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

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

Hastings will no longer accept or honor deposits for movie purchases and will no longer rent games. Hastings gift cards expire July 13, 2016. The company’s buyback program has been suspended.
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In-Store Sales / Discounts / Liquidation will vary from Online Sale / Coupon offerings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

 
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[quote name='Gycot']Interesting idea. Since they aren't a big warehouse store, even if they DID have a Black Friday sale, how many employees are going to be pulling inventory for online sales vs employees actively dealing with brick-and-mortar customers? Personally, I'd except a huge spike in "cancelled" that day. It would make a LOT more sense to hold off until Cyber Monday when the shoppers have dispersed... but then again, a lot of inventory would be MIA.

Moral of the story: Instant Gratification! Buy now![/QUOTE]

I have no idea how they currently staff things or what their holiday staffing looks like, but they have a dedicated department for fulfilling online orders. I don't think they're going to neglect online orders because the number of online orders will undoubtedly be extra high due to Black Friday stuff.

That being said, I'd simply expect more-than-usual cancellations even if the "GoShip" department is extra staffed because they might not be able to beat out all the increased foot traffic in the stores. There's only so much you can expect of those employees and the crappy inventory system when up against the holiday rush which is including great sales on used items in-store.

So if its something you really want and its a good price, you probably should go for it now. But if you don't need to add it to your backlog or whatever, then it might be worth the gamble of waiting until Thursday, Friday, or Sunday.
 
Ps3 Army of two 40th days worth $5? $2.96 plus $2.28..
Moreover, borderland 2 re 6 transformer total $78. All used for ps3
 
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I've bought more from them in the past few days than I've ever bought before... so far, I've ordered 7 books (RPG) for a total of 35 dollars. 2 of which were just now. hopefully they are in better condition then one of the books I've previously bought from them (stolen (spine damaged)).
 
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[quote name='ManuGinobili']Noob question. Does used games come with instructions?[/QUOTE]

Hit or miss. About the same as you would expect from Gamestop.
 
[quote name='ckc4043']Ps3 Army of two 40th days worth $5? $2.96 plus $2.28[/QUOTE]

If you've waited this long on that game, you might as well wait for a sale with free shipping. I'm hoping for that this weekend.
 
[quote name='ManuGinobili']Noob question. Does used games come with instructions?[/QUOTE]

The FAQ in the first post has the answers you seek.

I disagree with the notion that its similar to GameStop.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']The quality of GH is like 1000x better than Gamestop usually.[/QUOTE]

does that make it 500 times worse than gamefly :cool:
 
[quote name='edson13']does that make it 500 times worse than gamefly :cool:[/QUOTE]


They way people whine about Gamefly and chipped discs and bla bla bla you would think Gamefly was awful too! lol

Bunch of whiners really. Want brand new games at cocktail wiener budgets.
 
5 for 25 cds
b1 g1 50 percent best selling books
buy 2 used games get 3rd for $1


seriously hastings you really fucked yourself on this one i realllly reallly hate to say this but i think there is a legitimate chance hastings is gone or bought out by next year
 
Bump.

B2G1 $1 is the video games BF sale.

Music is 5 for $25

Action figures are 25% off Thursday only.

Otherwise - nothing. Weak.
 
actually there's more its a cookie issue w the site so i retract my previous statement

5 for 25 on books

also they updated clearance

and a few more things im working on uncovering
 
[quote name='cjenvy']actually there's more its a cookie issue w the site so i retract my previous statement

5 for 25 on books

also they updated clearance

and a few more things im working on uncovering[/QUOTE]

Damn their cookies and slow updating.
 
[quote name='kodave']Damn their cookies and slow updating.[/QUOTE]

also you prob saw this as well by now but any idea what that up to 30 off deal is in the video game section i checked it out but the games aren't prediscounted and the code isn't working on them and if you havent seen it just open up the links from the frontpage in a new tab

also looks like some new dvds will be on sale as well at set price points
 
[quote name='cjenvy']also you prob saw this as well by now but any idea what that up to 30 off deal is in the video game section i checked it out but the games aren't prediscounted and the code isn't working on them and if you havent seen it just open up the links from the frontpage in a new tab

also looks like some new dvds will be on sale as well at set price points[/QUOTE]

"Up to $30 off" is the deal. Which means it could be $1 off or $30 off.

The code doesn't seem to be working in my cart, but then again I have no idea if these items are qualifying or not.
 
[quote name='kodave']"Up to $30 off" is the deal. Which means it could be $1 off or $30 off.

