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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='junglalien']Don't expect it to last long. Morons at Blu-ray.com called and e-mailed them asking about the code.[/QUOTE]

Why would they even do that? How stupid can some of these people be?
 
Are all people on blu-ray.com mentally challenged? They seem to all have an inferiority complex over there. I'd be surprised if even half of them can dress themselves properly on a daily basis.
 
[quote name='junglalien']Don't expect it to last long. Morons at Blu-ray.com called and e-mailed them asking about the code.[/QUOTE]

Way to spin it. They called because their order showed up as full price in their email confirmation. Seeing as this is a premature offer, it was entirely possible that everything wasn't worked out and he could have been charged full price. If that was you, would you just sit back, twiddle your thumbs and hope they aren't charging you full price or would you find out too? I would call too, as I bet most people would. The whole "keep it secret before they kill it" mentality is quite sad. It's not like this is some unbelievable offer, this is 1% higher than offers they have like every other week. Hell, they just finished
 
[quote name='Squarehard']Are all people on blu-ray.com mentally challenged? They seem to all have an inferiority complex over there. I'd be surprised if even half of them can dress themselves properly on a daily basis.[/QUOTE]

Yet you're the one going over there whining like a little bitch because they didn't credit you or CAG for a fucking Hastings code (of all things) that you "discovered". Oh the irony.
 
What about this douchebag?

[quote name='BluDeal']I just used the "MONDAYSAVE" code, I emailed Hastings and asked if they would apply this code instead.

Do you think they will allow it? The 3 items I purchased are all out of stock now.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='ssjmichael']Yet you're the one going over there whining like a little bitch because they didn't credit you or CAG for a fucking Hastings code (of all things) that you "discovered". Oh the irony.[/QUOTE]

hey douche why don't you go back to there if you are so ready to defend them

hate people like you with a passion
 
[quote name='cjenvy']hey douche why don't you go back to there if you are so ready to defend them

hate people like you with a passion[/QUOTE]

You hate people that make sense? Okay, guess you hate a lot of people then. I post more deals on here than on there, but I understand that I'm not going to get credited at each and every site that my deal gets re-posted, nor do I even give a shit if I did. I'm surely not going to over there with the sole purpose of whining about not being credited. It's a discount code being used on the Internet ffs, it's not some potential Nobe prize wining physics theory. People take stuff way too seriously sometimes. Squarehard even alluded to the fact that the rest of the net would find out, yet when it does he's pissed that they're not credited him by name, or site? Seems quite silly.
 
It's really not a huge deal since this happens all the time, but something about that poster just rubbed me the wrong way so I felt I had to say something.

Anyways, I'm over it, and I hope you are too.
 
My last three TPB arrived today, two bubble mailers, one poly. All three in fair/good condition. Good for what I needed, something to read.

It's a coin flip though. Polybags provide no protection and are bound to tear/dent/etc. Bubble mailers provide some protection, but usually leave a lot of space inside the envelope so the book moves around/more likely to tear through the envelope/get damaged too.
 
[quote name='cjenvy']anyone have any opinions on eternal sonata the last remnant or infinite undiscovery?[/QUOTE]

Loved Eternal, liked Infinite, hate Remnant.

Eternal is the most fun and beautiful and has the best battle system of the 3.

Infinite is a serviceable JRPG, it too is fun but has a few quirks like cooking, crafting and something else I forgot, it was kinda major. That stuff is fun.

The Last Remnant, I played it for about 15 minutes and called it, I never want to play it again.
Bad framerate and battle system imo. Visuals are nice but I can tell that the battle system will be a chore for me.

So, grab Eternal and Infinite but I would leave the Remnant at the door, unless it's super cheap then why not?
 
[quote name='cjenvy']anyone have any opinions on eternal sonata the last remnant or infinite undiscovery?[/QUOTE]

I liked Eternal Sonata the most and the PS3 version added more content. Infinite Undiscovery was okay but I enjoyed Last Remnant more. In order of personal preference, I would say Eternal Sonata is best of the three, than Last Remnant, than Infinite Undiscovery.
 
