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AMARILLO, Texas - Texas-based Hastings Entertainment Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Company officials say the reorganization filing includes its parent company, Draw Another Circle, and sister brands Movie Stop and SPImages.

A statement posted Monday on the Hastings website says the Chapter 11 process will help prepare the business for an intended sale, while providing protections and financing to continue operations. Further financial details weren’t released.

Hastings will no longer accept or honor deposits for movie purchases and will no longer rent games. Hastings gift cards expire July 13, 2016. The company’s buyback program has been suspended.
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Full List Of Online Coupon Codes

In-Store Sales / Discounts / Liquidation will vary from Online Sale / Coupon offerings

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General
Question: What is Hastings / GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. Currently there are 146 superstores. Hastings also operates www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.

Question: Gee, this is a really long FAQ. Doesn't Hasting have their own FAQ for customers?
Answer:
Hastings does have their own FAQ. You can read Hastings' official FAQ by clicking here. However, this FAQ goes into many details that Hastings' own FAQ does not. So be sure to read through all of this before asking a question!

NEW!
Question: How can I filter and sort Used Video Games to remove the out of stock items?
Answer:
Find the "Stock" dropdown menu option when browsing the used game selection and choose "In Stock." Games that have been purchased in the past day and are now out of stock may still appear.

NEW!
Question: Where can I find clearance video games and other clearance items?
Answer:
Clearance Video Games are in New condition; Plus $2.28 shipping per game
Click Here For Overall Video Game Clearance Items > Sort by Platform on the drop down menu
Click Here For Overall Clearance Items

Game / Item Condition
Question: What is the difference between "used" and "previously viewed" items on GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
"Used" games and movies are items that have been traded in to a Hastings retail location by a customer. "Previously viewed" games and movies are items that Hastings has rented out to customers at their retail locations but are now selling to the public.

When it comes to video games, most CAGs report no real difference between the two other than some ancillary stickers, but both "used" and "previously viewed" games are subject to being scratched, abused, or incomplete depending how well it was previously taken care of.

When it comes to movies, the "Previously Viewed" rental versions often lack features from the full retail versions and may come in different boxes, have different UPCs, have white barcode stickers around the center ring of the disc, etc.

You may encounter a situation where a customer has purchased a "previously used" item from Hastings, then traded it back into Hastings, thus making it a "used" item. This practiced is frowned upon by most customers, but Hastings has shown next to no incentive to change it. It mostly happens with movies.

Question: Do used and previously viewed video games come complete with the original case and manual?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com states as follows:

Due to the nature of used products; booklet inserts, digital movie downloads and manuals are not guaranteed in our used video games, movies and CDs.
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However, the vast majority of CAGs have reported that a large majority of their games do arrive complete. Incomplete games are more of an exception rather than the rule.

Question: Are used collector's editions and limited editions of games guaranteed to come with extras like bonus discs, statutes, and other items?
Answer:
No. Hopefully the used CE and LE games would at least come with all of the discs, but this is not guaranteed. And there is absolutely no guarantee other physical items or "swag" will be included for these used copies. However, CAGs have reported that they have purchased used CE and LE games and received all of the extras. If you order a used CE or LE and it does not come with the extras, just contact customer service and ask about a return/refund.

Question: What condition do "used" and "previously viewed" discs come in?
Answer:
Mosts CAGs seem to get games in good, playable condition if not better. However, there have been cases of receiving a game so scratched up that it would not load/play. These games can be returned to GoHastings.Com at no cost to the customer for a full refund.

NEW!
Question: Are New condition games factory sealed or gutted and re-sealed?
Answer:
As of mid-2013, Hastings retail stores have adopted a policy of gutting games then storing the game discs, manuals and DLC papers separately. This is so they do not have to lock up games or put security cases on games yet still allow the customer to physically handle the boxes in-store. When a new game is sold, Hasting will either re-seal the game or they will place the game in a bag that cannot be opened if you want to return the game as new.

