy a car for the same price and decided against it

gonna grab a couple scott pilgrims though
 
For all of you conspiracy theorists out there...

#1 They're not hiding stock. This company is barely able to keep their shit together on their website, and you all think they have some employee going "Hmmm, let's hide the online stock of X, Y and Z popular games, but keep these other games A, B and C around?" And you conspiracy theorists say that as if Hastings only sells video games, ignoring their inventory of thousands of used books, movies, CDs and other shit they have to manage. If they're out of stock they're out of stock. Their used stock depends on people trading stuff in. They're a smaller company that is primarily in smaller markets. They're going to get a lot less in popular new video game trade ins from BFE, Wyoming than the 25 GameStops all centrally located in Los Angeles.

Could they have better stock management? Perhaps. But of course none of you conspiracy theorists considered that on the week of 7/29 they had 30% Off when you buy 3 or more video games. The next week they had basically 27% Off if you spend $55. The following week, video games had no sale. But then the week after they had the huge 25% off plus 80 cent shipping for video games, which mathematically was better than 30%-40% if the used games were about $30 or less. Then last week they had 40% off when you buy 4 or more followed immediately by B2G1. For three of the past four weeks you've been able to buy used video games for basically anywhere from 30%-40% off from Hastings, and you're seriously wondering why stock might be a little low for their one day sale, thinking that Hastings is HIDING games? GTFO.

#2 Computers do their pricing on almost all used items. Pick your item (that's in stock), look it up on Amazon, and see what the cheapest price is on Amazon Marketplace for "Very Good" condition. Chances are, GoHastings is listed right there at one of the cheapest prices, which should be in the same ball park as their website. If something was cheaper yesterday and is more expensive today, you can probably thank the changing marketplace prices. If the next lowest Very Good price shot up $10, Hastings is going to shoot their price up probably $9.99. Now here's the thing - sometimes their computer screws up. It screwed up a prior time right before a big sale and raised prices to comically high levels. People brought this to their attention. They fixed it. Some games escape their computer system for some reason. They've been having problems with keeping their video game pricing consistent on a technical level for a long time. Is this disappointing for us as consumers? Yes, absolutely. But they're online division isn't sitting there tapping their fingers together like Mr. Burns saying "Excellent" deliberately raising prices before a sale.

And a #3 for all of you "Shipping kills the deal" people - Thanks for not buying anything. More stock for the rest of us that have taken the time to understand how logic and mathematics work, how Hastings works with its pricing structures and how to get the best deals depending on the nature of the sale.
 
[quote name='the_ENEMY_']http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3qqxmt/[/QUOTE]

Somewhat true, but there are still great deals to be had. Most of these have great TIVs elsewhere.


Transformers: Dark of the Moon Used - Xbox 360 $8.19 $4.92
Wolfenstein Used - Xbox 360 $4.96 $2.98
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Used - Xbox 360 $14.81 $8.89
Singularity Used - Xbox 360 $7.76 $4.66
Dungeon Siege III Used - PlayStation 3 $9.72 $5.84
Section 8 Used - Xbox 360 $2.16 $1.30


Merchandise: $28.59
Tax: $0.00
Shipping/Handling: $13.68

Total: $42.27

Seriously guys, someone stop me. Guys? GUISE?? :drool:
 
Thank gods there's nothing in stock on my wishlist! I need a break and my mail man does too. It's getting to the point where I hide when she comes by bc I'm embarrassed about the amount if packages she has to deliver. Stop judging me mailman!
 
[quote name='Vinny']So, has anyone ever received a package from GH via UPS? I just got one for a large order... I'm hoping this means it's in a box.[/QUOTE]

If it's over a certain weight, we ship via UPS.
 
