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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

 
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[quote name='Whedon']I worked at a used music store for 7 years and one scratch on a disc we had to refuse it. I understand that GH does have resurfacing machines (it mentioned resurfacing in their policies somewhere) but the fact that they take in scratched discs that can be fixed, then don't actually use the machines before mailing them to customers makes no sense to me. It seems that the money spent on 2-way shipping could pay for at least a part time employee to resurface discs.[/QUOTE]

They're supposed to check and resurface discs as needed, the employees may just be lazy whereever your order shipped from.
 
Just received another package today and it was Heroes:Season 1 in perfect condition so far GoHasting has not let me down.I still need to recieve one more package lets see if they go three for three.
 
so who sniped soul eater vol 2 from me this afternoon


anyways picking up soul eater vol 1 a couple autobiographies and like 5 or 6 star wars books
 
hmmm...wondering if there's something starting tomorrow, better than the "spooky" promo code. I've been spoiled with the 25-30% off + FS for used video games !!
 
Ah Hastings, you never learn, do you?

So I got my Secret Warriors Omnibus in the mail today. Of course it's in a giant bubble mailer.

This is a 6 lbs. book that is 11 inches high, 7 inches across, and 2 inches deep. It's a big book.

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So I pull it out and of course all of the four corners are banged in because it was shipped without any real protection. And the dust jacket has a small tear on one of the corners. Not a surprise - it is a used book, and this is Hastings, who gives zero fucks about how they ship things. I've received similar treatment from careless Amazon and careless eBay sellers.

But then I take a closer look... what's this? Oh goodie, the previous owner spilled coffee or soda onto the pages and it bled through. Awesome.

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If anyone wants this, I'll give it to you for what I paid + PayPal fees and shipping to you. Otherwise this shit is going straight back to Hastings for a full refund as soon as their CS responds, if ever.

They should be embarrassed to send stuff like this out and have people post pictures of it. This thread is on the first page of Google results when you search for "gohastings deals."

What are the odds it doesn't drop through the envelope completely if I were to use that to re-ship the thing to Hastings?



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I'm not going to be able to update the thread tonight right when the new deals go live. I'll update it early in the morning. So if you're looking for new deals, check posts after this one.
 
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Made a couple of last minute orders before sale over since some stuff just came back in stock. And then I decided to go on more impulse buys on other sites. Curse you Hastings, how dare you set off the dominoes that makes me lose money from my wallet. T__T
 
[quote name='slainviper']Same deals, different code... Not sure what to think of that...[/QUOTE]

I like it because I mostly buy books and movies and this is about as good as it gets when it comes to that.
 
[quote name='Tsel']I like it because I mostly buy books and movies and this is about as good as it gets when it comes to that.[/QUOTE]

Except they have these deals every other week for books and movies.

Games have the same shitty 20% off + 2.28 shipping allll the time
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Except they have these deals every other week for books and movies.

Games have the same shitty 20% off + 2.28 shipping allll the time[/QUOTE]

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:lol: I also buy lots of books. Can't complain about the 40%.
 
I Don't mind the sale was extended because I got some stuff that they didn't have in stock a week prior. In my case Adventure Time season 1 and Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor II.
 
[quote name='bardockkun']I Don't mind the sale was extended because I got some stuff that they didn't have in stock a week prior. In my case Adventure Time season 1 and Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor II.[/QUOTE]

You guys still buy CDs? That's it, I'm done. :| *leaves*
 
[quote name='Blade']You guys still buy CDs? That's it, I'm done. :| *leaves*[/QUOTE]

Any TRUE techie knows that CD>>>mp3 in terms of sound quality. Plus, if you think about it its often cheaper to buy a cd and have it shipped to you then it is to download it (unless you are downloading for "free")
 
I haven't been to the Hastings FB page in awhile, but I bet there's going to be a ton of generic complaints about how everything is out of stock for this "new" sale. And then the inevitable "Why have a sale if everything is oos?" rant.
 
Anybody remember what kind of deals they have for Black Friday? Anything like 50% off or free shipping? Couple games I'd like to get, but I can wait.
 
[quote name='hamokmonky']Any TRUE techie knows that CD>>>mp3 in terms of sound quality. Plus, if you think about it its often cheaper to buy a cd and have it shipped to you then it is to download it (unless you are downloading for "free")[/QUOTE]

Exactly. In my last gohastings order I ordered about twenty cd's for on average less then $2 apiece. I saved them on my computer and then traded them in to a local used music store for on average $2 apiece so I basically got them for free.
 
[quote name='PhilsUtley26']Anybody remember what kind of deals they have for Black Friday? Anything like 50% off or free shipping? Couple games I'd like to get, but I can wait.[/QUOTE]

Search the thread. It's not in the 2nd post, but this thread was around last Black Friday.