Is this a good promo for CD discounts or am I better off waiting for a 40% promo? The CD's I'm getting are about $2 each so I don't think waiting will save me much money. I was planning on buying about 8 of them if it matters. THankkssss
 
Definitely pick up eternal sonata, and as others have mentioned the ps3 version is not just better content wise but also more refined with the AI and just some other aesthetics that were just too clunky and unrefined in the 360 version. Hands down my favorite gameplay for an rpg. Also mentioned though, make sure you leave a very open mind on the story since it's not exactly going to be the highlight of the game.
 
[quote name='i MarK i']Is this a good promo for CD discounts or am I better off waiting for a 40% promo? The CD's I'm getting are about $2 each so I don't think waiting will save me much money. I was planning on buying about 8 of them if it matters. THankkssss[/QUOTE]

It depends on if you think those CDs will go out of stock or will still be there for 1.99 next code. The best code for cheap CDs is one involving free shipping. 40% off + free shipping is the best it gets, but those are rare.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']It depends on if you think those CDs will go out of stock or will still be there for 1.99 next code. The best code for cheap CDs is one involving free shipping. 40% off + free shipping is the best it gets, but those are rare.[/QUOTE]

ooooh okay. I might wait then. Even though the CDs are cheap the $0.96 shipping was adding up :whistle2:x Or would you say the 40% off and free shipping is a once a year kind of thing?

EDIT: aw dang there was that exact deal last friday :(
 
Last Remnant is better than what these jaded fellows say, it basically is a JRPG where you build an army of up to 50 soldiers (I think) and in battle you attack as units using formations and what not. My biggest issue with the game was no autosave, I'd play till I was tired or I'd get wiped out and have to go back an hour or three. (Also the game is extremely long so it's good value)
 
Why does Hastings post these pop up deals half way through the day? This one day code was posted at 1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern. That only leaves a 9 hour window to use the code and loses them any sales they might have made with the code earlier in the day. Such strange business practices.

In other news, got three packages today. TPB in a poly bag arrived alright, probably because it was light enough to go First Class Mail. Large book in a bubble mailer was good. Two HCs in a bubble mailer arrived fine, but they shipped me one of them without the dust jacket. I've never had that happen before from Hastings. That's definitely going back.

Hastings also screwed up a refund of mine and it's been 5 days since I've contacted them about it. I'm tempted to just do a charge back on my credit card and call it a day.
 
[quote name='kodave']Why does Hastings post these pop up deals half way through the day? This one day code was posted at 1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern. That only leaves a 9 hour window to use the code and loses them any sales they might have made with the code earlier in the day. Such strange business practices.

In other news, got three packages today. TPB in a poly bag arrived alright, probably because it was light enough to go First Class Mail. Large book in a bubble mailer was good. Two HCs in a bubble mailer arrived fine, but they shipped me one of them without the dust jacket. I've never had that happen before from Hastings. That's definitely going back.

Hastings also screwed up a refund of mine and it's been 5 days since I've contacted them about it. I'm tempted to just do a charge back on my credit card and call it a day.[/QUOTE]

take it from me charge back is your best way to go i never want to deal with refunds w hastings again
 
A couple of my DVDs arrived today and they both look like someone was using the discs as a coaster, and bottom of the cup was made of razor blades.
 
TRICKORTREAT does work currently FYI for those who are buying something through GH today or Wednesday.

Seems like they went ahead and restocked a lot of their games which is great.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']It depends on if you think those CDs will go out of stock or will still be there for 1.99 next code. The best code for cheap CDs is one involving free shipping. 40% off + free shipping is the best it gets, but those are rare.[/QUOTE]

Has there ever even been a 40% + free shipping code for CDs before?
 
[quote name='masterd919']Seems like they went ahead and restocked a lot of their games which is great.[/QUOTE]

Hastings used games come from trade ins. If games are back in stock, its because people traded them back in. Hastings didn't do anything other than accept trade ins. To our knowledge is no magical used game restocking truck that visits Hastings.
 