Shipping
Question: Why are my items shipping individually? Why does GoHastings.Com include a shipping charge for each individual item ordered?
Answer:
Hastings does not have warehouses for fulfilling internet orders. All items are shipped from individual brick and mortar retail stores. If your order contains multiple items, your order may ship from multiple locations at different times if one location does not have all of the items you ordered. Because items could ship from more than one location, GoHastings.Com charges a per item shipping fee. Yes this can be frustrating, so its best to either get over it if you intend to shop at GoHastings.Com, or if you can't get over it, shop elsewhere. Like all "deals," include the shipping price per item into consideration for the total cost of the game being purchased.

UPDATED!
Question: How much is shipping per item?
Answer:
Video Games and PC software ship for $2.28 per item.

CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays ship for $1.29 per item.

Books have a per-order charge of $3.00 plus $0.99 shipping per book ordered.

Game Hardware, Electronics and Trends have a per-order charge of $1.99 plus $0.10 shipping per ounce for each item ordered.

Full shipping information, including expedited shipping prices, can be found HERE.

Occasionally, GoHastings.Com offers free or reduced shipping promotions.

Please note, books used to ship for $0.96 per order with no per item charge but Hastings discontinued that pricing scheme as of January 10, 2014. CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays used to ship for $0.96 per item, but Hastings raised that price to the current cost as of approximately May 25, 2014.

Question: How long does it take GoHastings.Com to ship my order?
Answer:
Standard Shipping:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 3-10 Days

Priority / Expedited Mail:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 2 - 3 Days

Question: What service does GoHastings.Com use to ship items?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com primarily ships items using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Video games ship via USPS First Class Mail. Books, movies and music ship via USPS Media Mail. Larger orders may ship via UPS.

Question: Will GoHastings.Com give me a tracking number for each shipment?
Answer:
Every shipment usually has a tracking number associated with it. If you did not see a tracking number in the shipping confirmation email, check your order history on GoHastings.Com.

Question: What will GoHastings.Com ship my items in?
Answer:
It will vary. Hastings might use a yellow paper mailer with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a white plastic envelope with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a stiffer paper/lighter cardboard envelope with no padding. Hastings will try to jam as many items into any of the above envelope options as possible, resulting in frequently damaged books, broken game/movie/CD cases, etc. On rare occasions, someone at Hastings will have the common sense to put larger or heavier items into a box for safer shipping, but even then they will neglect to use padding. Hastings used to ship items in a white plastic poly-bag with absolutely no padding or protection, but after numerous complaints, the company claims these are supposed to be phased out and no longer in use. They still pop up from time to time.

Order Cancellations / Out Of Stock Items
Question: Why was an item cancelled out of my order? Why is that item back in stock right now?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com fills their stock from their Hastings brick and mortar retail locations. Additionally, GoHastings.Com sells items on Amazon and eBay. Their online inventory system is antiquated and does not update stock instantaneously across physical store locations, GoHastings.Com, Amazon, and eBay. Therefore if someone bought the same item first in store/on Amazon/on eBay, their order will be fulfilled first and your item will be cancelled if there is not enough inventory to go around, even though you thought the item was in stock. Yes this sucks, but now you know about it so you can simply choose not to shop at GoHastings in the future if you can't deal with it. No need to endlessly complain about it in posts. Consider writing a letter to the president of Hastings, whose contact info can be found below this FAQ.

Because Hastings' physical store locations accept trade-ins for the used items that they sell, an item that was out of stock may quickly come back into stock if someone trades in the same item, or if someone returns the same item. However, as stated above, GoHastings.Com has an antiquated online system, and they will not be able to fulfill any items on your order once they have been canceled. You will have to re-order the item, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point your originally ordered under.

Question: I just ordered something and now it shows as out of stock, either on my order history page or on the item's page. Will my order be canceled?
Answer:
Probably not, but it is still possible. GoHastings.Com updates its inventory count immediately when sales from the website are made. Therefore if they had one item, and you ordered it, it will now show up as out of stock on GoHastings.Com. However, if someone ordered it off Hastings' eBay or Amazon Marketplace listings first, they may fulfill that order first and cancel your order. Also, if someone walks into the store and purchases the item before it is pulled to ship to you, your order will be canceled. Additionally, store employees may not be able to locate the item and thus cancel your order for that reason. Hastings also has a problem on their website where items in your order history show as out of stock, sometimes regardless of the actual stock. Your best bet is to take a deep breath and not worry about it.

