Hastings prices tend to vary from store to store, but are usually in the same neighborhood. For example, that mispriced Ed Wood set would be $14.99 at one store, then $16.99 at the store down the road. Still a good bit less than the $39.99 MSRP, but not exactly constant. Expect the same with this, if it is indeed system-wide (which I suspect is the case, though I could be wrong).
I was browsing through the feature films, looking for good used deals. I'd found nothing worth buying, I was near the end of the line, and the "Happy Trails to You" song was playing, announcing that the store would be closing in 5 minutes. Another shopping night that turned up nothing. For shame. Then, I spot something that up until a month or two ago I'd never heard of. Why did it catch my eye? Because it was on somebody's list of 10 drafted DVD's. Not only that, but they were getting votes and thumbs ups because of it.
I reached down, hoping against all hopes that the price was something I could afford. Lo and behold, it was. I wasn't even certain (I assumed, due to the packaging and amount of material) that this was a misprice...but it was a no-brainer purchase regardless. I got home, jumped on Amazon, and sure enough, $89.96 new with a $99.99 retail.
Sadly, this is a B&M deal only. I just checked the website, and the set is priced at $79.96. Don't let that crush your hopes of finding it in a B&M, though...this was the same case with the MST3k Volume 6 misprice that I noticed a while back. Anyway, if you've read this far, I won't keep you in suspense any longer.
Hasting started as a local records/bookstore. Then they got into VHS rental. Their main business now is books, CD's and DVD's. They also sell computer, console and board games. You can occassionaly find used DVD's for a good price. In my experience they are usually a little higher in price on new DVD's than BB or CC.
Bill Geiger
10-31-05, 03:30 AM
Funny you mentioned this.... I actually saw this at my local Hastings (the movie, not the price) used. I believe the price was higher than what you got it for new. I might have to check back there and make sure it was actually used or not.
NatrlBornThrllr
10-31-05, 04:05 AM
Funny you mentioned this.... I actually saw this at my local Hastings (the movie, not the price) used. I believe the price was higher than what you got it for new. I might have to check back there and make sure it was actually used or not.
Oh, if it was used and priced for more than what I paid, odds are this isn't a wide deal. Assuming I'm not doing anything special for Halloween, I intend to head out to a couple other Hastings stores tomorrow just to make the used shopping rounds. While I'm there, I'll check to see if there are any other sets, and what they're priced at.
-JP
Bill Geiger
10-31-05, 04:21 AM
Like I said, I could be mistaken. I do remember seeing the sticker though but I have a feeling that the price was blocked and the item I saw was in front of it....it was inside a glass case. That is why I said I wasn't sure. I'll double check though. :)
Knives
10-31-05, 07:50 AM
Damn I want Yakuza Papers for $25-$30! No store in my state!
Brooklyn
10-31-05, 10:18 AM
Looks like an employee put a tag for one of the individual films in the series
on the boxset (they were sold seperately).
The Bus
10-31-05, 10:35 AM
Reminds me of when I got The Decalogue mispriced at a Border's store for $27. :)
Joe Molotov
10-31-05, 02:11 PM
Scored a copy at my local Hastings (Sherman, TX)! They had it marked at $23.99. Thanks for the heads up.
jimbeam
10-31-05, 02:27 PM
Who owns Hastings? I wonder it the pricing error would extend to sister chains...
NatrlBornThrllr
10-31-05, 05:20 PM
Scored a copy at my local Hastings (Sherman, TX)! They had it marked at $23.99. Thanks for the heads up.
Awesome, glad to hear that it wasn't just an isolated incident.
-JP
GeoffreyL
10-31-05, 06:58 PM
They were marked $21.99 at mine as well, so this should be a chainwide mistake. If they get any in stock online add one to your cart and see what the price is. With the MST3K vol. 6 the price showed correct retail, but when added to the cart showed up as the lower price. I don't know if anyone got one to ship at that price, but it may be worth a try.
cgray
10-31-05, 07:19 PM
dang it! no where near a hastings... anybody want to send one my way?
blucadet3
10-31-05, 07:21 PM
No luck in Norman, OK. Priced 89.99 in the case...only one copy.
