Unfortunately, as has been pointed out, there are many who will stretch and distort a definition for their own ends. In addition, it often follows that something which has been very well cared for so there is no external damage is likely to be in good internal order. Certainly, if one has been kept pristine with little or no use, then it could be reasonable to call it mint but, even if outward appearance is superb, to suggest a camera that has been used to any degree is in the same condition as just manufactured must be incorrect.Īll that said, meaning and correct application changes over time, so if buyers now understand that 'mint' only refers to outward appearance, then it could be reasonable. This is when it can be somewhat misleading to use the expression for items such as cameras. The complication arises when there are unknown quantities such as wear and working lifespan to be considered. However, this is fine when an artifact is of itself and has no moving parts, such as coins, stamps, porcelain figures, to use examples already mentioned. The expression was then used to indicate when something was exactly as it was when first made. Obviously, this arose after the introduction of machine operated coin mints, so that when a coin had been freshly minted it was perfectly shiny and without any tarnish or mark. To be of 'Mint condition' an article should be in a completely unblemished state.
Someone who can't provide images often has something to hide. Pictures of second hand goods with nothing to hide go along way in helping a buyer determine whether or not a product is even worth looking at in person. However as alluded in a previous post, mint garners more attention than "good", or "gently used" or "lady driven" just to name a few. Mint had better be flawless, if it is not, do not use the term. However, upon opening it could be damaged and you would not have known ahead of time. The irony of course is that mint sealed is just an expectation of an unopened product.
I collect figourines as well and your definition about sums it up perfectly. You see this term tossed around everywhere where one is trying to sell their wares. It is in the best possible condition an item can possibly be in. If the gear has no flaws, scratches, scuffs, or other visible wear marks, it's in mint condition.Īn item described as in "mint condition" means, specifically, that the item looks as if it just came off the factory assembly line that there is not a single defect of any kind in the product. The term "mint" refers to condition, not how many shutter actuations.
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