I have been going to McKay Used Books for many years now. As a teacher, I really like seeking out children books and teacher books. My husband likes to browse music books, and all sorts of books. It is simply a great place to go and wander and find those books that speak to you. The prices are great too. Now don't just wander, be sure to buy those good books! read more

I have been shopping at this store for years now, unfortunately todays trip will be my last. Mckays has always had inaccurate pricing, but today they were so bad that I almost thought I was dreaming. Tell me why I saw Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for $18... Currently this game goes for $3.67 on pricecharting, heck when it game out in 2008 its peak was only a measly $5. Multiple gbc/gba shovelware games all overmarket, by around 10 dollars as well. In general the amount of 3-5 dollar games that they are trying to pass off as 15 - 20 dollar games is dis gracefully disgusting. The point of traveling to these stores are to get the good deals. All of the inventory they have are traded in for or donated so it makes NO sense! It seems that the employees make guesses when it comes to prices, that or they are being told to overprice by upper management. By the gaming section there was a sign that claimed that all of the consoles and equipment is tested beforehand by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" whatever that means. I got an Xbox One Kinect from them back in December, and worked normally. A couple days later I wanted to try using its mic functionality, was not functioning. So it was never fully tested by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" lol. The worst part is that they give you a 3 day warranty... it's not like people have kids, jobs, or other commitments I guess. The media (dvds and blu rays) were also overpriced per usual. Usually only by 5-10 bucks. My main discrepancy today was that I saw multiple dvds and blu rays with dirt and filth smattered on the covers. Your telling me that they have the audacity to up charge, and still refuse to even spend 10 seconds wiping the cover with a lysol wipe? Is it that hard to do? Disgusting! I can't speak on their book pricing as I am not well versed but pretty much everything else is overpriced in this store. It really sucks because these type of stores are supposed to be for lower income families who can't buy new. And instead is being treated like a greedy gaming convention booth. I genuinely feel bad for kids nowadays who want to start growing a small gaming collection post pandemic. With greedy "thrift" stores like this, even the shovel ware games are off-limits. read more

HUGE used book store and well worth the drive! Their trade in process was really straightforward - when you walk in there's a trade in counter where they ask you to put your books into bins. I had one large bag that I sorted between two bins, one for books and the other for single issue comics and DVDs/non-books. About 45 minutes later I got a text that my trade-in was ready. I came back to the same counter after browsing the store and they offered me in-store credit or a lower amount in cash. They also returned the items they didn't want and I had the option to take them with me or leave them as a donation. I think it was a fair deal for what I donated, and I opted for the in-store credit. The store has a great mix of used books, dvds, comics, vinyl, and more that's pretty well organized. I will say there's a fair amount of duplicates of certain titles and it was interesting that some were priced higher than others - so check all the labels! In general the prices were reasonable with a few exceptions - I saw a really worn copy of a new hardback that they were selling for the list price ($35!) even though it had been out long enough that other books sellers were discounting it already. But then I also got a box set of dvds for $10 and a bunch of kids books for $0.50-2.00. It was easy to spend that in-store credit! read more

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I love how big this place is, and it really feels like they have everything here--all genres, board games, music, and more. I did get a little overwhelmed by the lighting, but overall, I loved the variety and price here. I will definitely come back to sell my books as well. read more

Richard McKay Used Books - Music & DVDs Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

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Found some kpop albums. Store is right next to Ollie's. Clean and large selection here. Prices are good employees were kind

I died and gone to book heaven! Where can you find great book deals with tons of book options, neatly organized by genres? At McKay! I was at Manassas for a concert and had to come check them out. Wow! I was there a couple of hours and had to return the next day. I bought tons of books of different genres and wished they had one of these in my hometown. Upon entering, they have a trade-in system until 7pm, so you can bring your books. I didn't get the details, but I am guessing at least for store credit. I've already planned a trip to visit again once I've read through some books to bring, trade and shop. The vast collection of books, videos and other things is impressive and the prices!!! They are not charging half price off the original price. I saw from .49 cents to $4ish for most books. Of course, the classics and more popular ones are going to be a bit more, but still a deal. This bookstore is the best one I've visited and plan to come again. If you're a teacher, bring your badge. They give you a discount. I think it's 5 percent. Also, they charge you for their bags, but they hold a good amount of books without breaking. I would just bring my own bags next time. read more