My haul (all ps3):
SingStar vol.2 - $3.34
Disgaea 3 - $7.42
Everybody Dance - $11.61
Beatles RockBand - $2.10

I probably would have bought 4 more games if they had been in stock, but I was really really pleased with those prices, and rushed to check out. Then I saw $9.12 in shipping charges :wall:
So, now those great deals work out to about $8.40 each. That's still good(I think), but not great. I'm not complaining. Just saying I'm not super excited to shop for games at goHastings again.
 
My haul (all ps3):
SingStar vol.2 - $3.34
Disgaea 3 - $7.42
Everybody Dance - $11.61
Beatles RockBand - $2.10

I probably would have bought 4 more games if they had been in stock, but I was really really pleased with those prices, and rushed to check out. Then I saw $9.12 in shipping charges :wall:
So, now those great deals work out to about $8.40 each. That's still good(I think), but not great. I'm not complaining. Just saying I'm not super excited to shop for games at goHastings again.
 
Man, these Go Hastings deals need to stop. I just got 5 games from them from the last 2 deals. I don't need to order more. My backlog keeps growing!
 
[quote name='Whedon']Thank gods there's nothing in stock on my wishlist! I need a break and my mail man does too. It's getting to the point where I hide when she comes by bc I'm embarrassed about the amount if packages she has to deliver. Stop judging me mailman![/QUOTE]

I am in the same boat. It shouldn't be embarrassing, but for some reason I find it kind of embarrassing. It makes me feel like a recluse.
 
[quote name='Seraphym']I probably would have bought 4 more games if they had been in stock, but I was really really pleased with those prices, and rushed to check out. Then I saw $9.12 in shipping charges :wall:
So, now those great deals work out to about $8.40 each. That's still good(I think), but not great. I'm not complaining. Just saying I'm not super excited to shop for games at goHastings again.[/QUOTE]

That's why so many orders were placed the other day when shipping was free. If you intend to buy cheap games, wait for free shipping. That's what I do, as it's well over half off normal Hastings prices. Needless to say, though, that if you're looking at Bowser's Inside Story for $21, then wait for a 40% off deal.
 
I feel like I'm going to have to put a "Hastings standard shipping charge is $2.28 per video game. Deal with it." meme at the top of the first post.
 
[quote name='kodave']I feel like I'm going to have to put a "Hastings standard shipping charge is $2.28 per video game. Deal with it." meme at the top of the first post.[/QUOTE]

At least it's 2.28 per game, if they charged by weight people would have bitch fits and if they added the shipping price into the total price people would still complain about being over charged.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']At least it's 2.28 per game, if they charged by weight people would have bitch fits and if they added the shipping price into the total price people would still complain about being over charged.[/QUOTE]

LOL, I could see that if they charged by weight people would get mad and bitch in here about how they demand a 40 cent refund on shipping charges because their game didn't come with a manual.
 
Do any of you have that one item on your wishlist that's always in stock, but you just can't pull the trigger because it never drops in price?
 
[quote name='Tsel']Do any of you have that one item on your wishlist that's always in stock, but you just can't pull the trigger because it never drops in price?[/QUOTE]

I've waited months for certain things to drop, but when they finally do, I swipe it up immediately, so don't lose hope!
 
[quote name='slainviper']At least use something people can understand.[/QUOTE]

What the fuck. To both versions. I went with a classical image meme.
 
[quote name='Squarehard']I've waited months for certain things to drop, but when they finally do, I swipe it up immediately, so don't lose hope![/QUOTE]

What sucks is it's always there taunting me!

Anyways, on the verge of putting in another order of 10+ graphic novels. That'll bring the total up to about 30 for this sale.
 
