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

 
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Got South Park 15 & 16 bluray for about $27 total. Was going to get a dragon age book too, but what's up with shipping? Is it really $4 for books now? It was only $2.xx for both SP seasons
 
whitereflection said:
Have you tried shipping a book? $4 sounds right. A game is just a DVD case, about 6 oz.
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It only costs $4 if the book weighs 4 lbs or more. They send with whatever is cheapest, and media mail is used almost exclusively in book orders. Everyone is dissatisfied with the price hike from 99 cents per book ORDER to $3.99 for one book and 99 cents for each additional book. Don't try to justify it.

 
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The site wouldn't let anyone log in/check out all morning, but I guess they fixed it since then. I just grabbed a bunch of cheap CDs, which is about all I'll use Hastings for other than the occasional cheap Blu-ray now.

 
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It seems like their prices for... everything is much higher now. They have a few CDs I want but they're still pretty damn expensive. 

 
Was tempted but got hit by the infamous instock but not instock... 

Oh well, though $26 Fire Emblem was pretty tempting. 

 
Blade said:
It only costs $4 if the book weighs 4 lbs or more. They send with whatever is cheapest, and media mail is used almost exclusively in book orders. Everyone is dissatisfied with the price hike from 99 cents per book ORDER to $3.99 for one book and 99 cents for each additional book. Don't try to justify it.
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$4 for 4 lbs.? That is insanely cheap. There's no way that's right. Shipping a magazine or strategy guide already costs about $3 via media mail, and those are less than 4 lbs. I'm aware about the previous rate, but this one is closer to the actual rate. If you don't believe me, try shipping a book yourself. I can't imagine Hastings gets a large discount just because they ship a lot more books than the average person.
 
If you have the pleasure of having a local Hastings store, their trade in prices are incredible. Lots of games trade in for $40 and this past week they had 30% extra on trades. So many games were getting $52.
 
For any body wondering, all used games in stock on all platforms takes up 213 pages. Now I get to see what I opened that's actually in stock

edit: How does 21 games at $240 have an additional $48 for shipping?

 
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Blade said:
It only costs $4 if the book weighs 4 lbs or more. They send with whatever is cheapest, and media mail is used almost exclusively in book orders. Everyone is dissatisfied with the price hike from 99 cents per book ORDER to $3.99 for one book and 99 cents for each additional book. Don't try to justify it.
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whitereflection said:
$4 for 4 lbs.? That is insanely cheap. There's no way that's right. Shipping a magazine or strategy guide already costs about $3 via media mail, and those are less than 4 lbs. I'm aware about the previous rate, but this one is closer to the actual rate. If you don't believe me, try shipping a book yourself. I can't imagine Hastings gets a large discount just because they ship a lot more books than the average person.
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Blade is not exactly correct.

If you print your label through eBay/PayPal for the online discount, Media Mail rates are as follows:

0 to 1 lbs. = 2.92

1+ lbs. = 3.40

2+ lbs. = 3.88

3+ lbs. = 4.36

4+ lbs = 4.84

The rates are higher if you go to the actual post office. I don't know if other services retailers might use like Stamps.Com offer discounts. I have no idea if Hastings gets that discounted rate with USPS, or if they pay the full asking price of the post office, or if they have any kind of deal for a different rate for USPS. My guess is they've cut some kind of deal with UPS because they're shipping more stuff through UPS Mail Innoventions these days, which has UPS slowly deliver your item to USPS to finish the delivery.

A mass market paperback is anywhere from 6 to 10+ oz. A paperback book is usually 10+ oz. Hardcover books are almost always over 1 lbs.

And none of that includes the cost of packing supplies, but in Hastings case, they surely are minimal since they must buy in bulk and their packing material is shit and a joke anyway. It also doesn't include the time costs of having a department dedicated to online orders and paying those employees at each store. But you can argue about whether those costs should be part of the overhead deducted from the profits of the item, or part of the actual shipping cost.

So $3.99 for a single book is pretty fair regardless of weight. But it sure makes their prices uncompetitive for a single book most of the time.

I think the reason some people have a problem with it is because Hastings used to offer an insane shipping rate for books. Originally they charged some amount for shipping (I forget what it was). Then for probably a year+, books shipped for free. An absurd windfall for customers. Then that changed and 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. Now we're at the $3 base charge plus $0.99 per book in each order.

In the end, customers should be looking at their final price as the item price plus shipping costs, however you divy up the shipping costs (equally, or assign them to one book). I'm finding that even with 30-50% off on books under $5, or $5 for $20 or $5 for $25 deals that those books arrive in such shit shape because of poor shipping practices (that Hastings has zeo motivation or apparently incentive to change) that the price isn't worth it once you have to add shipping to the item price, even if it's only an additional ~$1.50 or so per book.