Richard McKay Used Books - Music & DVDs Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

What a great place! First timer and did not know what to expect, but think "HUGE". Not your typical used bookstore. Thousands of books, arrange by genre. Hardback, paperbacks, great selection. I found 5 for $10 to read during upcoming snowstorm. They also sell vinyl, board games, e-games, etc. They will give you cash or credit for books too, will try that next time. read more

Manassas, Virginia- Are you a fan of inexpensive used books? If yes, this is your new happy place! The books are nicely arranged, the aisles are wide, prices are very clearly marked and the store doesn't give me that itchy feeling that other used bookstores often do. Checkout is organized, quick and easy. I will be returning. read more

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McKay's is our go to place to bring our books for bookstore credit to use to get new or used books & items there. We brought in 2 bins of military & children's books at McKays this November 2025. We got over $75 of credit to use in the store. We used the credit to buy various books and oracle cards. We got for $2.99 of credit - a giant book with color photos & history of indigenous people in North America - retailing at $50. Lots of fantastic deals on books - some were brand new and still sealed. Both oracle decks were brand new & still sealed - over 50% off regular price. Overall, we had a great day in McKay's. read more

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Came in to browse for some summer reading and left with a stack of books I can't wait to dive into. I even found a few childhood classics I hadn't seen in years. This place is a treasure trove for book lovers with a great selection, fair prices, and plenty to explore. read more

Richard McKay Used Books - Music & DVDs Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Excellent large selection of many genres. You will not be able to go over everything in a single visit. read more

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This place is huge! I loved walking around and looking for books. I traded in a handful of books as well, I wish I got more money for them, but they were making no money sitting on my shelves. read more

wow! Is the best way to describe this bookstore! McKays is truly so large. It took me about two hours to go through every single aisle since there's just so many options and it's so diverse- truly such a great way to spend your day if you love books just as much as I do! They also had board games, video games, exclusive games, and other knickknacks for purchase. The pricing of everything was great, something newer and more exclusive had a higher price while items that were a little bit older and had more minor scuffs were lower priced. Additionally, they have a great process for bringing in your used books to donate. While I did not personally go through the process but the staging area was very efficient from what I was able to see. Despite this bookstore being in Manassas, which was a bit further from where I reside, I felt like it was a fun bookstore to check out and would come back again to see what else they have! read more

Wow! Quite an impressive selection and system for buying back used books. My only complaint is that there aren't more of these around. If you love books of all kinds, this is well worth a visit! Warning: bring water and a granola bar. You could be here all day. read more

This place used to be a wonderful magical bookstore that made reading accessible to all. Now, it's a game stop. They give you minimal credits for turning in good quality books and turn around and sell them for more than you're able to purchase them new at a bookstore or Amazon. I beg mckays to reconsider the greedy capitalistic approach they have turned to over the last 4 years and return back to what it once was. Unfortunately for now, I will not be making my (what was once a weekly tradition ) trips to mckays to turn in, or purchase books any longer. read more

Richard McKay Used Books - Music & DVDs Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I really enjoyed going to this store and the selection of books they had. The sections and shelves were sorted and labeled so it was easy to find what genres you were looking for and names of authors. Pricing varied for a lot of books. Newer books were a few dollars off what they were selling on amazon but I did see several books I was interested with higher asking prices than amazon, so that put me off a little bit. Books within the last couple of years ranged from $7-11. However, if you are looking for older books, the prices are very very good. You can find books for under a dollar. Employees were easy to find and left you alone, and it is quite a chill store to browse. I would come back once in a while to pick up some books. read more

Don't trust the voicemail when it says open every day even holidays. We drove 30 minutes just to find a sign on the door stating they were closed! I left a message and text of my experience and recommended they update their voicemail if they are going to close and never even got an apology. Probably won't try again. read more