Edit: Screw it, did the work for you. You can find the info in the 2nd post.
 
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CDs all the way in my book. I have well over 1000. After I move I will make an official tally. I despise how most mp3s sound, and can't believe some of the ripped audio on iTunes. I also refuse to pay for satellite radio with the quality they way it is.
 
[quote name='hamokmonky']Any TRUE techie knows that CD>>>mp3 in terms of sound quality. Plus, if you think about it its often cheaper to buy a cd and have it shipped to you then it is to download it (unless you are downloading for "free")[/QUOTE]

That's hilarious, because most techies don't use mp3s. Lossless FLAC files are what "TRUE" techies use, and they provide the same quality as a WAV file (all a CD is is a burned set of encoded media files) but at 30-50% compression. The best part is that they only take up virtual space. I can store around 3,000 virtual CDs in the same physical space of 3 CDs, and I can play them from a portable device the size of a credit card while I jog without worrying about skipping.

To each his own with media, but seriously, you shouldn't speak up like you're an authority on a subject you don't know much about.
 
[quote name='ckc4043']does anybody have resident evil 5 that can sell to me?[/QUOTE]

This isn't a tradelist, or even the right forum section.
 
[quote name='gothamcentral79']Exactly. In my last gohastings order I ordered about twenty cd's for on average less then $2 apiece. I saved them on my computer and then traded them in to a local used music store for on average $2 apiece so I basically got them for free.[/QUOTE]

You probably don't know or don't care, but ripping CDs, then getting rid of said CD, is no longer fair-use. You're supposed to delete the ripped version when you get rid of the CD. Not that I'm policing, but it's not something that should be promoted.
 
[quote name='elessar123']You probably don't know or don't care, but ripping CDs, then getting rid of said CD, is no longer fair-use. You're supposed to delete the ripped version when you get rid of the CD. Not that I'm policing, but it's not something that should be promoted.[/QUOTE]

Yep. You might as well pirate them in that case. In some ways you could argue that's worse than pirating if you actually make a profit from ripping and keeping the ripped versions then reselling the discs.
 
i placed a order tuesday and all the books have shipped except 1. i even started recieving most of them. the book status has been ''in progress'' since wendesday. anyone ever have this happen ?
 
I ordered 2 games on Tuesday of last week and they just finally shipped today. An order I placed Thursday already shipped and made it to me yesterday (One of them came from New Mexico to New Jersey no less, lol)
 
[quote name='officerrickyross222']i placed a order tuesday and all the books have shipped except 1. i even started recieving most of them. the book status has been ''in progress'' since wendesday. anyone ever have this happen ?[/QUOTE]

Happens all the time. They usually hold items up to 7 days to see if they can fulfill it, and I've had items held 10 days in the past before they fulfilled it, but most of the if it's held for awhile that usually means it's probably going to get canceled, but not guaranteed, so your best bet is just to wait until something happens.
 
[quote name='Deader2818']I ordered 2 games on Tuesday of last week and they just finally shipped today. An order I placed Thursday already shipped and made it to me yesterday (One of them came from New Mexico to New Jersey no less, lol)[/QUOTE]


[quote name='Squarehard']Happens all the time. They usually hold items up to 7 days to see if they can fulfill it, and I've had items held 10 days in the past before they fulfilled it, but most of the if it's held for awhile that usually means it's probably going to get canceled, but not guaranteed, so your best bet is just to wait until something happens.[/QUOTE]

thx for the input :bouncy: i have hope now lol . i order from them alot but never had this happen.
 
[quote name='elessar123']You probably don't know or don't care, but ripping CDs, then getting rid of said CD, is no longer fair-use. You're supposed to delete the ripped version when you get rid of the CD. Not that I'm policing, but it's not something that should be promoted.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='kodave']Yep. You might as well pirate them in that case. In some ways you could argue that's worse than pirating if you actually make a profit from ripping and keeping the ripped versions then reselling the discs.[/QUOTE]


For used CDs I would agree in a way, because no one makes any money there but the reseller. Though to be honest I sell CDs sometimes and keep the rip about 100% of the time, but I'm not in the business of buying, ripping, then reselling.

On the other hand, for new CDs I will buy a CD sometimes knowing I won't keep it. Why? because that's still a sale for the artist and still a royalty (however small) so it still helps them out. Then I resell it and keep an eye out for a cheap mp3 sale on Amazon and pick it up then.

As for the lossless FLAC thing, most mainstream retailers don't sell high quality downloads of music. Bandcamp is one of the few places, but everything isn't on bandcamp. So for audiophiles, buying a CD or physical media is one of the only ways to actually get access to that.

