McKay Used Books and CDs

User Reviews of McKay Used Books and CDs

Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best used book, game, dvd, and cd stores I have ever seen. Pros: You can kill a lot of time browsing, pretty good trade in values, wide selections Cons: "occasional" attitude from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline U.

5.0 of 5 stars. A Knoxville institution. Fur realz. I make it a point to come here every time I visit home. Sure, it's lost some of its hipster kitsch with the new warehouse location, but it's the only place I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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So-So

The thing this place has going for it is selection. Tons and tons of used books/cds/dvds. I have very very rarely not found everything I was looking for unless the item was rare. Price wise, I don't...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Channyn W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The newer location (which, ok, isn't 'new' anymore) is leaps and bounds better than the last one, if merely due to the sheer size. It's massive. Makes the used bookstores and such in my area look like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like McKay, or should I say I like the idea of it. I say that because in my time in Knoxville I mostly used them to sell my stuff now that I'm leaving town. I like it because I like the idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Darlene M.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't really like this bookstore. There is always so many people and it is so loud in there. The staff and totally unfriendly and not at all helpful. I asked a girl that was working there if she...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just got over $82.00 in store credit for a bunch of old vhs tapes and dvd's! It is a lot better since they let you use store credit instead of restricting where you can use the credit. Old and not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm keeping this review short. I'm exhausted, and this may be skewed anyway because I am slightly giddy over the wrinkled $47.00 yellow trade credit that's been sitting in my wallet for months and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky K.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you know what the prices of new merchandise are and you are conscious of stickers, you will be okay. The sales staff is generally not helpful--they are only there to check you out or asses the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chase D.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you know exactly what you're looking for, this is the place to go. Be prepared to leave with a headache and slight nausea if you plan on browsing. Basically a great big warehouse with tons of books...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle p.

4.0 of 5 stars. The miles and miles of bookshelves at McKay's yielded several 75-cent paperbacks, a 1960s era engineering book, and an Estonian picture dictionary. But, despite all the shelves and titles, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zinzan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Old McKay, how do I love thee?McKay indulged the bibliophile in me (and how!) for five years I was in Knoxville. I fondly remember going to McKay, almost across the plaza from Kroger's and returning...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Great Selection by Sarah K. at InsiderPages

This is one of my favorite places to look for affordable books and lots of other things. It was the first place recommended when we first moved here and I asked about a place to get or trade books. And I read...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leaha M.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place for used books! It's a two-story building with books crammed in everywhere. They also sell used games and DVDs, but the price on these are sometimes iffy. The best discounts by far are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bette M.

5.0 of 5 stars. McKay's was once a small storefront on Kingston Pike; now they're located in an enormous warehouse off a major interstate exit. My, how things have changed.This is one of the best, if not THE best,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in to get a book for my flight home and walked out with about 10 paperbacks and 3 college textbooks. And the prices are so cheap! 50 cents for most of the paperbacks I got...a few dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not only the best used bookstore in the area, but possibly in the south. The fact that this isn't reviewed yet is another proof that the locals aren't on Yelp! I recently moved to New York, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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THE place for used books!

This is the best used book store ever! There's a good selection of books for everyone. The children's section is also huge! Plan to spend a lot of time browsing when you go. Everything is well-organi...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I love McKay's

I loved the 'old' McKays but I find the new one very pricey. I realize they have to pay for their new location, but I actually left there for the first time with only a handful of books. They DO have ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Huge Selection by D. B. at InsiderPages

You will not find a larger selection of used books, cd's, DVD's and videos anywhere in Knoxville. If you are looking for used paperbacks then this is the place for you. The prices are great. Just be warned the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Great Selection by Sheldon H. at InsiderPages

When visiting my son, I always make an effort to visit McKays. They stock gently used books, cds, movies etc. I often trade back in books from my personal collection so I can then purchase others that I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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McKay's

I really enjoy going to McKay's. They have a huge selection of books and DVD's and their prices can't be beat. I don't like their new location very much but at least it's much easier to find parking n...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Lots of Books

If your one of those people that can spend hours in a bookshop just browsing, then this is the store for you. It has so many books that you can't leave the store with just the one that you came to fin...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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bargain books by Stephanie H. at InsiderPages

McKay Used Book store is one of my favorite places! I love to get a good bargain on books. Many of the used books at McKay's look brand new and are very cheap. I am a teacher and I have furnished my classroom...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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A fun place to spend an afternoon

I can go into McKay's and spend an entire afternoon just browsing around. The variety is amazing. You can find books, CDs, DVDs, videos, you name it. I love that most of the items are priced very l...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Excellent selection and price by Tonya B. at InsiderPages

