near mint
Barely any wear
Near mint describes an item in almost perfect condition, with only the slightest signs of wear or handling.
The term comes from collectibles—coins, comics, trading cards, vinyl records—where grading systems distinguish between mint (flawless) and near mint (virtually flawless): The first pressing is near mint, maybe a light scuff on the sleeve.
Near mint commands high prices but acknowledges that true perfection is rare.
- conditionState or stipulation
- like newNearly pristine condition
- pristinePure and untouched
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- gradedAssigned a score
packaging · sealed · vintage · rare · excellent · flawless · original · unplayed · boxed · out of box · crisp · sharp · untouched · sleeve · preserved · factory sealed · gem · uncirculated
- product conditionnew, used, refurbished, like new, good
- untouchedpristine, intact, untouched, unspoiled, unaltered
- book conditionsnew, used, good, fair, poor
- card collectingtrading cards, baseball cards, sports cards, football cards, complete set
- Collecting Hobbyback issues, first editions, binders, protective sleeves, display cases
- grading termsexcellent, very good, good, fair, poor
near mintworthless
Lacking any value
undesirable · bargain bin · cull · reject · unsellable
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