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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
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[quote name='Gycot']Super weird. I got in a copy of Men of War today, and it was in a very weird container. It was made out of this thick paper, but much much sturdier, and it was kind of boxy in shape. The "box" appeared to take a bit of a beating, but despite that, the book inside was in perfect shape.

I am sure this is a random chance occurrence, and it is probably too expensive to use these "boxes" for all shipments, but it seems like a much better way to ship something, rather than using a plastic baggie. I give "boxes".... 4 point 5 stars.[/QUOTE]

Interesting. Could you take a picture of it by any chance? Assuming you haven't already thrown it out.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']
Animal Crossing: City Folks
Battalion Wars 2
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
[/QUOTE]

Are actually all Nintendo made games. Let's Tap is a fun Wii game, also on iOS, but it isn't really the same. Little King Story is good as well.
 
[quote name='kodave']Interesting. Could you take a picture of it by any chance? Assuming you haven't already thrown it out.[/QUOTE]

I forgot to mention the unicorn horn.
http://imgh.us/HastingsBox.jpg

Looks to be out of the Hastings in Amarillo, TX, 79102.

Honestly, if the alternative is poly bags, I would GLADLY pay 30 cents per book to cover materials for boxes. And making it optional would let them advertise low rates. It could even save them money by avoiding a LOT of the returns. I've gotten the rare tear, the occasional spine bend, but a majority of my bad books were mangled by USPS.
 
[quote name='cjenvy']is there anything worth getting on the wii besides galaxy and the stuff thats still near or at msrp like galaxy 2 loz tp and ss pokemon br etc etc[/QUOTE]

Here's a list of pretty decent to good Wii games that aren't on other systems, or if they are, Wii offers a unique playing experience:

A Boy and His Blob
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Bit Trip: Complete
Boom Blox
Boom Blox Bash Party
Bully: Scholarship Edition (I've heard Wii has improved controls)
Conduit 2
Counter Force
de Blob
de Blob 2
Dead Space Extraction
Deadly Creatures
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Elebits
Endless Ocean
Endless Ocean: Blue World
Excite Truck
ExciteBots
Ghostbusters (different than HD console version)
GoldenEye 007
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
House of the Dead Overkill
Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue (If you want a throw back to the arcade version)
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Let's Tap
Lost In Shadow
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Sports Mix
Metroid: Other M
Metroid Prime Trilogy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
No More Heroes
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Pikmin (New Play Control)
Pikmin 2 (New Play Control)
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (different than HD console version)
Punch-Out!!
Rabbids games if you want "party" games
Rayman Origins
Red Steel
Red Steel 2
Resident Evil 4 (Some say this is the definitive version)
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip (If you have a balance board)
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage (Balance board)
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor
Sonic Colors
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (different than HD console version)
SSX Blur
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Paper Mario
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars
Tetris Party Deluxe
The Kore Gang
The Munchables
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 / 2011 / 2012 (Some say the Wii Motion Plus controls are the best)
Wario Land Shake It
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
Wii Fit
Wii Party
Wii Play
Wii Sports
Wii Sports Resort
Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

If you're into rail shooters:
Counter Force
Dino Strike
Dead Space Extraction
Ghost Squad
Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack
Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
House of the Dead Overkill
Real Heroes: Firefighter
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Transformers: Cybertron Adventures

There's also RPG games like
The Last Story
Little King's Story
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Okami
Xenoblade Chronicles

If you're into horror there is also:
Cursed Mountain
Dead Space Extraction
Fatal Frame: Deep Crimson Butterfly
Silent Hill Shattered Memories


Depending on what you're into, the Wii has a ton of games that can keep you occupied for quite a long time, even if it lacks the latest and greatest AAA must play games. Of course if you only want to play Zelda you're going to end up like the people that buy a Wii KNOWING that, then you're going to end up like the rest of them complaining about how their Wii just collects dust.
 
[quote name='Gycot']I forgot to mention the unicorn horn.
http://imgh.us/HastingsBox.jpg

Looks to be out of the Hastings in Amarillo, TX, 79102.

Honestly, if the alternative is poly bags, I would GLADLY pay 30 cents per book to cover materials for boxes. And making it optional would let them advertise low rates. It could even save them money by avoiding a LOT of the returns. I've gotten the rare tear, the occasional spine bend, but a majority of my bad books were mangled by USPS.[/QUOTE]

I... I've never seen one of those before. So... rare. You should put it in a zoo or something for all to see. This device could be the way of the future. How many items did this thing hold in its belly?
 