I'm a sad panda.
blucadet3
10-31-05, 07:29 PM
its out of stock online now too...you guys are quick
Carrion1928
10-31-05, 08:41 PM
21.99 here in Denton, TX. I grabbed the last one in stock. Thanks for the find!
NatrlBornThrllr
10-31-05, 08:42 PM
Glad to hear it. Picked up another for $23.99, to use as trading fodder.
-JP
Bill Geiger
11-01-05, 02:56 PM
I have one on hold (mine does that) for 1 week...priced $21.99 (not used!)
Cameron
11-01-05, 04:33 PM
great deal...if anyone wants to help me out, of course i'll pay shipping and might send a gift your way for the trouble.
n.phelge
11-01-05, 04:52 PM
21.99 here in Denton, TX. I grabbed the last one in stock. Thanks for the find!
Well, you saved me the trouble of calling or driving up there to find out.
If anyone has an extra they are willing to part with, please e-mail me. Thanks in advance.
Brent L
11-01-05, 05:53 PM
I don't know if anyone would do it, but if anyone can hook me up with this deal I'll hook you up with the Fletch deal. Heck, if that doesn't interest you then we'll think of something. I dn't have a Hastings anywhere near me, and I'd love to own this set.
lumkinsc98@aol.com
blindrocket
11-01-05, 08:50 PM
I think I'll go look tomorrow at my local Hastings.
spawndude
11-01-05, 09:06 PM
Never heard of this DVD. What is it about?
Have three Hastings around here, will check to see if they have it.
The Cow
11-01-05, 09:12 PM
Never heard of this DVD. What is it about?
The link in the first post is informative.
blindrocket
11-01-05, 10:35 PM
Okay, I couldn't wait. I went to my Hastings tonight and picked up the only one that they had. I checked and the tag on it says that they only received one, so it looks like most or all Hastings will only stock one of this title on the shelf. However I am certain you can special order it and probably at the cheap price too.
Thanks a lot OP! This is something right up my alley and at a great price too!
I also noticed they were having a clearance on a bunch of new DVDs marked @ 9.99. Also all of their T-shirts were 9.99 so I picked up a cool Marv Sin City shirt. :)
I also saw a 3 Disc version of Hell Boy with the Bust for 24.99 still sealed. I saw why they had it priced that way though, his gun was broken off of his hand. It must have broke in shipping or something because it was still sealed. You could glue it back on very easily, or if not that do an exchange somewhere on it.
Vellsbells
11-02-05, 01:40 AM
Was able to pick one up here in Albuquerque for 23.xx with tax at the store on Wyoming. Thanks OP.
Abob Teff
11-02-05, 12:10 PM
Reminds me of when I got The Decalogue mispriced at a Border's store for $27. :)
I picked that one up . . . and it is still sitting on my shelf unopened!
horseflesh
11-02-05, 03:11 PM
I know I'm at the end of a growing line, but if anyone would be kind enough.....
blindrocket
11-02-05, 06:44 PM
Like I said, most Hastings will most likely only have one if any at all. However someone may be kind enough to do a bulk special order if they are at that price.
WhiteRob
11-02-05, 06:59 PM
They didn't have it at my store. :( Darn.
ChrisP
11-02-05, 11:34 PM
I called my semi-local Hastings and they didn't have it! Boo! Hiss! I'll never shop there again!
horseflesh
11-03-05, 07:19 AM
I see the parasites have surfaced in the DVD Exchange forum......despicable.
Bill Geiger
11-03-05, 06:34 PM
I see the parasites have surfaced in the DVD Exchange forum......despicable.
:wave:
horseflesh
11-03-05, 07:28 PM
:wave:
Does that mean you're argeeing with me? Or being smug?!?!? LOL
GeoffreyL
11-03-05, 07:34 PM
Ok It has now become my mission to find this set for horseflesh -smile- . I just can't stand to see him so saddened by all of this. I have already cleaned out the 3 Hastings here in town, but will keep checking back or maybe run up to another town and check the 3 there and the 1 on the way there.
cgray
11-03-05, 07:35 PM
if somebody would like to champion my cause, eternally grateful, etc. i've long been looking for this set, but lo, no hastings.