IMO you're better off checking eBay or Amazon Marketplace fulfilled by Amazon Prime prices before ordering a used book from Hastings. Especially with the comics/graphic novels, I've found that their pricing has become so uncompetitive that I'm better off just spending a few extra bucks to buy the book in new condition somewhere else. I'd say 75% of the TPBs I get look like someone roundhouse kicked them in a martial arts demonstation.

 
That's an amusing image, books being used as kicking boards in a martial arts demonstration. That could be a commercial for like Barnes & Noble or anywhere else that only sells new books.
 
kodave said:
Blade is not exactly correct.

If you print your label through eBay/PayPal for the online discount, Media Mail rates are as follows:

0 to 1 lbs. = 2.92

1+ lbs. = 3.40

2+ lbs. = 3.88

3+ lbs. = 4.36

4+ lbs = 4.84
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I actually looked up the rates using the USPS postage calculator before I posted. 4 lbs shipped at $4.13 and 5 lbs shipped at $4.61 from Maine (04901) to California (90213). Even with a box that's 12x10x10, the shipping is the same. It's only a decent price if you plan on ordering the entire set of Proust's In Search of Lost Time. And it's definitely a bad price if you're only buying paperbacks or manga.

 
Blade said:
I actually looked up the rates using the USPS postage calculator before I posted. 4 lbs shipped at $4.13 and 5 lbs shipped at $4.61 from Maine (04901) to California (90213). Even with a box that's 12x10x10, the shipping is the same. It's only a decent price if you plan on ordering the entire set of Proust's In Search of Lost Time. And it's definitely a bad price if you're only buying paperbacks or manga.
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Media Mail rates don't change depending on origin/desitnation zip code or box size, provided it's in a reasonable size non-weird box. I've sent books across the country and to the next county over, and it's the same flat rate based on the package weight.

I should have mentioned my rates are for Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation/Tracking, because that's what eBay/PayPal forces onto you. And besides, whether you're selling on eBay, or you're a retailer like Hastings, Delivery Confirmation/Tracking is pretty much a must these days. And Hastings uses Delivery Confirmation/Tracking, so the price of it is relevant to this discussion.

Without eBay/PayPal discounts (aka paying full price down at the post office):

0 to 1 lbs. = 2.69 + 1.05 for tracking = 3.74

1+ lbs. = 3.17 + 1.05 = 4.22

2+ lbs. = 3.65 + 1.05 = 4.70

3+ lbs. = 4.13 + 1.05 = 5.18

4+ lbs. = 4.61 + 1.05 = 5.66

As you can see, it's more expensive than the eBay/PayPal prices, which as I already outlined above, are still pretty fair even for one book.

And given that under a pound costs $3.74 with tracking from the lobby of your local post office, a $3.99 price for one book from Hastings is still technically fair. There's probably close to twenty-five cents worth of packaging, sticker labels, ink and manpower going into shipping that one book.

So again, it's not like Hastings is ripping you off on the shipping price. Assuming no discounts for them, they're charging you close to what is the actual cost for them to mail you a single book one pound or less. (And even with discounts it's a fair price, as outlined above.) And if the book is over a pound or you order more than one book, they're likely losing money on the shipping costs, even if they get a discount.

If you don't feel their shipping price is competitive with other retailers, that's fine and I get that. As I said in my previous post, I basically agree that their shipping is too high when you factor in your shipping costs with the item price considering the poor quality of packaging and the lousy condition the books come in.

But the shipping charges for books are not "bad" or "unfair" on the surface.

 
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slainviper said:
Memorial Weekend Sale
35% OFF USED Games, Books, Music & Movies

Code: MEMORIALDAY | Valid: 5/24-5/26. Excludes Previously Viewed


:vita: Hyperdimention Neptunia: Producing Perfection $10.99 before coupon + 2.28 shipping.


P.S.: Code was up on site at midnight but didn't work until at least noon. Good job, Hastings.
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Thanks for the post! Ended up getting Shin Megami Tensei Soul Hackers and Kingdom Hearts 3D Bundle for $33 total. Part of me is hoping that they send the Mark of Mastery Edition... :lol:

 
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slainviper said:
:vita: Hyperdimention Neptunia: Producing Perfection $10.99 before coupon + 2.28 shipping.
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Showing OOS. :cry:

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Also I was literally ROTFLOL at some of their prices. I hate that they always go high priced during sales, for example:

Shadow of Mordor Standard Edition - $54.99

Ass Creed Rogue - $54.99

Borderlands PreSequel - $54.99

Watch Dogs $53.89

Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition $55.99 ($39.99 MSRP, WTF?)

Transformers Dark Spark - $54.99 (bought for $12 at GameFly)

I just don't even know what to think of Hastings at this point.