Great store, lots of used discounted stuff. Kinda soured on trade in policy. Brought in an estimated $2k worth of retro gaming (based on optimal ebay sales) equipment as a bulk drop off. Took a few days which is fine. But got a notification they we're done. Arrived and gave us options to collect payment. No discussion on whether we wanted to trade in at the price they set for everything and was told they tossed the things they didn't want... Got about $650 all said and done. Feels very GameStop-y, won't take anything besides books for trade in going forward. Still have no idea what they gave us for each item. Recommend buying, don't recommended bulk trade ins or with anything of significant value. read more

Full disclosure: I didn't find a single title on the short list of 5 that brought me here today.* No matter, there were tens of thousands of items to explore: books of every genre, DVDs (standard and Blu-ray.), CDs, vinyl records, tabletop games, jigsaw puzzles, video games, cassettes, even toys ... I only went to the checkout counter once I literally couldn't fit another book &/or dvd on my arm. (Yes, they provide carts, but I self-limit to what I can carry.) I am thoroughly delighted by the amazing amount of titles I found for under $3.00 per, with most costing only 99¢ (non Blu-ray dvds). That's less than the price of a Redbox rental and you get to keep these forever!! Customer service was excellent. When Sonia rang me up, she was so nice; she prompted me to check the backs of all my DVD discs to ensure satisfactory condition. That's good looking out !! Plus, she was just really sweet, making for a 10/10 shopping experience. Quite enchanted by this used bookstore, I shall surely return. I'm so glad a work associate told me about McKay Books, gave me the address, and encouraged me to stop by ... until at last I did. And you should, too. * There's a station of mounted tablets that allow you to narrow your search if you have the title, author &/or ISBN. It will tell you the location of the items, not if it is in stock. And staff are also scattered throughout the store and happy to help. read more

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I took a bunch of stuff to sell and they told me it may take up to three hours to get a price. I got a quote in about two hours and was amazed at the amount of money I got. Definitely worth the trip. Thank you! read more

Wow! You don't find these stores much anymore. Exceptional selection especially of kids books and they do a great job keeping them organized. So many options for everyone in the family. And you can't beat the prices!! read more

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So good to be back home. Okay not really home, but it feels like that. Let's just say am an avid/rabid reader. During a move half a year ago sold my books here for a decent store credit. Used some of that today to buy more books. Some are practically new, if not they are in exceptional condition. Here's where to go for very reasonable prices. Sure I have a kindle, but there's something about a real book and reading it. The selection here is amazing. Nice staff as usual. Despite being busy quick checkout. There's also puzzles, games, and DVD's. This store has a bit of everything, and it is family owned and operated. This makes it a must visit place and it's huge. You're more likely than not to find any book here, including those out of print. The value and plus it's so fun to escape from the fast life here sometimes. Am grateful for this store. It definitely offers a plethora of books, with so many subjects to enjoy. Definitely go in! read more

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My daughter loves to read and this has quickly become her favorite place. Great prices for a kid with a reading obsession!!

The ambiance is amazing the vibe is excellent the selection is marvelous. I have been coming here since I was a kid and I can tell you the value for what you get here is amazing. The staff is kind and this is such a more sustainable way to shop books. They also have legos records games. Honestly check it out! read more

A great used bookstore with great prices. Just avoid the hour after opening, when you'll have to dodge and weave re-sellers!

I used to be a regular customer for years. Now McKay gives almost nothing for your merchandise. The other day a brought over 30 dvds and cds; and received $3.40 in return credit. The next time I'm in the store; I'm sure I'll see my items going for $6.00 or more. Also; if you don't go back to get your credit; within three days. They get to steal your credit. I would rather donate my media to Goodwill. They're more honorable read more