The code doesn't seem to be working in my cart, but then again I have no idea if these items are qualifying or not.[/QUOTE]

no i understand that im just wondering if it will just be on sale or if it will use the code since its not working

code in general is working as i added 5 copies of fifty shades of grey and it discounted now to remove this from my cart and disinfect it
 
[quote name='cjenvy']no i understand that im just wondering if it will just be on sale or if it will use the code since its not working

code in general is working as i added 5 copies of fifty shades of grey and it discounted now to remove this from my cart and disinfect it[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the list of eligible title is gimped even worse than it was for the B2G1. They cut out most mid-range price titles and most qualifying things are $6 or less, which is like a non-deal. At least in the graphic novels department.

I ended up getting $30 sports book, a $15 fiction HC, a $45 HC GN, a $25 HC GN, and $60 TPB GN that probably isn't worth that much but I should be able to at least make my $5 back on it. I hope the GoShip departments are able to grab those items before the madness starts tomorrow, otherwise I expect some if not most to be canceled. There's like 10 other books I'd buy and they're all like mid range prices of $10 but stupidly don't qualify for this.
 
there's a couple collectors edition guides ff13 and 13-2 mainly that make a decent flip at 5 dollars a piece

all in all im glad the sales are what they are im real tight on funds this month and much rather grab small things during 20 percent off + free ship deals
 
I've yet to receive my order that was sent out on 10/26. Unfortunately, I deleted the email that contained the tracking info. I suppose I should call customer service now, but it most likely got lost in the mail, right?
 
I think I've managed to update the first post with all of the code promotions.

As far as this year vs. last year - B2G1$1 is lame considering it was the deal earlier this week and 30% off 3 was even a better deal last week. But last year - there was nothing for used video games and any actual deals on new games were scarce.

5 for $25 on used books and CDs could be better than last year if the items you want are pricey. Last year had 30% off used books and 40% off Used CDs which I believe was upped to 50% off on Sunday/Cyber Monday. The problem here is the qualifying items list for the 5 on $25 is pretty limited on books, meaning not many good deals. I was hoping 30% off New Books would return, but it doesn't appear to be on the cards. Maybe Sunday/Cyber Monday. Since I think most of their used CDs are pretty cheap anyway at like a couple of bucks - I can't imagine 5 for $25 is very good, but I don't buy CDs from Hastings so I'm just making a guess. I think vinyl was 30% off last year too.

This year is worse for used DVDs/Blus compared to last Black Friday seeing how there are no promotions on them right now, but there is still a chance they'll have a sale for Sunday/Cyber Monday. Last year was 30% off used DVDs on BF and 40% off on CM. Used Blus were 20% then 30% off.

So yeah, this year is better than last for used gaming, but compared recent deals, its worse. Other categories are all pretty much worse than last year. And if last year is anything to go by, we're maybe going to get a used book deal the week before Christmas, and then 30% off used across the board for games, books, movies, music, etc. on Christmas, but that's it until 2013. I sure hope that isn't the case.
 
I wish I would have bought the rest of my Foxtrot books during the 31% off. Oh well, I guess there is always next sale.
 
Well, I'm thinking a fair share of mine will be cancelled, but I just ordered probably a couple thousand worth of CDs for around $200 :)

Finally took advantage of one of these CD codes :)
 
out of curiosity, has gohastings ever changed the amount of an order due to it not being right? I ask because >$100 worth of books for 25 dollars?
Screw it, went ahead and picked up:
Hunter the Vigil (65.99)
D&D premium 3.5 set (74.97) really shouldn't as I just bought the 3.0 not but less than a week ago.
werewolf the forsaken (15.99) (filler/replacement)
 
[quote name='Evt']out of curiosity, has gohastings ever changed the amount of an order due to it not being right? I ask because >$100 worth of books for 25 dollars?[/QUOTE]

They can't change the price on you after you've purchased.

They're the ones that set qualifying items for orders. Clearly they've excluded a ton of books. If they want to include expensive books, that's on them. They don't seem to have a problem with it. I've scored a ton of expensive books on the similar 3 For $21 deals.

If they decided they didn't want to see the item to you, they'd just cancel it. But with the way Hastings is set up, that kind of conspiracy theory doesn't really work. There's no one sitting watching otherwise "normal" orders trying to screw customers over with cancellations. Cancellations are the result of someone buying the item in store first, or the item is unable to be found in the store and was misplaced or stolen. Plus once you place your order the computer sends out the shipping notice to the various stores to fulfill your order. I don't believe the stores have any clue what you paid online, and I don't think they'd care.

The kind of absurd thing is these books have dirt cheap prices in store. That's why the associates are supposed to tear off the in-store price stickers before they ship the item to you. You may think you got a sweet deal on a book for $14.99, but if they didn't remove the store price sticker which says $7.49, you're going to feel miffed or overcharged, which probably isn't good for their business.