Sale Pricing
NEW!
Question: How can I tell if one promotion or discount is better than a different commonly offered promotion or discount?
Answer:
The following guides are only for video games since they take into consideration the $2.28 per game shipping price. You will have to do your own math for music/movies, books, trends/electronics and other shipping sales.

Remember, stock and prices fluctuate constantly and may not be the same by the next sale.

The math in the Buy 2 Get 1 For $1 deal assumes you choose three equally priced games to maximize your potential savings.

Free Shipping:
Vs. 96¢ Per Item Shipping: Use free shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use free shipping with items $11.40 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use free shipping with items $9.12 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use free shipping with items $7.60 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use free shipping with items $6.91 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use free shipping with items $5.70 and less

96 Cent Shipping:
Vs. Free Shipping: Wait for Free Shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $6.60 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $5.28 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.40 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.00 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $3.30 and less

20% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $11.40, use 20% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $6.60, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $2.50, use 20% Off

25% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $9.12, use 25% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $5.28, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $4.00, use 25% Off

30% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $7.60, use 30% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.40, use 30% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $10, use 30% Off

Buy 2 Get 1 For $1:
Vs. Free Shipping: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. $0.96 Shipping: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less

33% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $6.91, use 33% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.00, use 33% Off

40% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $5.70, use 40% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $3.30, use 40% Off

Question: GoHastings.Com totally raised their prices prior to the sale! OMGWTFBBQSauce! Should I call the police / attorney general / president of the United States?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com claims to not raise their prices prior to sales. Their pricing is based on algorithms that consider things like supply, demand, competitor pricing, market rates, etc. If a game was $10 before the sale and $15 24 hours into the sale, chances are there were only a couple of copies of the game and someone bought one when the sale started, thus affecting the supply and demand. You are not the only one monitoring a Wish List on GoHastings.Com. However, there have been some clearly documented instances of raising prices right before a sale, especially with books rather than games.

Promotional Deal Codes
Question: Why is the promotional code not applying to my order?
Answer:
Certain M-rated games carry the disclaimer that "This item is only available for purchase by customers age 17 and older." If you have such a game in your cart, be sure to check the box by the "Check Out" button that says "I am at least 17 years of age" before clicking the "Apply Promotion Code" button to apply the promotional code.

Additionally, some promotional codes only apply to select qualifying titles. Be sure that your order only contains such titles. Occasionally the GoHastings.Com programmers miss something and games that are supposed to qualify do not work with the promotional code. If this is the case, please contact GoHastings.Com. Contact information can be found below this FAQ.

Question: Can I use more than one promotional code at the same time? Can I stack promotional codes?
Answer:
No, you can only apply one promotional code per order. This prevents code stacking. If there are two promotional codes valid at the same time that you would like to use, you must place two or more separate orders.

Question: What time do promotions normally begin / end?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com operates based on the Central Time Zone. Weekly promotions usually start on Sunday and usually last the whole week. Various other promotions may have different start times and durations. Promotions usually begin at midnight Central time. However, sometimes the new promotions take a while to go "live" on the website, so always double check your order that the correct discounted price is shown.

Order Problems and Contacting Customer Service
(Including Returns/Replacements for Wrong Item or Damaged/Defective Item)
Question: I am trying to place an order and have entered my correct shipping address, billing address and credit card info. The check out page says there is a problem with my information and I need to correct it, but nothing is incorrect. What is going on?!
Answer:
This is a random error that seems to affect some people and not others. There is no known cause for it. People have reported it occurring with different credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.). Some people think it has to do with what web browser you use, so perhaps try a different one. Some people have reported they can't place orders from computers or IP numbers located out of the state where their billing or shipping address is located. The bottom line is there is no fix for this problem from the customer's end. Your only attempt to get it resolved will be to CALL Customer Service. Contact details for Customer Service can be found below this FAQ.

