Why are they called like that?
2006-07-09 09:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by Jalisciense 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
"Mint" started with coin collecting -- indicating that the coin looks as if it just came from the mint.
Other terms depend on the product being described...
Pristine/Flawless - same as mint
Near Mint
Very Fine/Very Good/Very Choice
Fine/Good/Choice
Fair
Poor
2006-07-09 09:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mint condition refers to the minting of coins. When coins come off the presses, they are perfect, no flaws or they are destroyed. So they are said to be in mint condition. Or maybe they mean they taste like a junior mint.. not sure.
2006-07-09 16:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'mint' condition means that an item (usually for sale) is in absolutely perfect condition, and that there is nothing wrong with it. If a car is 'mint', it means that it runs perfectly, has a flawless interior and exterior, and has everything up to date. If a baseball card is 'mint' it means there are no rips, no tears, no folds, no marks, no fading, etc.
Other conditions are pretty much self explanatory. Excellent, Great, Good, Decent, and "As Is" (which often means poor condition)
2006-07-09 16:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by strictlyrouge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People use it to describe what an item is like... so.. if you were to buy an item from the store, fully packaged that is in "NEW" condition because it is NEW. It would also be considered to be in MINT condition because it's new. So, when somebody says in "MINT" condition then they're saying it would be like getting brand spanking new out of the box.. new. So, it could be described as being "LIKE NEW" or "MINT" or "A-1" or even "EXCELLENT" and "UN-USED"
2006-07-09 16:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mint condition means' Like new' , not sure about other conditions tho...
2006-07-09 16:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by STEVIL 15/M/LA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mint" condition is likening something to a new coin fresh from the mint where it was made, so perfect and unsullied.
2006-07-09 16:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by cobra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mint conditon is just like new. There are also "like new," "slightly used," "used," "very used," and "just plain worn out." LOL.
2006-07-09 16:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfect
Like new
2006-07-09 16:03:08 · answer #8 · answered by ricgrif 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