Do you offer online shopping?
We sell physical gift cards for use in McKay Used Books. As a reminder, we are located only in Manassas, VA. Please visit our Square site to purchase these gift cards.
Bookshop.org is a great way to do some online shopping as well. You will find new books at this site, priced accordingly by Bookshop.org and supplied by Bookshop.org. Mckay Used Books does receive a commission from sales purchased at our affiliate site: bookshop.org/shop/mckayusedbooks
Libro.fm is another option if you are interested in digital audio books. Mckay Used Books does receive a commission from sales purchased at our affiliate site: libro.fm/mckayusedbooks
How does trade credit work?
McKay Used Books has two types of trade credit:
- Unlimited trade, which is issued when you trade in video games (except Skylanders), records, action figures, LEGOs, nerf guns, and Pokemon/magic cards. Unlimited white trade is good for anything in the store
- Limited trade, which is issued when you trade in books, movies, CDs, audio books, board games, beanie babies, and comic books. Limited blue trade is good towards the purchase of books (w/o pink stickers), movies, CDs, audio books, board games, beanie babies, and comic books.
I am looking for a specific book or movie – can you tell me if you have it in stock?
We do not have a live inventory, as that is impossible to maintain with 100% accuracy with the turnover and quantity of items we have, often with only one copy per title. Looking for an item? Come on in and search our vast selection! Need it now? Buy new online from our affiliate at Bookshop.org using the search box below!
Search for NEW books on our affiliate, Bookshop.org.New books, shipped directly to you and benefiting independent bookstores! The search above will lead you to an external website. The items on that website are shipped from Bookshop.org and do not represent the stock at McKay Used Books in Manassas Virginia.
Does McKay Used Books offer a teacher discount?
McKay Used Books is happy to offer a 5% teacher discount on used books to those teaching Kindergarten through 12th grade in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. One of the following forms of proof is required.*
- A current school identification badge bearing the school’s name and your photo
-OR-
2. A home school letter of intent to home school with a photo ID matching the name of the requestor
*Pink stickered price tags denote new books and are not eligible for the teacher’s discount. Teacher’s discount may not be combined with any other promotions or discounts. Form of proof will be necessary each time the discount is requested. Discount only available at the time of sale, and will not be granted after the transaction has been completed.
Is McKay Used Books hiring right now?
McKay Used Books is without a doubt, a very unique place to work. This is mainly because there is nobody else like us. We are not always hiring, but we are always accepting applications.
Search for us on Indeed.com for any open job positions
OR come by and fill out a printed application for us to keep on file.
Do I need to wear shoes in the store? How about a shirt?
Yes. Pants or skirt are also important for being out in public in our current society. (call your Congress-person for any further inquiries)
Can I bring my service animal into McKay Used Books?
Yes, your service animal is welcome. Pets are not.
Do you offer dealer discounts?
There is no discount for dealers. McKay Used Books is designed for individual consumer use within our community.
Dealers, also known as resellers, may shop within designated times following our reseller policies. The complete list of policies for resellers is here: https://mckayusedbooks.com/mckay-used-books-reseller-rules-expectations/
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