Wow! What a selection! Not only what a selection but a great selection at great prices! I have been able to find some of the rarest books that I've ever wanted to find in this store; however, I have also not been able to find some of the most popular books that I've wanted to find. Honestly, it is hit or miss with this store. For instance, I can find Kafka's "Metamorphasis" but not Jordan Peterson's books. Nevertheless, I love this place! The bad thing about this establishment is that they do not keep an inventory of what they have. Therefore, if you ask them to look up a book, they will, but they will only be able to provide you with a guestimation of where "it might" be in the store if they have it. Additionally, they offer a better buyback of your used stuff than 2nd and Charles. After they access your stuff, they will offer you either cash with a store credit or store credit alone. Both offers are great in the scope of it all. Whether you need that one special book or you just have a few hours to kill and you are a certified bibliophile, this is the place for you. Enjoy! read more

Over the past several years, I've happily done business selling my books at this establishment several times, but yesterday changed all that. Having schlepped two bins full of books in fine shape on a 25-mile round trip to McKay's, I had a special request for them this time. Not TOO special, mind you--I merely told the intake person that I would require the return of any books for which they were unwilling to pay CASH (or check, which is their usual payment method). I couldn't, this time, accept credit. It was an effort to get the intake person to listen to me, but I was satisfied that this requirement was finally understood... ...until my payment was ready for pickup. They were offering me approximately $5 payment for the books, and the rest in credit. When I reminded them that I had told the intake person that I couldn't accept credit this time, they informed me that policy forbade my not accepting credit. When I reminded them that I had told them my requirements before ever consigning my books to their care, and had encountered no objection, they responded that the "people up front" weren't trained to deal with such matters, AND that no one else in the establishment was equipped to take the books they'd be paying for ONLY and return the rest. The choice I was given was either to accept the little bit of cash and the considerably larger amount of credit or to take all of my books back. I had to choose the "or" alternative. LISTENING SKILLS, Richard McKay! I won't be doing business with you again! read more

Great service to the community. You are not going to get rich selling books to McKay, but it is a good way to recycle your old books. Hopefully, someone else can enjoy them at a inexpensive price. If you want to sell books, there are good directions on website about the process, plus there is good signage inside store. The process is relatively efficient. After I turned in two grocery bags of books, it took about 20-30 minutes to get their offer. In my case, they could use about half the books and offered to give me back the ones they didn't want or they offer them for free out front. I only got about $13 for books. Some books they will give you cash, but for most books they only offer store credit. I really didn't want to deal through Amazone and then have to ship books to buyers. While in the store, I shopped around. I found a nice travel book I needed for under $4. The normal retail price was $19. This is a great place to get books for kids or to purchase DVDs, records, puzzles, etc. If you want a specific book, there is a slim chance they will have it. But if you just want a book on civil war, or buying stocks, or playing a specific sport, or fiction, they will have a good selection of great books for a great price. read more

McKay's Used Books is a large, but cozy store that sells donated books. The store is barebones - no decorations or anything, just rows and rows of books. Come in with no expectations then leave with a cheap stack of books (or games, or figures, or music, because they have that too!) Surprisingly, they also have new books. I snatched a copy of Jujutsu Kaisen: Thorny Road to Dawn that released just 5 days ago. It's easy to find what you need as it is organized similar to a library. And if you have questions, the staff are very helpful too. As an added bonus, there's a free book bin outside where anyone can leave or take books. If you're looking to expand your library, McKay's is a great choice. read more

I am truly OBSSESSED with this place. This will be the biggest selection and most organized system of used books you'll likely ever come across- it's truly one of its kind. I wish they were more normalized!! Anyways, this place is HUMONGOUS and has every genre you could possibly be looking for - trending booktok books, fantasy, classics, manga, children's, sci fi, self help, travel, even foreign languages. They even have some board games and DVD/ blu rays, as well as music! It's so well maintained and you could easily spend an hour getting lost in the books there. There is also a system of selling your books. Drop them off when you walk in, and you can get a text when they've gone through them to receive some money. If you're not strapped for cash, definitely opt for the trade credit (you'll get a bit more), and treat yourself to some new books :) You don't get a whole whole lot, but because their books are so reasonably priced, you don't need too much to get a good amount books! I average about 3-5 books for like $12 on my trips. Seriously can't be beat! To top it all off, it's locally owned and run - love that for us! All my love to you, mckay!! Please keep it running for decades more!! read more

