near-mint
Barely showing wear
Near-mint describes an item in almost perfect condition, with only the slightest signs of wear or handling.
The term comes from collectibles grading—coins, comics, trading cards, vinyl records—where mint means factory-fresh and untouched.
Near-mint commands high prices but acknowledges minor imperfections: The baseball card is near-mint, just a tiny soft corner.
State or stipulation
- gradeClassification by rank
- gradedAssigned a score
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- vintageQuality from past eras
rare · pristine · unplayed · sleeved · PSA · card · comic · vinyl
condition
State or stipulation
- gradeClassification by rank
- gradedAssigned a score
- collectibleObject worth amassing
vintage · rare · pristine · unplayed · sleeved · PSA · card · comic · vinyl · record
fine
Acceptable in quality
poor · gem · uncirculated · raw · centering · corners · edges · surface · whiteness · gloss
unopened
Not yet accessed
original · tags · factory · shrinkwrap · blister · carded · MIB · deadstock · vintage · toy