punker32 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I just got Burn Piano Island Burn from an ebay seller. The auction said it was "mint". The record is very dirty and scratched. Here's what the seller told me : "If you are buying vinyl you should know that Mint Used does not equal NEW and UNPLAYED. The record described in the auction is exactly what you got, a used mint copy of the LP that does not skip or have any deep scratches (only minor surface wear)." To me, mint does not have minor surface wear. Can anyone tell me what mint actually means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slymer Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm not an expert, but that definitely does not sound like "mint' condition to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedaykinx Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i would call this motherfucker's bullshit so hard. fuck that. theres a reason the term is 'mint' and thats because its as if its straight from the 'mint' meaning has not been put into circulation. yes its a coin reference. fuck that dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Dude, I don't think you should be able to call a record "mint" if it's lost it's v-card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalark17 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Ummm...he obviously doesn't know either, haha. Mint used would probably be near mint?? I would take that to mean that it is clean and has no scratches whatsoever. It doesn't sound like that's what you got. Happy Birthday, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punker32 Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Ummm...he obviously doesn't know either, haha. Mint used would probably be near mint?? I would take that to mean that it is clean and has no scratches whatsoever. It doesn't sound like that's what you got.Happy Birthday, btw. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would say mint is unplayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 he obviously misused the term mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I just got Burn Piano Island Burn from an ebay seller. The auction said it was "mint". The record is very dirty and scratched. Here's what the seller told me :"If you are buying vinyl you should know that Mint Used does not equal NEW and UNPLAYED. The record described in the auction is exactly what you got, a used mint copy of the LP that does not skip or have any deep scratches (only minor surface wear)." To me, mint does not have minor surface wear. Can anyone tell me what mint actually means? mint is A1, not a scratch or dent in sight. unplayed et al. that seller doesnt know his arsehole from his elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechevre Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 according to dictionary.com 5. unused or appearing to be newly made and never used: a book in mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalark17 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Give him a link to this thread. What now, BITCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbuysvinyl Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i'd call bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i think mint can be used, however the sleeve and vinyl better not have any dings or surface marks. If there is, i would call in near mint or VG. but then again im not expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nikki Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 that's pretty lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punker32 Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I bought it for 9.99, and paid $9 shipping cuz it came from Canada. This guy says he'll refund my $9.99 when he gets the record back. So I have to pay shipping twice? That's bullshit. I'd rather keep the shitty record and leave him negative feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalark17 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I bought it for 9.99, and paid $9 shipping cuz it came from Canada. This guy says he'll refund my $9.99 when he gets the record back. So I have to pay shipping twice? That's bullshit. I'd rather keep the shitty record and leave him negative feedback. Is it unplayably scratched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 fucking canadians pay $18.99 for a record pay $9 to ship it back get $9.99 back net result -$18 and no record sounds like a deal to me, where do i sign up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punker32 Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I bought it for 9.99, and paid $9 shipping cuz it came from Canada. This guy says he'll refund my $9.99 when he gets the record back. So I have to pay shipping twice? That's bullshit. I'd rather keep the shitty record and leave him negative feedback. Is it unplayably scratched? I haven't tried playing it yet. I want to clean it before I put it on my turntable. Mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Play it and let us know. But my initial reaction at getting the record as you described and the guy said it was mint, I'd drop him a note and call him out on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 ebay's got the "item recieved not as described" or whatever they call it in the dispute console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punker32 Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 But if you dispute it do you get the shipping money back too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalark17 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 But if you dispute it do you get the shipping money back too? I did. If I recall correctly, you can just enter the amount that you paid for it when it go to dispute it? I'm pretty sure anyway. but I got my shipping costs back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbuysvinyl Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 what was the sellers name just so we know not to buy anything from him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_condition Mint condition From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For the R&B group, see Mint Condition. This article does not cite any references or sources. (April 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. Mint condition is an expression used in the description of pre-owned goods. Originally, the phrase comes from the way collectors describe the condition of coins. As the name given to a coin factory is a 'mint', then mint condition is the condition a coin is in as it leaves the mint. Over time, the term "mint" began to be used to describe many different items having excellent, like-new quality. When describing trading cards, perfect condition is used to describe the condition as it is when pulled from a pack, mint would be new but opened. Mint condition is often used to describe a collectible item such as a model figure, doll, or toy that has never been removed from its box, or in some cases is as good as new without any scratches or other. The term is also very widely used in record collecting and comic books. Send that asshole seller this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 if you paid by paypal... fuck him with an item not as described and demand all your money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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