Edward McKay used to be one of my absolute favorite places in Greensboro. What the heck has happened to this establishment? There was a time I could bring a brimming bag of books to the counter and get back some good credit or cash. And I always felt like I was getting a great bargain on almost every book or CD
I ever purchased there.
But not so much anymore .... I'm not feeling the love from Edward McKay's Used Books and More.
The "More" must mean, "Give 'em more and get less!" Because it's like an act of Congress for them to give you a few cents for your books.
Just the other day, I dragged an overflowing bag filled mostly with the classics. The Bostonians. Wuthering Heights. Black Beauty. Little Men. I could go on and on with the titles, but you get the idea. Some I'd even bought from their store for my own reading pleasure or because they were required by Guilford County Schools for either summer or regular school year reading. True, some of my books were older editions both in paperback and hardcover, but still in good, very usable condition.
Certainly book lovers couldn't possibly be above reading an older edition of a classic or any great piece of literature, even if it's in less than pristine condition. If you're like me, I enjoy a book with some character, one that looks like it's been passed around. A little bit of wear, a few dog ears, and some strategic underlining makes the book much more interesting for me. My mind wanders as to the stream of folks who have read the book before me. I also love it when someone has written something personal in the front cover for a birthday or other special occasion.
I'm definitely not complaining about the credit I received on the books that McKay's decided to take. I got back around $8.00 and change from whatever was deemed worthy to be placed upon their holy shelves. However, I left the shop with 3/4 of the books still in the bag.
Very annoying.
I'd love to know what it is Edward McKay wants and what it is he doesn't want. But who can figure it out?