NatrlBornThrllr
11-03-05, 08:18 PM
I see the parasites have surfaced in the DVD Exchange forum......despicable.
As one of the three who've offered this set in the exchange forum, I don't think it's at all despicable. I'm glad that lots of people seem to have used this information to go out and get a good deal. I was thrilled when I found it. However, I also see no problem with buying an extra set in an effort to make a bit of a profit. Perhaps those who don't have a Hastings near them feel cheated for having to give a trader/seller more than they paid for the set. It sucks that they've missed out on this deal. It sucked for me when I missed out on that Target system error earlier this year...but that didn't mean I was about to turn up my nose at anybody who turned a profit on it.
Due to my overloaded college schedule, I just don't have time to hold down a job. As such, I don't have very many opportunities to make money. Calling me, or anybody else, a parasite for taking advantage of a money-making opportunity when it comes around is, well, unnecessary. Sure, I could go above and beyond the call of duty by sending these sets out to people for cost plus shipping. However, I don't think that should be expected of me, and I don't think I should be looked down upon for trying to make a bit of extra money with the additional set that I bought.
All in all, I think your post was unfairly critical and totally uncalled for.
-JP
horseflesh
11-03-05, 08:18 PM
Ok It has now become my mission to find this set for horseflesh -smile- . I just can't stand to see him so saddened by all of this. I have already cleaned out the 3 Hastings here in town, but will keep checking back or maybe run up to another town and check the 3 there and the 1 on the way there.
Fair play if you can.......
New Rambler
11-03-05, 08:30 PM
I'd much rather see the folks who got these exchange them with fellow forum members than to fleaBay them.
Brent L
11-03-05, 08:36 PM
Not that it matters, but again, if anyone can help me get one of these since I don't have a Hastings near me, it would mean a lot to me. Like I said before, if you need help with the Fletch deal, I could offer that to you (while paying you the difference) if you wanted, or just something.
GeoffreyL
11-03-05, 08:50 PM
I have no problems with people profiting off these type of price mistakes. For me the profit margain is not worth the effort, but I believe it is not right to bash anyone for doing so. Before I look elsewhere for more, NatrlBornThrllr are you in the Lubbock area. If so I won't invade your "turf" looking for any :)
horseflesh
11-03-05, 08:50 PM
As one of the three who've offered this set in the exchange forum, I don't think it's at all despicable. I'm glad that lots of people seem to have used this information to go out and get a good deal. I was thrilled when I found it. However, I also see no problem with buying an extra set in an effort to make a bit of a profit. Perhaps those who don't have a Hastings near them feel cheated for having to give a trader/seller more than they paid for the set. It sucks that they've missed out on this deal. It sucked for me when I missed out on that Target system error earlier this year...but that didn't mean I was about to turn up my nose at anybody who turned a profit on it.
Due to my overloaded college schedule, I just don't have time to hold down a job. As such, I don't have very many opportunities to make money. Calling me, or anybody else, a parasite for taking advantage of a money-making opportunity when it comes around is, well, unnecessary. Sure, I could go above and beyond the call of duty by sending these sets out to people for cost plus shipping. However, I don't think that should be expected of me, and I don't think I should be looked down upon for trying to make a bit of extra money with the additional set that I bought.
All in all, I think your post was unfairly critical and totally uncalled for.
-JP
What bothers me is the blanant profiteering. Everyone KNOWS that the people selling/trading these have gotten them cheap at Hastings.
I don't begrudge someone making some extra money, but surely this is anathema to the community spirit that should exist in a place like this.
People will say "but I'm not doing anything wrong". I tend to disagree; they may not be doing anything "against the rules", but I think it's wrong, and unethical.
Where is the love?!?!?!?
horseflesh
11-03-05, 08:59 PM
and ok, my choice of language was perhaps inappropriate, so I apologise for that.
I'm just jealous!!!
GeoffreyL
11-03-05, 09:10 PM
I'm just jealous!!!
The truth comes out. I had 3 sets, but am down to 1 for my own collection. The next set I find, I promise will be yours. Now, before I get overwhelmed with people asking for a set, I already need to find 3 sets for people as it is.
Histrionic
11-03-05, 09:38 PM
Just another shout out to "NatrlBornThrllr"
THANKS!! For Posting...