[quote name='kodave']I... I've never seen one of those before. So... rare. You should put it in a zoo or something for all to see. This device could be the way of the future. How many items did this thing hold in its belly?[/QUOTE]

I've never seen these from GH, but from other amazon sellers. You usually see them more common for DVDs and CDs since they are universal size. Problem with books is they are so many different sizes that it might not be practical to have to order different size boxes for different size books. If these are the ones I seen, you order them flat and then fold them into a box. Pretty sturdy and convenient.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']I've never seen these from GH, but from other amazon sellers. You usually see them more common for DVDs and CDs since they are universal size. Problem with books is they are so many different sizes that it might not be practical to have to order different size boxes for different size books. If these are the ones I seen, you order them flat and then fold them into a box. Pretty sturdy and convenient.[/QUOTE]

I really like the cardboard box envelopes Amazon uses for some books. The kind where its like an envelope and you fold it over, then pull the tab to open. I can't imagine those would be too cost effective for Hastings.
 
[quote name='kodave']I... I've never seen one of those before. So... rare. You should put it in a zoo or something for all to see. This device could be the way of the future. How many items did this thing hold in its belly?[/QUOTE]

It only had one average size trade in it, but they could have probably squeezed in another. The amount of POTENTIAL it contained, however, was boundless.
 
[quote name='kodave']I'm not going to outline again how its not unreasonable to expect used items not to smell like cigarette smoke. You can either read it again and comprehend, or you can continue to not get it. This is what a smoker's home looks like after a while. I don't want nicotine residue making items smell like shit, and again, I don't think that's so unreasonable. We expect used items not to be overly marked up, overly damaged, overly worn out, etc. I don't see why the way it smells is any different. If that offends tobacco users, tough. If people want to smoke, that's fine. But if they're going to smoke around their possession, those possessions can't be expected to hold the same value as neutral smelling ones.

Oh, and I'm rude about it? Thanks for letting me know, dick. (
 
[quote name='cjenvy']do you just literally sniff your games like they were some good coke because ive never had anything STINK of cigarette smoke or anything else and i have 12,000 video games[/QUOTE]
Seriously? I'd like to see a picture of that mess
 
[quote name='cjenvy']do you just literally sniff your games like they were some good coke because ive never had anything STINK of cigarette smoke or anything else and i have 12,000 video games[/QUOTE]

It happens on occasion. I've had a number of items - dvds, games, etc - show up reeking of cigarettes. It's foul. Most recently, it was a copy of Uncharted Golden Abyss that I picked up from Hastings. I put a dryer sheet in the case and put it out in the garage for a day or two and it's fine now. Thankfully there are ways around it. :)
 
[quote name='cjenvy']do you just literally sniff your games like they were some good coke because ive never had anything STINK of cigarette smoke or anything else and i have 12,000 video games[/QUOTE]

Great anecdotal evidence. That aside, I may only have under 300 physical games from this generation and the last (though not all but many are used copies), but I'd never had any smell like cigarette smoke until the past month. If you read my prior comments on this subject, I noted that the items smelled as soon as I opened the package. And no, I didn't open packages under my nose. If I can smell it an arm length away, it "STINKS" as you put it.

[quote name='thelonepig']It happens on occasion. I've had a number of items - dvds, games, etc - show up reeking of cigarettes. It's foul. Most recently, it was a copy of Uncharted Golden Abyss that I picked up from Hastings. I put a dryer sheet in the case and put it out in the garage for a day or two and it's fine now. Thankfully there are ways around it. :)[/QUOTE]

I tried the dryer sheet on the last DS game I got that stunk and even that didn't fully remove the smell after a handful of days. But it got it down to the point where you wouldn't notice it unless you held it up to your face. There are ways around it, but after getting my third in a month, all from GoHastings, I said "F It" as I didn't want to clean it after it took forever to minimize the smell on that DS game. Chances are, I'll be able to re-buy the game for a similar price in the future, so I especially wasn't going to bother with it. (They also screwed up other things in the order it came with that I was going to return anyway too.)
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']No new deals for today?[/QUOTE]

No gaming deals. Other promotions are now in the first post. The book deal doesn't appear to have seriously glitched. There are some higher priced books permitted in the promotion, but nothing worthwhile unless you want a new copy of the first volume of the manga "Gon." Sounds like it'll be a relatively uneventful week in here unless magically some books drop below $10.
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']The 3 for $21 deal on blu rays is awesome. I picked up The Hunger Games, 21 Jump Street, and Star Trek.[/QUOTE]

Indeed it is. Debating on if I want to pick up a few blus that always seem to hover around the $20 mark. Thinking about getting Up, Warrior, Rio, Wanderlust, and maybe a couple more.
 