We asked an employee if "Richard McKay" was affiliated with the regional "McKay's" chain--as it seems to be: Similar layout, same products (used books, movies, music). She hadn't heard of it and wasn't sure. I'd wager there is some connection as they are so similar. However, "Richard McKay..." is far closer to how McKay's (Nashville, Knoxville, etc.) used to be--better prices (fair prices), great selection. Go into a McKay's these days and you're apt to find 25 copies of a paperback (ex: "Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut") for an absurd price (ex: $11.95). No rhyme or reason, not supply and demand or average online price, just a weirdly high sticker and an overflow of copies noone is interested in paying that much for. I'd also hope Richard McKay offers fair trade (in-store dollars) in value for items like McKay's used to. Anyway, walked out of here with a handful of books including a rare, indie press horror book (by Edward Lee), several LPs (including a classical interpretations of The Beatles in the shrinkwrap from 1969), several DVDs (including a long out of print copy of "Cocoon") for less than $40 (!!!!). If I pass this way again, I'll definitely stop in. read more

Tucked into the shopping center next to several discount stores and buffets, McKay Used Books is a Mecca for book lovers everywhere. There's plenty of types of books, and they are all neatly organized. At the end of each aisle, there are also signs to point you to the direction of different categories of items/ books. I came in to trade some of the books I have read and also purchased from here, and their process is super simple. You go to the check-in area, unload your books, and type in your phone number/ get a ticket to receive updates about how much you can get back. Once the store reviews your books, you can return back and also get store credit or get cash with some store credit. Once I received my credit, the staff member explained to me the options I had, as well as showed me some cool spots in the store for staff picks, discounted books, etc. They also sell figurines, media, and gaming items too! They are also a huge eco-friendly store with a lot of events, so definitely check them out for fun events and used media. read more

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I utilized McKay Used Books recently for the first time. I dropped off three boxes of books - all of which were in "pristine" condition. A few hours later, I received a text that my "order" had been processed - so I returned to the store to collect my check. Out of the three boxes of books - they only took approximately half the books. I asked why they did not "want" the other ones. The guy I chatted with told me that the books I had submitted were in "pristine" condition - but some of them were older/dated - and that was the reason they did not take them. So, I have a couple of boxes of books I have no idea what to do with now. In any case, McKay Used Books made the drop off process easy, as well as the follow up. They also lent me their dolly to wheel my boxes of books in to the store - and then again when I took the books back they would not take. Cool place! #McKayUsedBooks read more

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I fantastic books from that place and they were very cheap! I recommend this place if you want old books or new books. When I head to this place I got a coffee recipe book and the odyssey, which was about 10.00! I wish they had more books, but overall it was amazing!! read more

I thought I was in heaven... Wonderful used bookstores are hard to find. This one is a gem. They have a huge selection and the store is really well organized. I found a gorgeous book about Versailles/King Louis XIV for $1.99. read more

McKay Used Books is a fairly large store with an extensive collection of used books, cd's, records, DVD's, and even board games. If you come here to browse for new reading material, you'll definitely leave happy. They're handling covid well, masks are required. I also appreciated the signs reminding patrons to remain 6 feet apart. Little Pro Tip: if you're interested in a specific book, you can email the store and someone will check for you! Details are on their website. read more

Richard McKay Used Books - Music & DVDs Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

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Never disappoints. We never leave empty handed. Always find a "treasure" even when not looking for one

Incredible treasure in Manassas! The gf and I drove from Arlington to this mecca of books recently published and old. Glad we did. We'll definitely be making the pilgrimage again. read more

Have been coming here for years. Enjoy it very much as you can find some really great deals on movies, games, books Etc....... However they have gotten a lil more pricey on most of the movies. I am also perturbed at the fact they allow people to come in and use their cellphones to price something so they can flip it on Ebay or whatever. By doing this they take the items that people can't otherwise afford so they can make a profit. Totally scandalous and disgusting I have told the staff many times and they just shrug and smile and ask what can they do about it? So yeah I recommend this place but get their before the ebayers if you want anything at a good price. read more