[quote name='Tsel']Do any of you have that one item on your wishlist that's always in stock, but you just can't pull the trigger because it never drops in price?[/QUOTE]
Nintendo games and, for a long time anyways, CATHERINE.
 
decided to lose a dollar vs free ship since i didnt have the cash for one last week and 1 seemed kinda cheap

dao
da2
star wars force unleashed
fallout 3

for 22.02

to go along with from earlier


3 scott pilgrim volumes
5 yugioh volumes
1 fma volume

for 13.94
 
[quote name='Whedon']Thank gods there's nothing in stock on my wishlist! I need a break and my mail man does too. It's getting to the point where I hide when she comes by bc I'm embarrassed about the amount if packages she has to deliver. Stop judging me mailman![/QUOTE]

Don't be embarrassed; it's their job and thanks to your volume he/she will keep having one. Also, a benefit of always having mail is that your mailman knows your name and can get your stuff even if the address was not properly written.
I always get al least one package a week; right now I'm on an international 10day vacation and I have 25 packages waiting for my arrival when I get back this week; hope my 2 ps3 games from GH were not damaged in my hold mail.
 
[quote name='Tsel']Do any of you have that one item on your wishlist that's always in stock, but you just can't pull the trigger because it never drops in price?[/QUOTE]


Been wanting The Saboteur on PS3 for a long time but it's always been $12+, finally saw it today for like 5 bucks. Had to get it. Been trying to get that Ultimate Genesis collection but it's never in stock.
 
I was pretty excited to snag a Walking Dead TPB for about $4. Too bad it was the only one in stock out of the bunch.
 
[quote name='therealdanhill']Had 4 games in my cart, shipping killed it, would have been almost ten bucks. I'll wait for da next one... maybe.[/QUOTE]

Please don't.
 
I just got a whole bunch of emails telling me my items have shipped from Amarillo, TX. Firstly, I've never had any email tell me where it's shipping from and there's another problem; none of the emails actually list what shipped. When I go to my order history, everything says in progress still.
 
[quote name='Tsel']I just got a whole bunch of emails telling me my items have shipped from Amarillo, TX. Firstly, I've never had any email tell me where it's shipping from and there's another problem; none of the emails actually list what shipped. When I go to my order history, everything says in progress still.[/QUOTE]

I'm going to guess its a glitch, but maybe they're fulfilling your order from the return warehouse in Amarillo?
 
[quote name='kodave']I'm going to guess its a glitch, but maybe they're fulfilling your order from the return warehouse in Amarillo?[/QUOTE]


Last week all my games shipped from an Amarillo return address. Maybe just protocol for a uniform return address?
 
[quote name='kodave']I feel like I'm going to have to put a "Hastings standard shipping charge is $2.28 per video game. Deal with it." meme at the top of the first post.[/QUOTE]

That would be awesome. I love the replies with shipping kills the deal, that means more games to buy for myself. I mean really guys, $2.28 shipping charge has been standard since I have been a member of this site, at least for me. If you don't like the deal, go somewhere else and leave more games for the rest of non-complainers to buy. Heck you got Bestbuy, Amazon, Target, ToysRUs, Walmart, KMart, etc to buy from. If people have read the OP's first post, it details when to buy certain priced games in correspondence to the different sales. Other useless posts in this thread include: "why is this game OoS or why is this price so damn high compared to before the sale, it must be a conspiracy!" - no it means you were just late to the party. Also don't forget the reply, "why do I get all PV games in my search and not used games?" - go use the fucking filters moron or read the fucking first post.
 
Just got another batch of emails regarding the same order, this time with no mention of the location and they told me what items were being shipped. Weird.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Last week all my games shipped from an Amarillo return address. Maybe just protocol for a uniform return address?[/QUOTE]

Yeah I've never bothered to look but that's probably the standard return address in case the package is undeliverable. If you look at the tracking information you can get an idea of what store your package originated from.
 
My UPS package still hasn't been picked up. My USPS package from the same order will probably be delivered tomorrow (it's at a distribution center nearby). At this rate I won't get my UPS package until next week.. fucking UPS.:whistle2:/

[quote name='kodave']I feel like I'm going to have to put a "Hastings standard shipping charge is $2.28 per video game. Deal with it." meme at the top of the first post.[/QUOTE]

I would just change the title to that... that way, people won't bother looking for a discount and bitch about it in here.
 