[quote name='kodave']Hastings used games come from trade ins. If games are back in stock, its because people traded them back in. Hastings didn't do anything other than accept trade ins. To our knowledge is no magical used game restocking truck that visits Hastings.[/QUOTE]

It's still restocking...but clearly, not by a truck full of hundreds of used copies of a game. I've bought titles before that have sold out only to pop back in within a day or two, so they are constantly restocking with whatever comes in.

Either way, it seems like there is more available than there previously was.
 
[quote name='slainviper']Has there ever even been a 40% + free shipping code for CDs before?[/QUOTE]

There was one as recently as last Friday and I recall a few before then, but they are very rare.
 
[quote name='masterd919']It's still restocking...but clearly, not by a truck full of hundreds of used copies of a game. I've bought titles before that have sold out only to pop back in within a day or two, so they are constantly restocking with whatever comes in.

Either way, it seems like there is more available than there previously was.[/QUOTE]

I'm being pedantic here, but restocking in the commercial sense implies Hastings is actively out there doing something to bring in more stock. It also implies they up and did this all at one time. Like you're in Target and they're out of tissues, and the associate says "Yeah more tissues are coming on the truck tomorrow night" and they're there for you the next time you go back. In reality, Hastings is just passively running their normal trade in stuff, and as far as I've seen, they're not even running any trade in promotions right now. Additionally, this stuff can pop into stock any day, depending when and where it is traded in. I dislike the word "restocking" in conjunction with Hastings because I feel like it will give people the impression Hastings actually has active control over their used inventory beyond the basic trade in program.
 
Just made another purchase on some stuff that just dropped in price with trickortreat.

I think that should cap off everything I need for awhile, but of course I'm just lying to myself. XD
 
[quote name='Squarehard']Just made another purchase on some stuff that just dropped in price with trickortreat.

I think that should cap off everything I need for awhile, but of course I'm just lying to myself. XD[/QUOTE]

I have tried using the promo code but can't get the 31% off even though goHastings says it was applied?
 
[quote name='Angel.Sofiel']I have tried using the promo code but can't get the 31% off even though goHastings says it was applied?[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately not all items are included in these discount codes.

I just tried the code on some stuff this morning, and certain things are discounted and other things aren't.

This usually happens with every Hastings code where only some items will be included in the sale, but you aren't always told which ones will work, so try adding some other stuff and see if the code applies to those items. If they do then that just means the items you had in your cart doesn't work with the code.

Try adding this to your cart, and the code should apply since it works with my cart,

http://www.gohastings.com/catalog/p...ame=GAME&productVariantId=10570764&quantity=1

And if it doesn't work still, you may need to clear your cache.

Also what browser are you using? In the past that has seem to cause some problems for people as well.
 
[quote name='kodave']I'm being pedantic here, but restocking in the commercial sense implies Hastings is actively out there doing something to bring in more stock. It also implies they up and did this all at one time. Like you're in Target and they're out of tissues, and the associate says "Yeah more tissues are coming on the truck tomorrow night" and they're there for you the next time you go back. In reality, Hastings is just passively running their normal trade in stuff, and as far as I've seen, they're not even running any trade in promotions right now. Additionally, this stuff can pop into stock any day, depending when and where it is traded in. I dislike the word "restocking" in conjunction with Hastings because I feel like it will give people the impression Hastings actually has active control over their used inventory beyond the basic trade in program.[/QUOTE]


I can agree. Not sure how I would go about describing their refilling process then if restocking isn't the best term. They actually use the "out of stock" description to state when they are out of a game or product for the time being, so that is why I referred to it that way. But in general and having ordered about 20+ games over the last two months, they do seem to have a wider selection available than previously.

GH is without a doubt one of the best places to buy used games.
 
I seem to be jinxed when it comes to ordering from Hastings. Made my first 4 orders recently, and 3 had something wrong with them. First order of 4 games had one that was DOA. Second order had game that was DOA. Third order was wrong version (I ordered Fable II Platinum Hits and was sent the vanilla version). Fourth order of 2 games was fine. But when I tried to make an order last Friday, yesterday, and today, the order wouldn't go through. After trying everything I could think of, I contacted customer service and found out that their security team has blocked me from ordering from them. I had a family member make an account and try to order with their credit card so that wouldn't miss out on the Halloween deal, and that wouldn't go through either. Seems my address has been blacklisted. WTF? Like it's my fault they screwed up 3 of 4 orders.