Question: GoHastings.Com sent me a defective game or the wrong game. How do I return it? Can they send me a replacement/correct item?
Answer:
Contact customer service to initiate the return process. Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ. GoHastings.Com will not charge you to ship the game back, and they will give you a full refund, including what you paid initially for shipping. In some instances, they will simply refund the cost of the item and let you keep the defective or wrong item for free. GoHastings.Com will not normally send you a replacement item if you received a defective or incorrect item. They will usually tell you that you must place a new order, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point you originally ordered under.

Question: Something went wrong with my order. How do I contact customer service?
Answer:
Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: Should I call or email customer service?
Answer:
CAGs have reported mixed experiences with both calling and emailing Hastings Customer Service. It is up to your preference. If you are contacting them regarding credit card issues, it may be best to call rather than put highly sensitive information in an email. If you call during business hours, your issue may be resolved right then over the phone. You might also have to wait on hold for a long period of time during peak hours. If you email, you may have to wait up to 48 hours to get a response, especially if you email over the weekend. Often the email replies fail to understand your entire issue with your order. Customer Service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: What is GoHastings.Com return policy?
Answer:
The GoHastings.Com website states their return policy is as follows:

All items purchased through gohastings.com may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, if they meet the following criteria:

  • All new items are in original unopened packaging.
  • Return of product is within 30 days of shipping date.
  • Returned product(s) must be in the original packaging and include any manuals, cabling and accessories in saleable condition.
  • Video Game Systems that are found defective within the 30 day window must make a return using the manufacturer's warranty.
Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
Note: Products purchased through goHastings.com may not be returned to a physical store location for refund.
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However, this can be confusing considering used items, such as games, come in opened packaging. Normally GoHastings has no problem with returns for defective or incorrect used game shipments that are promptly requested. At the very least, if a game item was found to be defective within 30 days of the shipping date, you would have a good argument toward customer service that you should be able to return the game item. Abusing the return policy to replace your own broken items with items from GoHastings inventory wouldn't be a good idea.

Miscellaneous
Question: Does GoHastings.Com collect sales tax?
Answer:
According to GoHastings.Com:

Currently goHastings.com only charges sales tax in states where we have a physical presence. Sales taxes are calculated during the ordering process and will show tax charged for the delivery destination, based on current tax rates. Shipping charges may also be subject to tax in certain states.
Currently sales tax is automatically applied in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
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Question: Where are Hastings brick and mortar retail stores located?
Answer:
Click here to find the location nearest you.

Question: Are the online prices the same in store? Are the online specials valid in store?
Answer:
Generally speaking, no. For used items and for some new items, GoHastings.Com uses algorithms where prices can change multiple times in one day. Hastings retail locations have their own set prices. See your local store for more information. Additionally, online special sales and promotions are not valid in store. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.

Question: Are the brick and mortar retail location advertisements valid online?
Answer:
Generally the prices in the retail location advertisements are not valid on GoHastings.Com. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.



Customer Service Contact Information
Customer Service Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9 am through 9 pm CST
Toll Free Phone Number: (877)-HASTINGS (427-8464)
Fax: (806) 467-8330

Email: service[at]gohastings.com
PM the GoHastings Representative on CAG: gohastings (John) [Not active since October 2013]

Regular Mail:
Hastings Internet, Inc.
3601 Plains Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79102

Comments to the President:
John Marmaduke, President & CEO RIP In Peace

Alan Van Ongevalle, President & COO
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
PO Box 35350
Amarillo, TX 79120-5350



GoHastings.Com / Hastings Entertainment Online Information
Website: http://www.gohastings.com
Retail Store Weekly Ad: http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=StoreAd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gohastings?sk=wall
Twitter: @gohastings
Google+: https://plus.google.com/107834874893127887270/posts
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gohastings/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gohastings
Is the GoHastings.Com server down for everyone or just me?: Click here to check

 
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i have two books in the same order, shipping from different locations but for some reason (maybe because of the different locations) i can't track either package. kind of annoying; hopefully they get here by early next week otherwise i may need to chat with customer service.
 
40% off used DVDs. Don't know if this is still working as it was supposed to expire tonight, but I found this late on their Facebook:
Guess What?! We decided to extend our 40% Off Used DVD sale for Facebook fans on goHastings.com through the end of the day today! Use promo code: SLASHER to take advantage of this special promotion! (There is a 20 cart limit.)
 
