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Mint condition is an expression used in the description of pre-owned goods. Originally, the phrase related to the way collectors described 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 when it leaves the mint.[1]
Variations
The term mint condition may be used to describe a variety of collectible items, including action figures, dolls, toys, stamps,[1] records,[2] comic books and similar items.[3] The term may have a slightly different meaning in each case. For instance, when describing trading cards, "perfect" condition is used to describe the condition as it is when pulled from a pack, while "mint" would be new but opened. Similar graduations of mint condition exist for other collectibles based on their specific characteristics. For example, a postage stamp may be mint or mint never hinged.
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)
See also
References
- ^ a b Thorp, Prescott Holden (1953). The Complete Guide to Stamp Collecting. New York: Minkus Publications. p. 136. OCLC 2866199.
- ^ Shuker, Roy (2010). Wax Trash and Vinyl Treasures: record collecting as a social practice. Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing. p. 140. ISBN 0-7546-6782-0. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Benton, Mike (1985). Comic Book Collecting for Fun and Profit. New York: Crown Publ. p. 51. ISBN 0-517-55702-9.
- ^ "A guide to collecting barbies: preservation, finding and other tips". essortment.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13.