*is grumpy about missing out on a good deal*
 
Just placed an order for Wrestlemania XXVII on bluray for $10. I was there, so I am excited to watch it...and for pretty cheap thanks to the promo code!
 
[quote name='DarkSora09']ncaa football 13 is out of stock and got the price jacked up...screw that[/QUOTE]

Usually when an item is actually shown out of stock the price put in its place is a place holder price, so I wouldn't really pay too much attention to prices of items when they're out of stock.
 
[quote name='spookyhurst']I seem to be jinxed when it comes to ordering from Hastings. Made my first 4 orders recently, and 3 had something wrong with them. First order of 4 games had one that was DOA. Second order had game that was DOA. Third order was wrong version (I ordered Fable II Platinum Hits and was sent the vanilla version). Fourth order of 2 games was fine. But when I tried to make an order last Friday, yesterday, and today, the order wouldn't go through. After trying everything I could think of, I contacted customer service and found out that their security team has blocked me from ordering from them. I had a family member make an account and try to order with their credit card so that wouldn't miss out on the Halloween deal, and that wouldn't go through either. Seems my address has been blacklisted. WTF? Like it's my fault they screwed up 3 of 4 orders.

*is grumpy about missing out on a good deal*[/QUOTE]

wow, i kinda wondered what it took since i seem to have about a 10% return rate. I dont understand if you RETURN an item and they can see its a legitimate return, why you would get blacklisted. I mean if you were trying to abuse the system when they used to let you keep items, I can understand, but then dont block them from making orders, just put a note on their account to not refund without return....
 
[quote name='Squarehard']Usually when an item is actually shown out of stock the price put in its place is a place holder price, so I wouldn't really pay too much attention to prices of items when they're out of stock.[/QUOTE]

do you think it will come back in stock in time for me to take advantage of this deal?
 
[quote name='hamokmonky']wow, i kinda wondered what it took since i seem to have about a 10% return rate. I dont understand if you RETURN an item and they can see its a legitimate return, why you would get blacklisted. I mean if you were trying to abuse the system when they used to let you keep items, I can understand, but then dont block them from making orders, just put a note on their account to not refund without return....[/QUOTE]

They told me to keep the defective Saints Row (possibly because I had already reordered to get a good copy), and also told me to keep Fable II. They had me mail back the defective Saints Row 2 though, which was weird. You would think they would rather have a working copy of Fable II that they could resell rather than a defective game they'll have to trash.

The lady I talked to from customer service was very nice. She's going to have security look into the situation, but said it would probably take a couple days. Hopefully I'll get unblacklisted before the next good sale :).
 
[quote name='spookyhurst']They told me to keep the defective Saints Row (possibly because I had already reordered to get a good copy), and also told me to keep Fable II. They had me mail back the defective Saints Row 2 though, which was weird. You would think they would rather have a working copy of Fable II that they could resell rather than a defective game they'll have to trash.

The lady I talked to from customer service was very nice. She's going to have security look into the situation, but said it would probably take a couple days. Hopefully I'll get unblacklisted before the next good sale :).[/QUOTE]

In past times it depends on which CS rep you got as to whether they had you send it back or not, so you probably just talked to different people.
 
[quote name='DarkSora09']do you think it will come back in stock in time for me to take advantage of this deal?[/QUOTE]

Unless one just came in today, probably not.

Hastings update their stock usually during the early morning, so if you don't see it tomorrow morning when you wake up, you won't see it updated with stock until the next day.

It's hit or miss with stock. I usually have to watch things for weeks before they come back, but a popular title like that you may have better luck with. It just all depends on when stuff gets traded in.
 
[quote name='DarkSora09']ncaa football 13 is out of stock and got the price jacked up...screw that[/QUOTE]

When did it go out of stock? If my wizardry skills are correct and it wasn't today that the game went OOS, then a copy should be back in stock tomorrow for the 360 as soon as the system updates itself. Price should be around $30. But it could just be one copy, and if you snooze you lose.
 
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