We love to go to McKays used books and cds with the whole family. We trade in our books, games, movies, and cds, so we can then buy other media selections that we want. This is a good way to keep our love for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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I could spend hours in this store by Lynn M. at InsiderPages

This is the place for book lovers! I have never seen a used bookstore that compares to this. The children's section is HUGE. There's a great selection of award-winning children's books at a fraction of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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A plethora of entertainment! by Brenda B. at InsiderPages

This is an exciting used bookstore.They literally have something for everyone.The store is very large and well laid out,with everything categorized.The prices are unbeatable,staffers are helpful and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Awesome bookstore by Sharon W. at InsiderPages

This is our most fun place to visit when we travel through Knoxville. They take books, cds, dvds videos etc and give us trade credit so we can then buy other bookx etc that we want. We almost never have to use...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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Awesome Book Store

Thier new "home" is absolutely fantastic. No more having to squeeze down the isles to get where you need to go. Wide range of selections and most of the books are in good-to-excellent quality.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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McKay Used Books & Cds by Courtney M. at InsiderPages

McKay's is one of my favorite places to buy books and DVD's. They have a huge selection and the prices are really low, especially on paperback books. The movies aren't arranged very well so it makes it hard to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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Used Books for Great Prices by Mary J. at InsiderPages

McKay Used Books has recently moved into a new location that truly matches the wonder that is McKay's. This book store has every type and catagory of book sold - if you are looking for it, they probably have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Books Galore! by A P. at InsiderPages

f you love books, you will be in paradise at McKay's. Their new warehouse is huge! There is an excellent children's book section and there is usually a good selection of cd's to choose from. There are so many...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Book Lovers' Paradise

If you love books, you will be in paradise at McKay's. Their new location is essentially a warehouse with aisles and aisles of books. There is an excellent children's book section and there is usual...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Greatest Book Store

I love this bookstore. The prices are the best. You can also sell books you no longer want. I always get trade credit for my books. You get a little more that way and you can use the credit to buy mor...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Great selection - bad staff

When I was back in Knoxville I used to go to this place a lot. The store has tons of used books in every category possible. You can trade in your old books for new ones. The prices are affordable and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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McKays Used Books and CD's

McKay's is one of my favorite places to buy books. They have a huge selection of books, CD's, DVD's, and games. They also have where you can trade in your old items for cash or trade. They don't give ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Books, Books, Books Everywhere!

McKay's is a great place to go and spend the entire afternoon. They have several books on any topic that you can think of. The only problem is that they do not have an inventory system so they don't e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Great Place to Browse

McKay Used Books has been in Knoxville for a long time - and they have grown a lot too. Buy or Sell used books, cd's or video games. They have now moved into a huge location off off Papermill. It is s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Got books?

Books are sooooo expensive now a days starting at about $20 a simple novel. If you are fed up with paying high prices and dont mind a used book, than McKay Used Books & Cd's is the place for you. It...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Thousands of Titles

McKays is your one stop shop for Used Books and Cd's. They have thousands of books and cd's from every possible genere. They even buy your books and give you cash or instore credit. The orginizatio...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Awesome Book, Movie, and CD Store

McKays offers a huge selection of used books, videos (VHS and DVD) and CDs at good prices. They have numerous genres and carry things from years past and current years and everything in between. McK...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Great Place to Trade by Shannon K. at InsiderPages

McKays buys and sells used books, movies, and CDs. You can decide whether to receive trade credit or cash for your items. They are a great place to get rid of things you no longer need, and a great place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Best Book Store ever by Elizabeth C. at InsiderPages

This is the absolutely best bookstore I have ever went to. It is the only place I buy books. My and my husband are there at least once a week. They have a huge selection along with great prices. The new...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Nice store for the treasure hunter

McKay Used Books and Cd's is really a hidden treasure in Knoxville Tennessee. I love this store. You can find great books and cds for really low prices. The only bad thing is it is unorganized which c...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Large used book store.

McKays has good prices and lots of books. They just moved to a new location on Papermill Drive that is huge. They also have DVDs, Video Games and the entire second floor is devoted to CDs!!!! The staff at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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They've MOVED! They're on Papermill now, I think. by Chris W. at InsiderPages

McKay's has moved, but it's a much better spot and worth the short drive. The warehouse-style store is clean and bright, well-marked, but still just disoganized enough to make you look for that perfect find....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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I just love going here and looking by Dana S. at InsiderPages

I love this place! You can exchange or sale books, CD's, DVD's and VHS tapes. But, what I like are the books. I buy them for my whole family. You can buy children's books there for .25 and other popular books...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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