Didn't know wher else to ask this (trading related)

[RegularX]

so what exactly is the difference between near-new, mint, and near-mint? i often took "mint" to mean "near-new". i'd just like to know before i make claims to people about having mint games then having any kind of discrepancies arise.

 

[Gustav Holst]

Near New-Impeccable condition, could've come right out of the shrink wrap
Mint-Has all booklets, and very good condition
Near New- All booklets, corners may be bent, otherwise good condition. Maybe a few superficial scratches.

 

[RegularX]

a few scratches on the CD/DVD or the case itself?

 

[Gustav Holst]

Most likely on the case. They'll usually tell you if the CD is scratched.

 

[whoknows]

I always thought near-new meant something along the lines of opened, played once or twice and never touched it again.

Mint I thought to be everything in great condition. No scratches on the discs.

Near mint maybe a couple very light scratches on the discs, maybe the case has a few blemishes.

Then again, just describe the condition well and you'll be fine (if you say near mint be sure to include why it's not mint).

 

[Trakan]

I think it really comes down to the person. One person's idea of mint might not be the same as another's. It's really a good idea to ask the exact condition of the game to see if it meets your standards.

I don't think it's really a question that has a definitive answer.