Mint Definiton?

[K-22]

One of the newer forum members has a gun and presentation case for sale in the classifieds.
The member uses the word "mint" in the description of the case.
In my opinion, It is far from "mint", as it has been modified a great deal, and is not in original condition.
I pm'd the member , to avoid thread crapping, and advised him that the item was far from original.
It would appear his definition of "mint" would be based on lack of apparent visual defects, regardless of originality.
Also, the case is not original to the gun.
What say you all?
Best,
Gary

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[Xaevian]

I say beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder.

Ask 10 people, get 10 different answers. Ask the seller, get the info you need.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Mint , to me at least...
It is exactly as how the firearm left the factory.
Never been shot or used...and with no modifications.

In my experience.....
Some firearms are indeed mint...most are not.
Andy

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Mint condition - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[K-22]

I say beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder.

Ask 10 people, get 10 different answers. Ask the seller, get the info you need.

Yeah, right.
Based on my observations, the more beer, the more beauty the drinker beholds.
Also known as "Beer Goggles".

 

[guntrunw]

I would say "mint" is in perfect condition. As, like a coin that not been circulated and shows like it just came from the Mint.

 

[Velzey]

When it comes to firearms, mint is means just that. Unfired new in box.

Fired, modified, = far from mint.
It's used

 

[CamoDeafie]

When it comes to firearms, mint is means just that. Unfired new in box.

Fired, modified, = far from mint.
It's used

And.. don't most reputable companies test fire their wares before shipping to FFLs for retail?

 

[TTSX]

Mint condition means it was cleaned in listerine

 

[Flopsweat]

Mint condition means it was cleaned in listerine

...but only specific ones.

 

[Yarome]

It is exactly as how the firearm left the factory.
Never been shot or used...and with no modifications.

This.

If the original case is part of the deal I would also expect items/accessories originally shipped from the MFG to be included. Unless otherwise specified.

I get that there can be perception differences, but it doesn't matter how a seller feels about their wares. All that matters is what the commonly held expectation of the buyer might be by the language used in the description. Anything else is misrepresentation.

 

[Flopsweat]

This.

If the original case is part of the deal I would also expect items/accessories originally shipped from the MFG to be included. Unless otherwise specified.

If you leave a permanent fingerprint on a coin, it's no longer mint.

There is, of course, a slang use of the word "mint" that has no relation to the condition of items for sale, and instead just means "cool" or "nice", words no one under 25 would think of using.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A mint is that nice tasting candy that leaves you with fresh breath....
Just don't try the blue ones in the men's restroom....
Andy

 

[Yarome]

A mint is that nice tasting candy that leaves you with fresh breath....
Just don't try the blue ones in the men's restroom....
Andy

To be fair... the blue ones aren't supposed to taste like mint.

I'll tell ya... they taste NOTHING like blueberries either!!

 

[thekingoftroy]

Unfired/unmodified in the original box with original paperwork.

 

[raftman]

Generally agree with the consensus. Mint means as it shipped from the factory, meaning not used or modified, including original packaging and accessories… but I could see how some might use to mean un-used.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

This is mint !

 

[Flopsweat]

This is mint !
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I can see you mint what you said.

 

[Mikej]

So a gun is supposed to be used/fired. I feel a "Gun/Firearm" listed as mint, to me would mean, lightly used, low round count, with no outstanding imperfections or non-firing related handling marks. Above "Mint Condition" would be "New/Unfired Condition". But that's just me.

 

[Yarome]

..... to me would mean, lightly used, low round count, with no outstanding imperfections or non-firing related handling marks.

For me, the absolute best you could label that with would be "like-new". Absolutely perfect in every respect, although owner fired/used.