Got :ps3: Hunted today. I was worried about the game getting damaged since it shipped in econo plastic and media mail but looks like it's fine, and best of all it's a complete copy. The manual has some creasing but nothing that won't really bother me. Thanks hastings for hooking it up for $6.
 
I never ordered from go hasting do the games come in good condition?

I got 4 games for ps3

Just Dance 3 $20
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves $9
Aliens vs. Predator $9
SingStar Vol. 2 $5

Got $10 off with the promo code which made the shipping bareable.
 
I got that book today that I feared the post office lost. I think they lost it somewhere in the sort facility because the package was really dirty. And by package I mean poly bag. And by book I mean thin TPB. And that book got its spine and covered mangled. Thanks, poly bag. Gonna send that back along with another damaged book. And my defective game. Urgh.
 
I got an order of about 6 or 7 movies in yesterday. They went off the radar for about 4 or 5 days but finally showed up. Took over 2 weeks to arrive (thanks USPS.) They were stuffed into a big bubble mailer (if you want to call it that - all the bubbles had been popped and smashed to bits.) There were holes in ever corner of the envelope and it was covered in black smudges and dirt. It sorta looked like it had been used as a soccer ball. None of the dvd cases were severely damaged, but were definitely roughed up...

Kinda hard to complain though, everything item I bought was under 2 bucks after discount.

As long as the movies play fine and the discounts are good enough, I'll keep ordering.
 
Why are so many people having issues with USPS? I have not really had any issues with my local USPS. Is this a local thing, or does it have to do with the USPS near where all gohastings items are shipped?
 
[quote name='mtincher']Why are so many people having issues with USPS? I have not really had any issues with my local USPS. Is this a local thing, or does it have to do with the USPS near where all gohastings items are shipped?[/QUOTE]

I can, and have had it happen at least twice, were USPS has managed to damage box shipping from Amazon. Box shipping. (Item A was used to crush item B and it was nothing more than a 360 game and a PS1 collection of three games. All of it ended up having to get returned.)

Anyhow, they usually do all right around here but I suspect that they are trying to do too much with too few people. (Like everyone seems to be trying to do anymore.)
 
[quote name='mtincher']Why are so many people having issues with USPS? I have not really had any issues with my local USPS. Is this a local thing, or does it have to do with the USPS near where all gohastings items are shipped?[/QUOTE]

I would assume most of the damage done to my package was at the USPS sorting facility (I think it was in PA) - it was there for almost a week before it finally got updated and shipped on. After it left the shipping facility, it only took 2 days to get to me, albeit, barely in 1 piece.
 
ive gotten a lot of stuff that had clearly been damaged by USPS. I dont think its just near gohastings shipping locations since I get stuff all over the US from amazon and trading sites and its all the same story. Although I do get a slightly higher average of broken stuff from hastings, even before the switch to polymailers, so some of it is probably the employees taking the trade ins that dont care if a case is damaged or artwork is ripped as long as the disc looks ok (and sometimes even the disc they dont look at it seems)
 
[quote name='hamokmonky']ive gotten a lot of stuff that had clearly been damaged by USPS. I dont think its just near gohastings shipping locations since I get stuff all over the US from amazon and trading sites and its all the same story. Although I do get a slightly higher average of broken stuff from hastings, even before the switch to polymailers, so some of it is probably the employees taking the trade ins that dont care if a case is damaged or artwork is ripped as long as the disc looks ok (and sometimes even the disc they dont look at it seems)[/QUOTE]

I'd say 1 out of 5 cases that I get are cracked. I know for a fact many of those cases were damaged by USPS - I can see where something was dropped on the envelope and the case is cracked in the same exact spot. However, none of my discs have been damaged (yet....) But, I agree it could be gohastings in some situations as I've received envelopes that are in perfect shape and the case is broken and scratched, etc.
 
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