colterphoto1 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Friday chit-chat MINTY I seem to recall the original ebay ad from a few years back where a speaker was described as being 'minty' and we've been using that term lovingly on and off since then. Does anyone remember exactly what ad that was or the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I would think "minty" was a step down from "mint". Interesting question, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 My take on this is that "minty" is a huge distance away from "full mint quality", designed to make you think that $99.99 is a bargain compared to $100.00. The "grey" area of communication covers a lot of territory and puts more money in your pocket. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I remember the thread. Point of "minty" is making a claim as to item's excellent condition while not making the fraudulent claim of "mint" It would often be a red flagged description, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Minty mint? I don't know either, but was thinking of coins from the treasury, wrapped/sealed. Maybe after opened, not mint. May require explanation like, Never been plugged up! In which case I might say,"Please plug it in", so as to not receive a DOA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I remember that when I bought my lascalas folks on this forum were using that term in the thread that pointed to them. That was about 3 years ago. I'd have to search for it. Not sure if that ws the first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 In terms of coins, "uncirculated" would be mint condition, but sealed. Mint condition can still be circulated, but unblemished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Honestly, I thought it was a take off from the Mouthwash............."Minty Fresh Breath"...................JMHO........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 i think some guy from des moines was selling some chewing gum from a rick monday baseball card and said it was still "minty." last i saw the bidding was at $12.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Minty, is a sellers word ................. A Minty speaker, how does one know? Does one lick it to find out if it's Minty ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I think it's probably intended to communicate "near mint" or "really nice". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 "Minty" - who started it? I think it was a guy named Wrigley...or maybe it was his son, Junior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Motorcyclists have been using it since long before ebay... to describe vehicle condition. A minty bike vs. a crunchy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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