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Re: MIB listings when they are not MIB
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lugnet.market.theory
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Mon, 21 May 2001 04:27:16 GMT
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In lugnet.market.auction, Kevin Salm writes:
> MIB listings for items when they are not drive me crazy !!!
>
> I have a few routine searches that I use on Ebay within the Lego category [1].
> One of those is a search for 'MIB'
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> Now, one would expect that all items listed as MIB would be in that condition
> but that is not the case. Used sets with box are often listed as MIB.
> I don't care if it has only been assembled once and put immediately back into
> the box--it is no longer MIB.
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> Mint means Mint means that the item is in perfect condition and not altered or
> handled in any way. Postage stamps are mint only when they have not been
> handled with fingers and the sheet is perfect. Lego is mint only when the
> package is still factory sealed. If the item is not Mint, please do not use
> that description.
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> Remember, there are other terms that can be used when an item is less than
> mint. Some of them are NEW, NEW-UNUSED, NEW-NEVER USED, USED-EXCELLENT, etc.
> Even the term NEAR-MINT is acceptable to most people, IMO.
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> Please do not over-use the term MINT in describing auctions. It drives me
> crazy!!!
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> __Kevin Salm__
> ....Lego enthusiast for over 20 years....
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> [1] searching for Lego outside of Lego category is a waste of time
> http://listings.ebay.com/aw/listings/list/all/category1186/index.html
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> .
Yea, the way it gets used, you'd think they meant "Mine In Box". When
purchased, I guess they expect it to become YIB?
They're most likely trying to get a higher sale price for the term usage.
Pay it no mind unless the actual description states that it is factory
sealed and never used.
-Aaron-
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