Mint Condition ?

[guillermovilas]

What do people mean with 'it`s in a mint condition' ?

[Mr Hyde]

I believe that metaphor has to do with coins. A coin in mint condition is newly minted or brand new. When someone claims that an item is in mint condition they are saying that it is nearly brand new with no signs of use

[atupdate]

Like a shiny new coin fresh from the mint that has never been circulated. No wear visible, no scratches, otherwise just like new and fresh from the box.

[mopar_man]

If you find that term used on eBay, it means that the item has scratches and marks on it and isn't actually in "mint condition". eBay is the worst place for that to be thrown around.

[stewart_photo]

Originally Posted by guillermovilas

What do people mean with 'it`s in a mint condition' ?

Since you're in Belgium, let me add to what the others said by pointing out the United States Mint is the department of the United States Treasury which makes and distributes United States coinage (metal coins). The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing handles paper currency. The United States Mint also maintains custody of the country's roughly one billion US dollars of gold and silver assets.

A shiny new coin in your pocket with no visible damage or wear is said to be "in mint condition," just like a brand new coin fresh off the stamping press delivered from the United States Mint. Over the years, the words "in mint condition" have also been used as an analogy or metaphor to describe other items "in brand new condition as delivered by the manufacturer."

Having said that, these words seldom have any real meaning since one person's "in mint condition" is rarely another person's "in mint condition." I could give examples, but I'll just say instead that a detailed description of the physical condition is always preferable to vague metaphors such as this.

stewart

[borno]

Originally Posted by mopar_man

If you find that term used on eBay, it means that the item has scratches and marks on it and isn't actually in "mint condition". eBay is the worst place for that to be thrown around.

You got that right mint SHOULD mean as new, the term "MINTY" really irks me it either is mint or it is not and this obviously means it is not. Minty means it tastes or smells like mint- maybe they pack some chewing gum with it

[little laker]

To me it's like new.

In camera terms it would mean no scratches, dents, fungus, ect. Must include any caps, cases and instruction manuals.

I'll forgive them if the box isn't included, however I know some people who expect to get the box in perfect shape as well.

[mopar_man]

Originally Posted by borno

maybe they pack some chewing gum with it

Ha! Good one.

[FotoPete]

The lens has peppermint growing out of it. :P

[mutley]

Originally Posted by Mr Hyde

I believe that metaphor has to do with coins.

Also, they say that the man who invented Life Savers made a mint.