Items NOT as described

[Bidoofdude]

What exactly do we define mint as? I think we should define it as "as it would come out of the factory, rather than in best condition. With this, QC issues in the factory would also count as mint.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Then there's my unopened Car Robot Ox whose blister has half come off the card. Does that count as MOSC? Yeah, I'm just gonna open this toy all the way and be done with it.

What exactly do we define mint as? I think we should define it as "as it would come out of the factory, rather than in best condition. With this, QC issues in the factory would also count as mint.

Aaargh! the words, they are all so vague!

Dunno about you guys, but I'm enjoying this thread!

[5FDP]

This thread is enough to give any MISB collector a heart attack

[UltraMarginal]

I've always considered MISB to mean that it's factory sealed, any factory defects are unknown. any box damage should be separately identified.

MIB means it's been opened, whether it's been taken out of the box or not isn't particularly relevant as it's no longer "case fresh"

MIB could mean that it's been out of the box, on display and transformed for an indeterminate amount of time, but it's back in the box with all parts and paperwork. Sticker application should be specified.

Loose, means no box, could be scratched or damaged, surface condition, joint condition, completeness of paperwork and accessories should be specified.


These are reasonable expectations, but I always ask if I'm not sure. or I just move on to the next listing if it looks intentionally vague.

[GoktimusPrime]

Semantically speaking, so long as the toy has never been used (i.e. isn't second hand), then it's mint -- especially if it is still in its original and unused condition showing minimal sign of aging.

mint /mɪnt/
adjective
* being in its original, unused condition
* unused or appearing to be newly made and never used
origin
Middle English: minten Old English: myntan = to mind, to intend

The idea of the "C10" toy is one that is perfect mint. If you're going to look for the toy that's in absolutely flawlessly perfect condition, then you're unlikely to ever find it. I knew a Star Wars collector who wore gloves when handling his collection. Yeah.

[DELTAprime]

I knew a Star Wars collector who wore gloves when handling his collection. Yeah.

Too many Star Wars collectors think their collection is priceless. Just look at rebelscum.com's Totally Ridiculous Auction feature. Always someone that wants $20,000 for a Phantom Menace collection.