ravaling 0 Posted January 20, 2007 what does mint mean to you? no rips , bad staining , or like new straight of the factory when buying second hand leather interior Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted January 20, 2007 as good as new , which it never can be so mint shouldnt be used unless something is 2nd hand but has never been used most people by mint mean in good condition , no rips ,tears or bolster wear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted January 20, 2007 It's a vastly overused term IMO Mint, to me , means 'in brand new condition' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Mint means it's exactly the same as if it's new. Not a single negative thing could be said about it. Moving to General seeing as though this isn't a technical thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted January 20, 2007 its the taste of toothpaste. :) no wear and tear, basically like new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 20, 2007 Yip as above, brand new and unmarked. Like it came from the factory.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted January 20, 2007 I would use mint to describe anything that was used but with no marks damage or signs of wear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Mint; somthing that takes your breath away 8) Vastly overused,then you have the mint for its age anyone seen a 18 year old mint? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Mint; somthing that takes your breath away 8) Vastly overused,then you have the mint for its age anyone seen a 18 year old mint? do you mean "bad" breath :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Sorry to Hijack,is your car on Ebay vr6 south? Might have seen your car or similar reg only yesterday unless they are using your pix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Sorry to Hijack,is your car on Ebay vr6 south? Might have seen your car or similar reg only yesterday unless they are using your pix I hope not. It's been in the garage for the last few weeks. It was still there this morning when I looked. I'm off to check Ebay... My old Storm Grey VR is coming up for sale soon, the new owner is moving house and is selling due to not having a garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Mint - second hand, but as new! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny_L 0 Posted January 21, 2007 I'd say mint should mean exactly as it came from the shop/factory, never used, but as it's not direct from the shop, can't be considered new. Here's some useless information for you, I was going to ask if anyone knew where it came from, but did a quick google search and came up with this... The term "mint" apparently comes from coin collecting. When coins leave the royal mint, they are no longer brand new, but they are fresh from the mint, therefore they are "mint". The term "minted" meaning rich also derives from the royal mint. Didn't know that, didn't need to know it either, but it's a bit of pub ammo anyway :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