[quote name='GodOfUncharted']The 3 for $21 deal on blu rays is awesome. I picked up The Hunger Games, 21 Jump Street, and Star Trek.[/QUOTE]

I would have liked to get the more expensive ones but I honestly hated the Hunger Games and wasn't too big on 21 Jump Street either.

Anyway still got in on it and got Flipped, Tangled, and In Time.

If you can find 3 Disney movies you dont have thats a pretty decent buy for about $8 each.

Sigh, I couldnt help it. Ordered The Lorax + 21 Jump Street + Tron Legacy 3D
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']I would have liked to get the more expensive ones but I honestly hated the Hunger Games and wasn't too big on 21 Jump Street either.

Anyway still got in on it and got Flipped, Tangled, and In Time.

If you can find 3 Disney movies you dont have thats a pretty decent buy for about $8 each.

Sigh, I couldnt help it. Ordered The Lorax + 21 Jump Street + Tron Legacy 3D[/QUOTE]

You took Tangled!? There's a PV copy, but I don't wanna chance it. I wish Toy Story was in stock. It's the only one I need to complete the trilogy. As much as I shouldn't be spending money right now, Up is ALWAYS $24.99, so to get it for $8 would be awesome.
 
[quote name='Tsel']You took Tangled!? There's a PV copy, but I don't wanna chance it. I wish Toy Story was in stock. It's the only one I need to complete the trilogy. As much as I shouldn't be spending money right now, Up is ALWAYS $24.99, so to get it for $8 would be awesome.[/QUOTE]

I may have grabbed a PV copy of that but for $8 I'll chance it. Love that movie. If nothing else I send it back. And yeah I would love to have gotten Up or any of the Disney/Pixar movies for this price. If I didnt have it I'd jump all over that.

Aaand placed one more order for the wife and kid...The Vow + Winnie The Pooh + Pirates! Band Of Misfits.

fuck you gently Gohastings.
 
[quote name='Tsel']There's a PV copy, but I don't wanna chance it.[/QUOTE]

Keep in mind that PV blu-rays tend to be better than PV DVDs because of the scratch resistant layer. It's rare that anyone returns a PV blu-ray in my store.
 
[quote name='GinsuVictim']Keep in mind that PV blu-rays tend to be better than PV DVDs because of the scratch resistant layer. It's rare that anyone returns a PV blu-ray in my store.[/QUOTE]

Yep not too worried about pv blus. I've gotten some PV blus before and the only time I've ever received a scratched Blu Ray is when I ordered Hot Rod a month or two ago. It's actually the only scratched Blu Ray I've ever seen. It still played just fine though.

Only thing I don't like about pv (or used for that matter) is I rarely get the slip covers which I'd really like to have for the Disney movies. I guess the movie itself is all that's really important.
 
Ended up picking up 3 blus in the $20 price range.

Too bad a few of the 3D versions (Captain American and Thor) didn't qualify for the promotion.
 
[quote name='elessar123']The Gundam 00 movie qualifies, as does Sword of the Stranger. Both being Bandai (and soon to be OOP).[/QUOTE]
The first volume of Star Driver also qualified. I ordered one of those; hopefully it ships. It seems to still be in stock too.
 
Woke up thinking I'd jump on this and make out like a bandit. Instead, everything decent is OOS for now....

Which is probably for the better anyway (trying to not spend money). But all these damn sweet Hastings deals make my wallet itch sumpin' bad.
 
Got Think Like A Man, The Sitter, and Harry Potter DH Part 2. I really want to get scarface on bluray but its always sold out. Think I might go for round 2 friday, AFTER I get paid :).
 
ordered used Black Swan, Muppets, and previously viewed Tangled for my chance taking. :O


darn i missed seeing Sherlock Holmes 2 before checking out, would have included that over Black Swan .
 
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[quote name='elessar123']The Gundam 00 movie qualifies, as does Sword of the Stranger. Both being Bandai (and soon to be OOP).[/QUOTE]

They were both long gone already. You just couldn't tell unless you tried to add to cart. :*(
 
I received the bulk of my two orders today consisting mostly of TPBs. Here's the breakdown:

I actually received a lot of around 10 TPBs in a box(!) and as sketchy as I was about receiving that many items in one box, they were all in great condition. When I initially saw the tracking number, I was worried that Hastings would attempt to shove that many TPBs into a single poly mailer, but thankfully they used a decent sized box with a lot of bubble-wrap. The rest of my TPBs were in bubble mailers and were also in great condition. I have zero complaints on this end and am very happy with my order, especially considering they were all about $2 shipped.

I got two hardcover graphic novels, one which had two horizontal slices on it and has the dust jacket all crumped up on the top and bottom. Not too thrilled with the condition on this one, but I may just bite the bullet and keep it. The other hardcover came sealed, so that's always nice.