A coupla graphic novels came back in stock as used today! Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes, and DC's Kingdom Come, both for $2.50 apiece after WICKED.

Also, prices have dramatically dropped on many books, and not changed at all since the hike on others. Check your wishlists, and if you don't have one, start compiling one using their wishlist function. King's The Stand, for instance, was $19(!) after the hike, but as of yesterday it dropped to $2.99 and went up another buck today to $3.99.
 
[quote name='supershammy']A coupla graphic novels came back in stock as used today! Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes, and DC's Kingdom Come, both for $2.50 apiece after WICKED.

Also, prices have dramatically dropped on many books, and not changed at all since the hike on others. Check your wishlists, and if you don't have one, start compiling one using their wishlist function. King's The Stand, for instance, was $19(!) after the hike, but as of yesterday it dropped to $2.99 and went up another buck today to $3.99.[/QUOTE]

Hmm... Unfortunately all my books on my wishlist are still up in price over the pre-sale prices. All my wanted GNs out of stock except for one that's coming back into stock. Hopefully it doesn't sell before it can re-enter the system and hopefully get a price discount from its base value.
 
I just bought (all used) Donkey Kong Country Returns for $20.63, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis for $12.78, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mini-Land Mayhem for $14.84 after the PSYCHO code. I'm hoping they all come complete / playable.

For anyone that's interested, it looks like there are still copies of DKCR for $20.63, which seems to be a good deal to me. Amazon's TIV for it is $24 something so you could theoretically make a few bucks on it, if that was worth it to you.
 
My Catherine PS3 copy came in today.... flawless :bowdown: Seriously, disk looks brand new, manual is perfect, case has no scratches or chips at all. It's better then some "New" games I've bought from Gamestop.

$31 shipped which was way cheaper then anywhere else. GoHastings still hasn't failed me, bought about 6 used games from them now, all have come complete with manual and only one of them had a beat up case which was a cheap $10 game which had been out a while anyways.
 
[quote name='supershammy']A coupla graphic novels came back in stock as used today! Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes, and DC's Kingdom Come, both for $2.50 apiece after WICKED.

Also, prices have dramatically dropped on many books, and not changed at all since the hike on others. Check your wishlists, and if you don't have one, start compiling one using their wishlist function. King's The Stand, for instance, was $19(!) after the hike, but as of yesterday it dropped to $2.99 and went up another buck today to $3.99.[/QUOTE]

I just checked my wish list and finally found that the third and final volume of The Dreaming was in stock for $1.20 shipped with WICKED. Another series completed--and one my girlfriend will really love. :whistle2:D I haven't seen any drops on my wish list so far. The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan and Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho both increased from $3.49 to $5.50 since I last checked. I have a huge wish list, by the way. Also, The Stand (Modern Classics hardcover edition) was $3.49 ($2.10 with promo) when I bought it this summer. :(
 
Gah, my Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mini-Land Mayhem got cancelled. It's been a while since Hastings has cancelled something on me.

Also, people in this thread might be interested to know this, from Hasting's Facebook page:

You may be wondering why our online offers have not changed recently - This is because our internet team is hard at work on a couple of new projects! We are excited to announce that sometime next week we will be launching a new homepage for goHastings.com, adding eBooks to the site, and also launching a mobile website! Exciting times here at Hastings! Stay tuned...
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I have a feeling our current Wish Lists are going to go in the shitter when the new site is launched, so I'd suggest using the current site's "Email Wish List" function to email your list to yourself so you at least know what items you were watching.
 
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darksouls is 33 bucks shipped for ps3

i'd buy it but since i got demon souls for $15 and this is pretty much the same game then theres no point in paying more for it, ill just wait till it hits under $15
 
Mortal Kombat PS3 for $27 shipped. Is this even a good deal? Might wait for the Deluxe Ultra with DLC version they haven't announced but more than likely will some day...

And I passed on Dead Island for $24 shipped the other day (now the price is back up to $39 shipped) Oh well, shoulda jumped...
 
Just got modern warfare 2 and heavy rain for under $25 shipped. Both games were in great condition, without any chips or scratches.
 
