Maybe I'm being overly harsh, but I think some people need to learn about the English language!
If a guitar is described as MINT or PRISTINE or IMMACULATE I expect it to be like new.
- The definition of MINT is: "(of an object) in pristine condition; as new"
- The definition of Pristine is: in its original condition; unspoilt.
- Immaculate: "spotless, free from fault or flaw"
I don't expect to then read on in the ad that it has some scratches, or dents, or slight buckle rash, or a chip or two. Such guitars might be in excellent condition e.g. for their year ....but they are NOT mint!
Here are some examples - hopefully you'll get my drift!
- "Mint condition with only a light surface scratch on the back, frets have little to no wear". If its mint it should have no scratches and no fret wear!
- " Pure mint condition, with only minimal signs of wear (very slight buckle rash and some very slight discolouration of gold hardware)". How can a mint guitar have any buckle rash or discolouration!
- "Mint condition - "It is in 9/10 condition. There may be a tiny little mark on the back bottom." If it's MINT how can it be marked, and even the seller rates it only 9/10!
- "Absolutely mint condition for age, only some minor belt buckle scratches on the back of the guitar and one other minor scratch also on the reverse" Age doesn't come into it - it may be in excellent condition or even immaculate for its age, bit it's not MINT!"
- "SUPER CLEAN, MINT CONDITION. The front of the body is in an exceptionally clean condition with some slight tarnish on the Nickel hardware. The back of the body also super clean with slight surface wear barely visible, nothing nasty as this guitar has been well looked after and clean throughout having been stored away for many years. The neck is in great shape, smooth and straight with original frets having still plenty of life left in them." It (1970 SG) may be super clean for its year, but it's NOT mint!
Aaagh!!
I started out with nothing..... but I've still got most of it left (Seasick Steve)
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"has Fender decals. To be clear, it's NOT an official Fender, but plays as well as any Fender". No, it's a fake & you can't legally sell it.
There's a similar thread running on OT.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/88192/crap-classified-ads/p1
Of course, some people around here probably need to not take things too much at face value!
It's a good opportunity to just scroll past if you don't like the topic....
Just saying like.
(apart from a few knocks and the odd bit of scratchiness)
£more than new.
Don't be daft - I mean, that's like having alcohol free beer...what's the point of that?!
It must be one of those forum 'in jokes' that we all love.
http://i.imgur.com/7yHAuny.jpg
I always thought that "mint" meant that i was in the same condition as when it was manufactured - as a coin would be when it was minted.