Longbarn Killer Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 When somebody advertises an item for sale as describes is as "mint" condition. What would you expect it to be? I would expect an item to look brand new, work perfectly and have no marks or scratches.
RobertWhitehead Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_condition Mint condition is an expression used to denote the quality of a pre-owned good as displaying virtually no imperfections and being in pristine condition relative to its original production state. 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] But with that being said, some people take chances and post it as mint when it clearly isn't
Kranswurm Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Mint means as new Stems from coin collector description of a coin as if straight from the Mint
RobertWhitehead Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Sold by some guy working on an oil rig what happens if it is a "bargain" in "mint condition"
Dadbod Racing Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 what happens if it is a "bargain" in "mint condition" The platform you're trying to sell on won't publish the add cause you can't have a "bargain in mint condition". You'll get a message from the administrator to say that some text in your ad has been rejected, please edit your ad and submit for publishing.
splat Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 what happens if it is a "bargain" in "mint condition" If it's too good to be be true...
Pure Savage Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 what happens if it is a "bargain" in "mint condition"1. Can it sub 3?2. Has it only been used for racing?3. Less than 500km?
Pure Savage Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/368730-mint-large-silverback-space-20-with-105-shimano/ Maybe if you lick it, the dirt tastes minty?
GavS Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 the average hubber's version of 'mint' condition is very different to mine.
Eugene Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 For me, mint means it must look like it is brand new. Looking at some of the stuff in the classified, some people obviously have a different idea to me as to what "mint" means
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_condition Mint condition is an expression used to denote the quality of a pre-owned good as displaying virtually no imperfections and being in pristine condition relative to its original production state. 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] But with that being said, some people take chances and post it as mint when it clearly isn't^^this. No other "definition" or "opinion" is viable. The definition is granted by way of the process itself.
Vetplant Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/368730-mint-large-silverback-space-20-with-105-shimano/ Maybe if you lick it, the dirt tastes minty?What the actual... ?! Can we all please comment on these types of adverts, BikeHub Mob style? Mint means "rolling off the showroom floor" level of perfection.
gummibear Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 For me, mint means it must look like it is brand new. Looking at some of the stuff in the classified, some people obviously have a different idea to me as to what "mint" meansYeah mint is showroom new condition.No signs of wear or usage.
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