[quote name='jupiterjones']Mortal Kombat PS3 for $27 shipped. Is this even a good deal? Might wait for the Deluxe Ultra with DLC version they haven't announced but more than likely will some day...

And I passed on Dead Island for $24 shipped the other day (now the price is back up to $39 shipped) Oh well, shoulda jumped...[/QUOTE]
Probably not because there is an online pass that is $10, which will most likely be redeemed.
 
Welp, there goes the 3 week run of that promotion.

Hopefully we get some new deals after the new website launches this week and as we head toward Black Friday.

Updated the first post with the current promotion - but it doesn't seem to be much of a sale.
 
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Squeezed that one dry. I really lucked out on my last orders: Ordered Watchmen, used, for $2, and Batman: Hush for $2, and they just shipped me new copies of both. I have a feeling the Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes ($4) and Alan Moore's Judgment Day ($2), which have both shipped, will also come new.

Either way, I can't wait for their new website. The current homepage is a pain in the ass to read and navigate (my cursor regularly disappears on it) and the categorization for books is pretty shoddy.
 
I managed to get almost the entire series of Fruits Basket (only one volume was out of stock the whole time, well it was in stock briefly but for some reason my order got canceled :bomb:

also completed my collection of Rurouni Kenshin finally

that 40% off code with free shipping was amazing
 
[quote name='supershammy']Batman: Hush for $2[/QUOTE]

Was that the newer single volume collection rather than the slightly older 2 volume collection? If so, I saw that go into stock on my Wish List (but it still said OOS) but it hadn't yet received an 'every day discount' so to speak. Sounds like you grabbed it once they discounted it.
 
[quote name='kodave']Was that the newer single volume collection rather than the slightly older 2 volume collection? If so, I saw that go into stock on my Wish List (but it still said OOS) but it hadn't yet received an 'every day discount' so to speak. Sounds like you grabbed it once they discounted it.[/QUOTE]

It's the single-volume, yeah. I think I attempted to order it while it was in that weird limbo period that items go into on GoHastings where you can add them to your cart, but they show out of stock, and they simply respected my order and fulfilled it at whatever cost rather than cancelled it (as they had done six times in this sale alone already). I wouldn't have complained if they had cancelled it, and I'm not complaining about the prior cancellations now, I'm just surprised it worked out in my favor this time.
 
Thank god the WICKED tyranny is over. I can now return to my life.

Do I really need a nearly-complete hc set of Blackest Night? Probably not. :| I REGRET NOTHING!
 
[quote name='Gycot']Thank god the WICKED tyranny is over. I can now return to my life.

Do I really need a nearly-complete hc set of Blackest Night? Probably not. :| I REGRET NOTHING![/QUOTE]


You shouldn't, Blackest Night is a good event.
 
[quote name='Gycot']Thank god the WICKED tyranny is over. I can now return to my life.

Do I really need a nearly-complete hc set of Blackest Night? Probably not. :| I REGRET NOTHING![/QUOTE]

But now you've got to go back and get all of Geoff Johns' GL events in HC, from Rebirth to Sinestro Corps War up through Brightest Day and War of the Green Lanterns and whatever was in between those arcs. It's the only appropriate thing to do.
 
The Hastings in-store Black Friday ad has leaked and I typed out all the video game deals the best I could.

Nothing substantial was given for online sales, but in-store sales might be an indicator of what we could expect online.
 
Got a email about 1 of the books I ordered, it says "The following item(s) will be shipped separately as soon as they become available at no additional cost to you." I hope this isn't a indication it is going to be cancelled, it still shows in stock. Anyone ever have this happen?
 
[quote name='jumpiestranger2']Got a email about 1 of the books I ordered, it says "The following item(s) will be shipped separately as soon as they become available at no additional cost to you." I hope this isn't a indication it is going to be cancelled, it still shows in stock. Anyone ever have this happen?[/QUOTE]

yeah, that happened to me on my last order. it should ship, it might just take another week to get to you.
 
Sad news, the Hastings in my area is closing. Guess because it's Memphis?