But I mean I only shop at Amazon for MP3s, maybe there is another retailer that provides CD quality DLs.
 
[quote name='Blade']That's hilarious, because most techies don't use mp3s. Lossless FLAC files are what "TRUE" techies use, and they provide the same quality as a WAV file (all a CD is is a burned set of encoded media files) but at 30-50% compression. The best part is that they only take up virtual space. I can store around 3,000 virtual CDs in the same physical space of 3 CDs, and I can play them from a portable device the size of a credit card while I jog without worrying about skipping.

To each his own with media, but seriously, you shouldn't speak up like you're an authority on a subject you don't know much about.[/QUOTE]


[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']As for the lossless FLAC thing, most mainstream retailers don't sell high quality downloads of music. Bandcamp is one of the few places, but everything isn't on bandcamp. So for audiophiles, buying a CD or physical media is one of the only ways to actually get access to that.

But I mean I only shop at Amazon for MP3s, maybe there is another retailer that provides CD quality DLs.[/QUOTE]


This. Dont assume I dont know anything because I compared it to MP3. That just makes you look dumb. FLAC is much harder to come by legally unless you make them yourself from the CD (and by harder I mean its not available via the big names I would buy from). Its also not supported by all players (like itunes/ipod - unless thats changed very recently), at least not without special aps.
 
Yeah I never understood why people buy MP3s when the CD equivalent is cheaper. With CDs you get the virtual product AND the physical product AND most of the time it's cheaper...

Only time I spend money on digital music is when the album is digital only or when the CD is rare and thus greatly overpriced.
 
[quote name='antlp89']Yeah I never understood why people buy MP3s when the CD equivalent is cheaper. With CDs you get the virtual product AND the physical product AND most of the time it's cheaper...

Only time I spend money on digital music is when the album is digital only or when the CD is rare and thus greatly overpriced.[/QUOTE]

Convenience and wants/needs.

Most consumers don't care about sound quality, so MP3 compression is fine.

I'd imagine most consumers are using digital means to play most of their music these days, and downloading from Amazon/iTunes to your digital device is instantaneous. Some people don't have room for physical clutter. Hundreds of CDs takes up space. MP3s take up no physical space outside of the device they are played on. Buying a CD requires driving to a store or waiting for it to get shipped to you. Then you have to rip it to your computer and I'd also wager that's not worth the effort for most consumers.

For those who want a physical product, CD/vinyl will probably always be around in some form. The price will likely go up as demand decreases, but that's how these things go. The vast majority of people will be satisfied with the cheapest and easiest to access format, which is digital downloads of MP3s when it comes to music.

It's becoming that way for all physical media, including DVDs/Blus and books. Music just has a leg up on the progress since they've had to figure out how to deal with digital since the days of Napster (though the music industry obviously dragged their feet and only went digital after kicking and screaming a bunch).
 
Well, one of my Anime DVDs was supposed to be here on the 19th based on the tracking number but it's the 22nd now and the tracking still hasn't been updated, looks like it may have been lost in shipping.
 
kaiser, i wouldnt say its lost just yet. Its only been a few days and one of them was a sunday. a few days delay for the post office is nothing. I once got a dvd THREE WEEKS after it was marked DELIVERED - it was just sitting at my local PO doing nothing.....
 
got one of my games and it looks like someone put a nail through it...but it didn't make it completely through. ugh. guess now I get to deal with customer service. happy with the others though.
 
i do wish they update their site about the stuff that's oos.
i've come across plenty of things that say "available" but when actually viewing the item, it's out of stock. blah.

about my only complaint for them. i've just recently being buying stuff from them and have been satisfied with each purchase.
 
Does gohastings always ship items via USPS when you choose standard shipping? I just bought a 3DS XL and I don't think that qualifies for First Class Mail. Do they ever send it via fedex or UPS? The faq says they send it via UPS sometimes but does anyone have first hand experience? Our USPS is very bad and I don't trust them with game consoles.. Should have thought of this before purchasing.
 
Some people have indeed received packages through UPS rather than USPS, but personally I have never gotten a USPS package, so it'll be YMMV depending on who ships your items out.
 
The current sale is better than free shipping deal for a majority of items, so you may want to reconsider waiting for a free shipping deal and take advantage of this one since they are extending it for another week.
 
Well I got another package from them today, and instead of one of the games that I ordered I got the correct receipt but a copy of the 2 CD collection from the band Genesis, so there were now THREE problems with my one order, oh boy I get to contact customer service again!
 
Two items from Hastings today. HC in a padded envelope. All good. Thin TPB in a poly bag. Bent to shit. Surprise. But it was less than $3 so it'll slide this time.
 
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