 
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I noticed some of the stuff on my wish list is coming out to be more expensive with 35% than it was with the most recent 30% off sale
 
Wouldn't be bad for $35 on Project CARS and Dark Souls 2 on PS4, but then you get the shipping charges. I'll just wait for it to drop at best buy and use 20% off with GCU

 
Gohasting.com has used Xbox one master chief set priced at $286.xx. according to there sales ad used games and systems are 30% off. So with 30% off it should make the console just over $200.xx 

The PS4 is marked at $359.xx before discount. After the 30% discount it should be just over $250.xx

I got my starting price point from online. Then figured in the said local ad discount. So beginning pricing maybe different in store. I'm assume this is an in store only discount as I have not found a code anywhere online for this discount.

If anyone goes to hasting could you please verify some pricing or if this ad is a misprint or if i just interpreted this wrong. I will not be able to make it to hasting til Wednesday. So I know I can verify it then.  

 
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In-store prices at hastings and online gohastings are different. Its highly unlikely in this situation they do discounts like this but they do occur rarely. Since it is their Gametime month promotion, its gonna be weird with the prices though it may not be as good.
 
Well assuming if they charged new priced for a used. Xbox one is 350 before discount and after would be about 250+/- after

Ps4 is 400 before discount so would be about 280+/- after.

As I said that is assuming they charged new price for used. With that being said still not to bad of price imo. Still cheaper than ebay for a good working used. I think even better than cowboom deal of the day sales since these are mainly consoles and cords only no controller.

Of this is all IMO.
 
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Some instore used prices at hastings

379.99 ps4

429.99 xbx 1 w/kinect


Roughly with discount but adding tax (using 10%) the ps4 is 304$. (Taxed on full price)

Xbox one is $344 post tax.

YMMV on the console prices. I didn't see any other consoles worth noting.

 
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bluebigman2006 said:
Gohasting.com has used Xbox one master chief set priced at $286.xx. according to there sales ad used games and systems are 30% off. So with 30% off it should make the console just over $200.xx

The PS4 is marked at $359.xx before discount. After the 30% discount it should be just over $250.xx

I got my starting price point from online. Then figured in the said local ad discount. So beginning pricing maybe different in store. I'm assume this is an in store only discount as I have not found a code anywhere online for this discount.

If anyone goes to hasting could you please verify some pricing or if this ad is a misprint or if i just interpreted this wrong. I will not be able to make it to hasting til Wednesday. So I know I can verify it then.
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On the money.

30% off used coupon available online now. Used Consoles and games. Some decent prices on the consoles.

Use the code "GAMEON"

http://www.gohastings.com/catalog/section.jsp?departmentName=POD&podName=GameOn&from=homestatic4&utm_nooverride=1

 
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Got my two 3DS games in the mail. Was happy with Kingdom Hearts 3D, but not so much with SMT Soul Hackers; didn't come with any booklets inside (not sure if it's supposed to) but there is what looks like spilled soda and a hair follicle inside the case. You can at least clean the basement dweller games before sending them, GH.

Mmm at that 30% off sale. Left 4 Dead 2 vanilla for $20 is a steal.

 
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Anyone ever get a used console from them? I am wondering what their condition is and if they come complete (power cord, controller, etc). I am trying to talk my brother in to one so we can play Mortal Kombat X.
 
That's what I thought.  They do have MLB the Show 13 on the Buy 3 get 1 free which seems a little odd.  Some other games on that list that made me unsure of how it would work. 

 
Just got a email for double trade in credit on consoles dont know how good the values are but usually with my games i get about 40 credit even if its 3 or 4 months old so could be a good deal with consoles
 
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Just got a email for double trade in credit on consoles dont know how good the values are but usually with my games i get about 40 credit even if its 3 or 4 months old so could be a good deal with consoles
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I'll check on that later this week, odds are it will be decent.

They do have some pretty good trade in values on games right now too. Looks to be about 10$ above gamestop tradein. Another thing to note is they have an email sent out with $10 extra on trading 3 ps4/xb0 games. I would probably hold out on trading just yet to see if they bring the $25 extra back on 3 trade-ingames. Odds are unlikely this year with new management/consoles, but they did have the 25$ extra on the last weekend in June of the previous year.

Heres a list of trade-in values. (You can also find this under their customer service tab on the webpage)

http://images.gohastings.com/web/assets/GamesList/UsedGameCredits.pdf?from=gamesbuyback&utm_nooverride=1

 
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Yeah, I would love to know some of their console TiV's,as well. I have an xbox one, 3ds, and a few 360's I would consider unloading if the price were right.
 
Call of Duty Ghosts for Wii U gets $35.75? I might have to trade in that $5 TRU clearance copy I picked up last year.

 
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