Better check out to see what they have on sale. Maybe wait a few more weeks until that % off goes up to over 50
 
Wow, their BF ad is surprisingly decent. B1G1 on used games is something they almost never do in-store, and with their ridiculous in-store prices, that might make them a little more comparable to the prices online.

Also, the PS3 deal seems pretty sweet to me. Holiday bundle for $199, then you get two more used games and a used blu-ray? I know they're $29.99 and under, but there is still some decent stuff in that range, and especially if that's the limit on a blu-ray you could get a fairly new release. Unless other retailers have that bundle with more than $50 in CG's, I would probably go the Hasting's route if I was in the market.
 
Ugh, a DS game I ordered during the 25% code arrived with no manual. It has every stupid pack in from the DS manual to the WiFi manual to a Nintendo Power insert to another ad insert, but no actual game manual. Urgh. I don't see a manual on sale anywhere online either. I don't think I'm going to hassle them for a return because there is no guarantee and I don't want to take advantage of them, so now I've got to find a way to get rid of it and break even.

I think this is the first time I've received an incomplete game from GH, which is still a pretty good record, but also still annoying.

My Donkey Kong Country Returns arrived complete, though, thankfully.
 
Heads up: I saw someone on Facebook say Hastings will have free shipping on 11/11/11. Could be true, could be total bullshit. But you might want to have your cheap items at the ready (less than $7.60, when compared with 30% off plus shipping), just in case.
 
Just got demon souls and 3d dot game heroes. Demon souls came chipped (and its a bluray) and the box of the 3d dot has 3 blotches of sticky residue from old stickers. sad but for 20 bucks I'll be fine.
 
The new website launched... Don't think that really amounts to much.

As I predicted, they fucked up the Wish Lists. Reports are in that deleted items reappear, items are now repeated multiple times over, and your wish list will delete random items that are out of stock (but not all out of stock items), so be prepared to re-add them.
 
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Nice new look for the site, but they still haven't fixed their inventory issues. I can't browse their manga because everything it stacked in their "format" section. And navigating that is terrible.
 
[quote name='kodave']The new website launched... Don't think that really amounts to much.

As I predicted, they fucked up the Wish Lists. Reports are in that deleted items reappear, items are now repeated multiple times over, and your wish list will delete random items that are out of stock (but not all out of stock items), so be prepared to re-add them.[/QUOTE]

I'd say items reappear about 20 items I have purchased from them showed back up in my list.

Edit. If you sign up for there BF and CM notification they e-mail you a $5 of 25 total purchase for use in store. Coupon is valid through 11/30. To bad I don't have one close to me.
 
96 cent shipping is on the table starting probably Saturday night, but technically Sunday. First post updated with the deets.
 
has anyone bought 'knights in the nightmare' (PSP) from GH? is a physical UMD included? under 'game details' tab, 'package contents' only lists '44 pg manual':

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GAME/Knights-in-the-Nightmare/sku/281314391.uts

sorry if this is noob-ish, but i had a problem last time: bought 'patapon 2' but didn't notice it was 'downloadable game voucher' instead of UMD:

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GAME/Patapon-2/sku/278302109.uts

the nice CSR forgave my bone-head move & let me return it for full refund. don't wanna make the same mistake again, since she probably won't be as lenient the 2nd time around. TIA.
 
[quote name='ivana89']has anyone bought 'knights in the nightmare' (PSP) from GH? is a physical UMD included? under 'game details' tab, 'package contents' only lists '44 pg manual':

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GAME/Knights-in-the-Nightmare/sku/281314391.uts

sorry if this is noob-ish, but i had a problem last time: bought 'patapon 2' but didn't notice it was 'downloadable game voucher' instead of UMD:

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GAME/Patapon-2/sku/278302109.uts

the nice CSR forgave my bone-head move & let me return it for full refund. don't wanna make the same mistake again, since she probably won't be as lenient the 2nd time around. TIA.[/QUOTE]

It should include the full game/umd as it was only released as such. I dont know if it includes the download code for the Ygdraa Union game though.
 
96 cent shipping is live even though they haven't updated the images on their website. Don't know if those Kinect and Mortal Kombat prices are for used or new though.
 
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