Mint condition

Mint condition
For the R&B group, see Mint Condition.

Mint condition is an expression used in the description of pre-owned goods. Originally, the phrase comes from the way collectors describe the condition of coins. As the name given to a coin factory is a "mint", then mint condition is the condition a coin is in as it leaves the mint.[1] Over time, the term "mint" began to be used to describe many different items having excellent, like-new quality.

Variations

Vintage cars in optimal states of repair are commonly described as mint condition.

Mint condition is often used to describe a collectible item such as an action figure, doll, or toy that or in some cases is as good as new without any scratches or other damage. The term is also widely used in philately,[1] record collecting,[2] and comic books.[3]

Abbreviations include:[4]

  • NRFB – Never removed from box
  • MIB – Mint in box
  • MIP – Mint in package
  • MOC – Mint on card (For accessories sold attached to a card)

When describing trading cards, perfect condition is used to describe the condition as it is when pulled from a pack, mint would be new but opened.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Thorp, Prescott Holden (1953). The Complete Guide to Stamp Collecting. New York: Minkus Publications. p. 136. OCLC 2866199. http://books.google.com/books?id=IhYKGQAACAAJ. 
  2. ^ Shuker, Roy (2010). Wax Trash and Vinyl Treasures: record collecting as a social practice. Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing. p. 140. ISBN 0754667820. http://books.google.com/books?id=0KOR8shcjVUC&lpg=PA140&dq=vinyl%20record%20condition%20ratings%20%2Bmint&pg=PA140#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 2010-01-10. 
  3. ^ Benton, Mike (1985). Comic Book Collecting for Fun and Profit. New York: Crown Publ.. p. 51. ISBN 0517557029. 
  4. ^ "A guide to collecting barbies: preservation, finding and other tips". essortment.com. http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/guidecollecting_sznn.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-13. 

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