These online prices are all affected by Amazon Marketplace. So if random book doesn't have many sellers on Amazon Marketplace, and its just Hastings and one other person, and that other person has the price set at $1,000, then Hastings will just list their copy at $999, which then carries over to GoHastings.Com. Meanwhile, you could walk into the Hastings store with that book on the shelf and pay $5 for it. You can look through their book listings and see they have a ton of books priced in the thousands of dollar range - nearly none of them are rare or unique. Often its just some idiot on Amazon Marketplace listing for absurd amounts and Hastings following suit. No one actually would pay those thousands of dollars for those books.
 
[quote name='parkerwilson']Will there be a free shipping deal around midnight, can't remember what they did the last couple years[/QUOTE]

No. The deals in the first post are the Black Friday deals. What they did last year is also in the second post.
 
Grrrrrrrr last year I bought tons of graphic novels from them. Because they had 30% off new on already discounted prices. I was happy.

I spent the last few weeks building a green lantern complete set from them, like 32 volumes, and I only need like 4 more that haven't popped up in use yet. Was hoping for another 30% off new coupon so I could finish it up.
 
[quote name='havoksend']Grrrrrrrr last year I bought tons of graphic novels from them. Because they had 30% off new on already discounted prices. I was happy.

I spent the last few weeks building a green lantern complete set from them, like 32 volumes, and I only need like 4 more that haven't popped up in use yet. Was hoping for another 30% off new coupon so I could finish it up.[/QUOTE]

There's still Cyber Monday (which should start on Sunday for them), but I wouldn't hold your breath. I also really wanted 30% off new for a handful of their books.
 
So it looks like my order for 2 movies/1 game from the 30% off sale is a bust. The 1 movie I got is a clear bootleg (with a purple undersided DVD-R and a crappy label)... not sure how they missed that. And the package with my game/movie is lost, with no updates being shown for over a week.

:bomb:
 
Man... the poly mailer strikes again. Completely busted the bottoms of Borderlands: GOTY and Borderlands 2 cases. Really wish they would stop using these. :(
 
I saw over on Blu-Ray.com (credit to beatnikslacker) that the Cyber Monday deal will be

buy 2 for 20% off/3 for 30% or 4 for 40%

GoCM.jpg
 
[quote name='Vinny']So it looks like my order for 2 movies/1 game from the 30% off sale is a bust. The 1 movie I got is a clear bootleg (with a purple undersided DVD-R and a crappy label)... not sure how they missed that. And the package with my game/movie is lost, with no updates being shown for over a week.

:bomb:[/QUOTE]

USPS is really slow right now. I dropped some packages in the mail on Tuesday and the tracking is just showing them being "accepted" yesterday and today. I'd give it a little more time.
 
[quote name='buckythekat']I saw over on Blu-Ray.com (credit to beatnikslacker) that the Cyber Monday deal will be

buy 2 for 20% off/3 for 30% or 4 for 40%

GoCM.jpg
[/QUOTE]



Thanks for that! I was wondering what Sunday would bring. Time to put together a list of four items!
 
[quote name='Bizzquik']Thanks for that! I was wondering what Sunday would bring. Time to put together a list of four items![/QUOTE]

I hope they have free shipping
 
[quote name='likeme']I hope they have free shipping[/QUOTE]


I was thinking that, too. $2.28, no how you cut it, is still something of a deal-breaker on some lower-priced games.

Even if they cut the shipping cost down to the same cost of shipping on books ($0.98), that'd still be a difference of $6.00 on four items.

I guess we'll know in a few hours!
 
If it doesn't say free shipping in the ad, chances are 99% that there's not going to be free shipping.

In the first post, I've done the math on all of the various price points and promotions so you can decide if you want to buy now or wait for a different sale to try to get the game you want as cheaply as possible.
 
[quote name='kodave']USPS is really slow right now. I dropped some packages in the mail on Tuesday and the tracking is just showing them being "accepted" yesterday and today. I'd give it a little more time.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it it's probably the build up from Thanksgiving.

I hope they actually get some stuff back in stock for this sale.
 
Well, I can add promo code "CYBERMON" to my order - it is recognized as a valid code - but it doesn't look like it actually reduces the costs on anything yet; must not be active.

(I figured the code would be "CYBERMON" because the current code is "BLACKFRI")
 
[quote name='Bizzquik']Well, I can add promo code "CYBERMON" to my order - it is recognized as a valid code - but it doesn't look like it actually reduces the costs on anything yet; must not be active.

(I figured the code would be "CYBERMON" because the current code is "BLACKFRI")[/QUOTE]

yea they dont usually activate right away, and when they do its usually 1am est. Still reloading hoping it will get attached soon...
 
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