Hi All:)
What does MINT mean for Action Figures?
On eBay and other sites it says:
"Action Figures are not MINT, but they are in good shape"
and these toys are not in their packages
How can they be MINT if they are out of their packages?:)
Could someone explain the meaning of MINT to me?:)
Thank you:)
What does MINT mean for Action Figures?
On eBay and other sites it says:
"Action Figures are not MINT, but they are in good shape"
and these toys are not in their packages
How can they be MINT if they are out of their packages?:)
Could someone explain the meaning of MINT to me?:)
Thank you:)
System
79987 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
Mint means they're in perfect condition. If they're out of the package, it means theres nothing physically wrong with the figure and it comes with all of the accessories. If its mint in the package/on the card, that means the theres no bends or anything is wrong with the packaging. Its just a grading system.
Jason43
1494 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
What DS said, a flawless, unplayed with figure. Alot of people will argue that a figure is no longer mint once its been opened.
System
79987 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
Jason43
What DS said, a flawless, unplayed with figure. Alot of people will argue that a figure is no longer mint once its been opened.
Well, I see it as two kinds of mint. Yeah, the value does go down you open the figure or toy, but that doesn't make the product any less perfect.
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mostofthetime
Hi All:)
What does MINT mean for Action Figures?
On eBay and other sites it says:
"Action Figures are not MINT, but they are in good shape"
and these toys are not in their packages
How can they be MINT if they are out of their packages?:)
Could someone explain the meaning of MINT to me?:)
Thank you:)
JohnB23
55 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
I collect mint, loose GI Joe's from the 80's (82-88/89).
I'm pretty picky about condition....."mint" has to be stiff joints, new paint, new screws...basically...it looks like it just came from a package. I'll take one or two little imperfections (its hard to find some figures 100% mint, the paint can be very delicate and flake, rub off.....some of the Cobra soldiers can be hard to find with 100% intact cobra insignias). Or guys like silver pads, grand slam...those guys can be very tough.
So it might differ slightly for different figures.
I'm pretty picky about condition....."mint" has to be stiff joints, new paint, new screws...basically...it looks like it just came from a package. I'll take one or two little imperfections (its hard to find some figures 100% mint, the paint can be very delicate and flake, rub off.....some of the Cobra soldiers can be hard to find with 100% intact cobra insignias). Or guys like silver pads, grand slam...those guys can be very tough.
So it might differ slightly for different figures.
Some people put that word in their auction listing just to draw attention and entice the new collectors. You have to look into the seller’s credibility and make sure that they're not using the word loosely.
even tho i buy toys for my son i prefer MIB to open toys so i can be sure he's the only one that has had a chance to play with them.. currently trying to win him several MIB NA he-man vehicles off ebay.
mostofthetime
Hi All:)
What does MINT mean for Action Figures?
On eBay and other sites it says:
"Action Figures are not MINT, but they are in good shape"
and these toys are not in their packages
How can they be MINT if they are out of their packages?:)
Could someone explain the meaning of MINT to me?:)
Thank you:)
mint is basically when you buy the item... dont do anythin with it except place the damn thing in your display case and stare at it all day
arkitect
HenryNeil
1 Posts
11 years, 7 months ago
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jfreakofkorn
55 Posts
11 years, 3 months ago
something that has not been out of the package ( factory seal ) handled or played with ....