NatrlBornThrllr
11-03-05, 11:23 PM
I have no problems with people profiting off these type of price mistakes. For me the profit margain is not worth the effort, but I believe it is not right to bash anyone for doing so. Before I look elsewhere for more, NatrlBornThrllr are you in the Lubbock area. If so I won't invade your "turf" looking for any :)
Nope, I got the set for my personal collection from the San Marcos store, then hit up the Seguin store for another to sell. I left the New Braunfels and Round Rock stores alone, on the chance that there were any members here from the Austin or San Antonio areas that wanted to get in on the deal.
What bothers me is the blanant profiteering. Everyone KNOWS that the people selling/trading these have gotten them cheap at Hastings.
I don't begrudge someone making some extra money, but surely this is anathema to the community spirit that should exist in a place like this.
People will say "but I'm not doing anything wrong". I tend to disagree; they may not be doing anything "against the rules", but I think it's wrong, and unethical.
They only know that I got the set for cheap at Hastings because I posted here so other people could get in on the deal. I could have easily picked up the copy from each of my area stores (seven total, depending on how far I want to drive), traded/sold them all to different people via email, and moved on my merry way.
Regarding the blatant profiteering, of course it is. However, to say it's unethical is ludicrous. It's no more unethical than buying one for personal use. Perhaps you're right about the "community spirit," but I'd argue that it's a nice gesture one could make, and certainly nothing that should be expected of anybody on the forums. I believe I took "community spirit" as far as I can be expected to by letting others in on the deal. That's the lone purpose of the community, and this sub-forum in particular. Anything further is extraneous, not required.
Just another shout out to "NatrlBornThrllr"
THANKS!! For Posting...
No need to thank me, it's my pleasure. I'm glad you and others could get in on the deal. But thanks for the gratitude, and I'll be sure to post any other misprices I see at Hastings locations. This seems to be a frequent thing (The Yakuza Papers, The Ed Wood Collection, MST3k Volume 6, and some My Little Pony boxed set), so I'm sure there will be others in the future.
-JP
Y2JFan81
11-03-05, 11:43 PM
I have one on hold that I am willing to trade. Please send me your lists.
Dustin
neuschafer@hotmail.com
AOL: visceradahut
Joe Molotov
11-04-05, 01:36 AM
No need to thank me, it's my pleasure. I'm glad you and others could get in on the deal. But thanks for the gratitude, and I'll be sure to post any other misprices I see at Hastings locations. This seems to be a frequent thing (The Yakuza Papers, The Ed Wood Collection, MST3k Volume 6, and some My Little Pony boxed set), so I'm sure there will be others in the future.
Yeah, I'm in the habit of scanning the prices on the boxsets every time I go to Hastings. Even if it's a not a blatant mispricing, they still have some pretty good prices on used boxsets sometimes. I got Battlestar Galactica S1 and Lost S1 used (but like new) for $25 a piece just weeks after they were released.
NatrlBornThrllr
11-04-05, 03:16 AM
Yep, the only reason I shop Hastings is for mispriced new items and used items. I've found lots of great used deals there. Hell, I got The Incredibles ($9.99) and the Children of Paradise Criterion ($17.99) at used prices, and both were still sealed. About half of my collection has come from Hastings, and only four or five DVDs were bought new there. I've gotten to the point where I check the price on every sealed Criterion in the store, simply because you never know when the system will be wrong (or when they'll tag it as used when it's not).
-JP
cfloyd3
11-05-05, 07:31 PM
Unfortunately long story on this one. I wasn't around Hastings for a week (at school) so I had someone else go look, couldn't find it so they special order it from them so I might get another copy, who knows. I come back home today and go to Hastings and of course there it was the whole time in the glass case for $21.99, guard the case with my life until someone shows up to take it out. He takes it out says he has to carry it up front, alright I say (still unsure why they guarded this $20 item like it was gold at Fort Knox). Hes walking with it, drops it on the ground then somehow kicks it right after. This clown puts a huge dent in the bottom of it, am going to have to try to find a way to undent it to get the DVD's out. Ugh, my luck, I am glad I wasn't paying $80 or I'd be pissed. I got one atleast though. Thanks, NBT.
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