Defining Condition of Games
How do yall grade your games?
Since recemt;y getting involved online with my gaming endevors, I've noticed that I had previously been kind of under valuing the conditions of some of my games.
I see people online describing items using the terms excellent, very good, good, acceptable, near mint, mint, perfect, etc. But what do all those terms really mean?
I've seen people describe items as near mint, but with crushing to box.
I've also seen items described as "mint," but with a scratch on the label.
Does "mint" not really mean M.I.N.T. anymore? I always thought mint meant without flaws, or perfect.
So do you guys and gals think a game can be mint and still not perfect? Like would a 9.5/10 or even 9.8/10 condition game be considered mint or near mint to you?
Would love to hear everyone's opinions on this.
Since recemt;y getting involved online with my gaming endevors, I've noticed that I had previously been kind of under valuing the conditions of some of my games.
I see people online describing items using the terms excellent, very good, good, acceptable, near mint, mint, perfect, etc. But what do all those terms really mean?
I've seen people describe items as near mint, but with crushing to box.
I've also seen items described as "mint," but with a scratch on the label.
Does "mint" not really mean M.I.N.T. anymore? I always thought mint meant without flaws, or perfect.
So do you guys and gals think a game can be mint and still not perfect? Like would a 9.5/10 or even 9.8/10 condition game be considered mint or near mint to you?
Would love to hear everyone's opinions on this.
Comments
Here's a thread with the basic discussion on the topic going on.
It's seems to be the consensus that there is no consensus as to what most of these terms mean. Even "mint condition" has people who'd stretch the term...and I'm sure something that's "broken" to one person is fine to another. (Imagine selling a NES console to someone who puts a dirty game in that won't boot and claims the console is broken)
Keep this in mind for other collectibles like games. Flaws from the factory like plastic mold irregularities are acceptable as "mint", but any signs of wear would be "near mint" or worse.
It's best to use your experience and review the pictures when looking online for games. People's descriptions aren't always so reasonable when they're motivated by profits.