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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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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
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[quote name='savagepastry']Maybe they're finally letting their inventory bulk back up.[/QUOTE]

They are also increasing the price (well, they did about a week ago) of some of their items by about 10% or so.

:applause:...OK not really but it's how they work.
 
This is really hard on my GH addiction but it's probably for the best. My wallet is happy at least. :D

Here's hoping they do have a coupon code soon to help me scratch my itch.
 
I got several packages over the weekend from the 3 for $21 deal. All arrived in bubble mailers in good shape. Nice to not see any poly bags. Also got a rare War of Kings HC but it didn't qualify for the 3 for $21, but it was still a good deal at $20.
 
Is it just me or have they not ran a big sale in quite a while? It's nice that they're building some inventory again, but I'm getting kind of anxious for a sale.
 
[quote name='JYabbz']WTH happened to Gohastings' inventory, there is nothing in stock? 3/4 of my wish list is OoS :cry:[/QUOTE]

lots of stores closing up shop
 
[quote name='cjenvy']lots of stores closing up shop[/QUOTE]

THE END IS COMING. *explodes*

I hope the company's not doing badly. Their deals have been pretty amazing (and my only regret is that I just found out about them in April of last year).
 
They seem to be closing a number of stores, but it's not massive or even "a lot." Stock being low probably has to do with all of the sales they've had recently, rather than there being less stores to receive trade ins.

I'd wager have a limited time pop up sale or free shipping or something via Facebook this week, if they have anything. Valentines Day seems to be a good excuse for a promotion of some kind.
 
[quote name='kodave']They seem to be closing a number of stores, but it's not massive or even "a lot." Stock being low probably has to do with all of the sales they've had recently, rather than there being less stores to receive trade ins.

I'd wager have a limited time pop up sale or free shipping or something via Facebook this week, if they have anything. Valentines Day seems to be a good excuse for a promotion of some kind.[/QUOTE]

i counted like 5 or 6 different stores that people were begging for them to keep open on facebook the past week all in different regions so i do think there is cause for concern
 
Graphic novels make up the bulk of what I buy on Hastings, just ahead of Blu-rays so that's a little disheartening, but I'll scour around to see if there's anything worth buying. If things are still at the prices they were earlier, I'll be passing on this sale.
 
I might be wrong, but is this the first code that's "xx% off books" that specifically says it excludes graphic novels? I really hope this isn't a trend...
 
[quote name='cjenvy']i counted like 5 or 6 different stores that people were begging for them to keep open on facebook the past week all in different regions so i do think there is cause for concern[/QUOTE]

Uh... What? Its Flagstaff and Mcminnville that are closing sometime soon. Two stores. That's what Ctrl+F finds me when searching for "clos" as well as "shut" in addition to my own cursory browsing. I'd be delighted to see where these other stores are that you've counted in the last week alone. People often complain about stores that closed years ago, but that's nothing new.

They've slowly been closing stores for the past few years, but its just some here and there and not massive closings. The two stores above aren't much to worry about.

The company isn't doing great and hasn't for years. None of the book stores or "big box" stores like Best Buy have been, and Hastings is basically a bit of both, except they're in less profitable regions. The shares for Hastings were a bit more stable last time I checked from when it had been down in the dumps for a bit. Hastings is trying to expand the types of products they offer to find different niches to stay afloat, so maybe they'll be successful with that and keep more stores afloat.

[quote name='Nilbog']I might be wrong, but is this the first code that's "xx% off books" that specifically says it excludes graphic novels? I really hope this isn't a trend...[/QUOTE]

No, a recent promotion had that exclusion too. It is definitely a trend now. I'm guessing games and graphic novels are their top sellers or at least have the biggest profit margin potentials for them, so they'll want to give games and graphic novels lesser or fewer discounts since the items move on their own well enough. I wouldn't be surprised if this thread was helping push those graphic novel sales since that seems to be half of the discussion here (and I admit I contribute a lot to that!).
 
I find it very curious that nearly every item (used books) in my wish list jumped by 10-20% overnight when WEHEARTYOU went live. There are also several items that went out of stock at the same time, but that's a little more understandable since others may have been waiting for a code like me.
 
[quote name='WNYX585AM']I find it very curious that nearly every item (used books) in my wish list jumped by 10-20% overnight when WEHEARTYOU went live. There are also several items that went out of stock at the same time, but that's a little more understandable since others may have been waiting for a code like me.[/QUOTE]

I noticed that all the used manga on my wishlist that were at $2.20 went up to $2.46. That was around ten different books. Looking at the graphic novel section by lowest price, they seem to have gotten rid of the $2.20 price point and raised it to $2.46 across the board. Not sure how it affects higher priced stuff, though.

I think that rather than raising prices for the sale, they may just keep their pricing this way in general. Only time will tell, though.
 
none of the prices on the items on my wishlist jumped at all, unfortunately even with 33% off it didnt reach a price point i was willing to buy any of it. Oh well, more money saved.
 
Just a heads up to everybody, but Hastings is having some problems with the code currently with items that have been restocked, and not correctly discounting at final checkout even though it shows it before you check out when you apply the code in your cart. As long as all the items are qualified just call up Hastings and let them know of the issue, and they will adjust it after all the items have shipped, but they need to open a ticket for you first, so make sure to let them know now.
 
All the used book prices on my wishlist (some graphic novels, some not) also went up, although I think it wasn't at midnight last night, but the night before. Normally it only seems to fluctuate on individual items, not go up across the board. As long as they don't charge shipping per book, I'm still in, though maybe more selective.
 