I also got three blu-rays mixed in the same mailers as the TPBs and for once, I can say that I received an order of Blu-rays in which no case was broken. Never had that happen to me before, so I'm pleased with that. I also received a WWE DVD box set and I'll be damned if every single one of these I order doesn't come sticky. It's disgusting and it's beginning to bother me quite a bit.

All in all, I'm more happy than not and especially happy that I only saw one poly mailer. :lol:
 
i got hugo, blades of glory, and sherlock holmes 2. Saw a bunch on the out of stock list I would have loved to grab, but I dont really need to spent more money anyway, so probably better. Been watching for Hugo FOREVER it seems and gohastings has always had it at 19.99 regardless of the fact that amazon prices have been cheaper by at least 8 bucks, so even with the 40% off code the other week it wasnt any better than amazon... $7 though, I'll take that, although Im sure if I waited long enough I'll eventually find it at my pawn shop for 5 bucks...
 
So far all my orders that have come in the poly mailers have been w/o issue. Just got several DVD's from the 4+ for 40% off sale and everything looks good.

The games I got last week from the B2G1 for $1 w/free shipping still came in a padded envelope. They were shipped media mail (at least that's what the label said) which I thought was a no no for games - still came fast and since they were shipping I don't really care.

It seem like about half my orders lately have been in the padded mailers and half have been in poly bags.
 
Got two more games today.

Neverdead's case was broken off at the bottom

Asura's Wrath's case was absolutely destroyed, case broken in multiple areas and the support spine was pretty much done, and the insert was a little ripped, I am surprised the disc wasn't broken.
 
Bought 30+ games and I have to return 1/3 of them. (worst ever) Center ring is cracked/damage in those I return. Not sure if this due to shipping in plastic bag or just bad QA when they accept them in trade in
 
Got the last two TPBs I ordered and they're both in good to great condition, so all in all, I'm very happy with this past sale. As for the 3 for $21 books, I'm thinking about using it to pick up a few strategy guides, so long as they are eligible. Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, and one other.

And wow, my wishlist is glitched. Tons of things say 'No Image Available' or they changed to the DVD boxart instead of the previous Blu-ray boxart they were displaying. Lots of things are also coming up as Unknown. Hope this gets sorted.

EDIT: Yep, it works for strategy guides. Now debating on if I actually want or need these guides. The problem is that they're always hovering around the $20 mark both on Hastings and eBay. I'm pretty sure I'd get ME2 and Skyrim, but I'm not sure what else to get.
 
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anyone having trouble with the gohastings website. Many things on the website are missing pictures and some items i have in my shopping cart are now named unknown.
 
[quote name='zeke222']anyone having trouble with the gohastings website. Many things on the website are missing pictures and some items i have in my shopping cart are now named unknown.[/QUOTE]
Yep, referenced that in my post. Every Blu-ray on my wishlist has had its picture changed to reflect the DVD boxart when before it was the Blu-ray boxart. A lot of things are missing images and coming up as unknown. Don't really know why.
 
[quote name='Uso']Bought 30+ games and I have to return 1/3 of them. (worst ever) Center ring is cracked/damage in those I return. Not sure if this due to shipping in plastic bag or just bad QA when they accept them in trade in[/QUOTE]

Damn, that sucks. Every once in a while I will receive a damaged item or a few times even the completely wrong title (Ex. The original game in a series instead of a sequel or vice-versa) but having 10 out of 30 need to be returned is crazy. Just out of curiosity how many of them were older 360 or PS2 games? Even when they were available for dirt cheap with free shipping last week I was hesitant to order because I have noticed they come banged up and it takes forever to get a refund with their CS. Usually when I order a more recent released game from them that must have just been traded in it is basically in pristine condition but anything older sometimes will be in pretty shitty condition. Sometimes I swear they must be giving me the rented out previously viewed rental games than the normal used ones.
 
[quote name='SunCe177']Damn, that sucks. Every once in a while I will received a damaged item or a few times even the completely wrong title (Ex. The original game in a series instead of a sequel or vice-versa) but having 10 out of 30 need to be returned is crazy. Just out of curiosity how many of them were older 360 or PS2 games? Even when they were available for dirt cheap with free shipping last week I was hesitant to order because I have noticed they come banged up. Usually when I order a more recent released game from them that must have just be traded in it is basically in pristine condition but anything older sometimes will be in pretty shitty condition. Sometimes I swear they must be giving me the rented out previously viewed rental games than the normal used ones.[/QUOTE]

All the games that I got are not that old. NHL 12, Halo Reach, Fallout New Vegas. Just to name a few. One of them is completely wrong title. Even though I ordered Used, I got rental version too. Hate those stickers around the ring.
 
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