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Mint Condition, Doesn't Anyone Know What It Means

You used to see one or two things that said "MINT" condition, You new if it was over a month old that wasn't possible...Now I see Dynaco amps that are 40-50 years old, that say "MINT"...I don't think that I ever bought anything new or used that was mint....Do people know what it means ????
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porziob
316 posts
 
Mint should be indistinguishible from new. Think virgin. 99.9% of gear for resale has lost its cherry.
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soundsgreat
16 posts
 
Cherry, now that's a good word.
The Dictionary said...
noun: a plant where money is coined by authority of the government.
noun: a candy that is flavored with a mint oil.
noun: the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied.
The adj. meaning "perfect" (like a freshly minted coin)

Mint condition:
A colloquial term for a vehicle that has been kept in, or restored to, perfect condition. Also called "cherry condition."
Mint Condition
A house or anything that is as close to new as possible.
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