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Re: What is MINT
[Re: markopolo]
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09/06/2015 01:36
09/06/2015 01:36
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Pondman
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Concourse condition in my eyes. Would withstand thorough scrutiny without too many minor faults.
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Re: What is MINT
[Re: markopolo]
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09/06/2015 01:40
09/06/2015 01:40
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With a user name of marko'polo', I would have thought you'd know better than anyone Around here, 'mint' usually means it's in good condition/looks tidy/cool, etc. 'Mint' is often replaced with the word 'sick' by the kids these days. To some people though, 'mint' often means a combination of what you've said, depends on the area you live I think.
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Re: What is MINT
[Re: markopolo]
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09/06/2015 07:27
09/06/2015 07:27
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jimboy
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Mint was referred to as near as to showroom condition as possible. Nowadays however some peoples idea of mint can be a bit of the mark.
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: What is MINT
[Re: markopolo]
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09/06/2015 10:08
09/06/2015 10:08
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Strictly, it refers to a coin that has just been struck (or "minted") but is as yet uncirculated - thus, when related to a car, it *should* mean "as new" or "showroom condition"
However, as mentioned above, it is always in the eyes of the beholder (usually the seller) and is often seen through (very) rose-tinted glasses. It sometimes means "better than a few others I've seen", or simply "quite shiny"
Even the ridiculously good low mileage Plus we sold last year wasn't properly capable of being called mint, although it was by far the best Coupe I've seen in many years
Caveat emptor, always
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