Prices went up across the board on everything it seems. A lot of DVDs and games on my wish list jumped up a few bucks. I noticed a few non-graphic novel books on my wishlist which were sort of at their bottom price of $3.49 have now jumped up to $5.37. That's a pretty huge price increase. I hope this isn't a permanent thing. It's also strange they'd choose to do this on the day they offer a sale where more people are likely to notice such a dramatic increase. They could have done this on Saturday/Sunday night and it would have been less obvious.
 
Got a HC book in a ripped poly bag today. Looks like the store closest to BOZEMAN, MT didn't get the memo. Luckily the book wasn't damaged aside from corner dulling and the stress of going through USPS machines basically unprotected. It was still in very good shape. It's just annoying because I'm pretty confident the book could have been in even nicer, near mint shape had they just sprung for the bubble mailer. Ridiculous.
 
I'll be the contrarian this time and say that the CDs I ordered during the sale didn't noticeably go up in price. Maybe I should've bought more while I had the chance.

I've also never had a polybag come in. Guess I should consider myself extremely lucky (except for the fact that my Walking Dead Compendiums never made it out of the black hole in that Idaho USPS).
 
[quote name='reynold4490']Ordered 1 copy of Dead Space 3 for PS3

You guys can save 26 cents by using this other book as filler (instead of the one kodave posted in the OP): http://www.gohastings.com/product/B...in-Group-eSpecial-from-Jove/sku/286488985.uts[/QUOTE]

That's showing up as free now, knocking you out of qualifying for $10 off.


First post updated - 25% off used books, movies, and CDs with free shipping. Excludes graphic novels and video games. $5 Off $25 and $10 Off $40 appears to be good still, as the email last night indicated it would be running all week.
 
Great, got my fill of CDs for a while thanks to this promo. I'm proud of myself for holding back on buying anything else for the time being; can't spend what little I have left after school on nothing but books and music, even if most of them wouldn't cost me more than $4 or $5 each. It adds up over time, and my backlog is unimaginable.

I'm sure most of you can relate, though. Bet some of yours are much, much worse than mine.
 
Looks like Hastings killed the Dead Space 3 deal after their debacle of pricing it $39.99 instead of letting the code change the price.

Far Cry 3 is now $39.99 with the code SKORPION.
 
[quote name='cjenvy']meh current deal isnt good for my books since it makes them the same price they were a week ago before price increased[/QUOTE]

:lol: Don't you just hate Hastings sometimes? Same thing happened to me. And as if graphic novels aren't eligible now...blah. Maybe they'll drop their prices for the next good deal. Another 5/$25 new would be nice.
 
There's 30% off used books right now that includes graphic novels. It's in the first post. 25% Off with Free Shipping is a better deal than 30% Off Plus Shipping if the book is under $19.20.

You're only paying probably $0.50 to $0.75 more on a one graphic novel book order using 30% off compared with a theoretical 25% Off with Free Shipping that included graphic novels.

And of course you can spread out that $0.96 shipping cost when you order multiple books.

While graphic novels being excluded is incredibly lame, in this particular scenario, graphic novels being excluded from this one day promotion isn't really a huge deal unless you're buying just one graphic novel and that extra $0.50 to $0.75 is a deal breaker on what you want to pay.

It doesn't really help that Hastings raised prices across the board in most instances though in terms of trying to get a good deal. If its nothing that's a hot mover or something you're not going to read immediately, you're probably better off saving up your money and waiting out a 5 For $25, 7 For $21 or even a 40% off sale.
 
Thanks for the 30% code. Where did it come from? I normally try to wait till there's a 40% but I'm wondering if this is the last code that will even work on graphic novels...

Incidentally, before I noticed the 30% code, I found that a few manga are categorized under fiction or juvenile fiction, not graphic novels, so they aren't excluded from the other code.
 
[quote name='Tonks']Thanks for the 30% code. Where did it come from? I normally try to wait till there's a 40% but I'm wondering if this is the last code that will even work on graphic novels...

Incidentally, before I noticed the 30% code, I found that a few manga are categorized under fiction or juvenile fiction, not graphic novels, so they aren't excluded from the other code.[/QUOTE]

It came from their books section. It's been up since Sunday. And not all graphic novels are excluded from the promotions that say "Graphic Novels Excluded." If you look at the "Comics and Graphic Novels" subsection, there's usually around 700 qualifying titles, but I imagine its stuff that doesn't sell and it also seems to have quite a bit of manga in there too.

Hastings isn't going to give up having sales on graphic novels, they're just going to be more selective about it since I'd wager people show a tendency to buy graphic novels without a code, and graphic novels are a top seller for them.
 
I ended up biting on a handful of CDs with today's deal. Figured I'd give it a try on a few cheap CDs. With the 25% off and free shipping, I got 4 CDs for about $5 shipped. Not bad. Hopefully they'll be in decent shape with booklets.
 
The games page is showing the Dead Space 3: LE for $39.99 after code EVANGELIZER, but the code isn't working at the moment.

So either Hastings intends to bring that deal back sometime tomorrow, or the image promo is incorrect and should still be the Far Cry 3 one.
 
The Dead Space 3 EVANGELIZER code is working again. I know Dead Space 3 is the Amazon DOTD at $39.99, but if Amazon charges tax in your state and Hastings doesn't, that $2.28 shipping fee might be less than the sales tax on Amazon.
 
I didn't get any confirmation and i ordered sunday morning. at about 8 am

i might just cancel and go with amazon, my payment is still pending with gohastings

smh gohastings, first world problem i know :p
 
[quote name='RUN-DvdMC']I got shipping notification on DS3 today![/QUOTE]

Got mine aswell. Hopefully it comes in soon so I can trade in my launch copy and a few other games at GS while the 50% TIV is going on.
 
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