On 8 Nov 2001, Static Beats doth wrote:
quoted 3 lines So here's my question.> So here's my question.
> If these MASK records are always bouncing around from the hands of buyers
> and sellers on Ebay how do they always remain in mint condition? Has no
one
quoted 2 lines ever played their copies of these records? Does no one ever touch them or> ever played their copies of these records? Does no one ever touch them or
> place them on a turntable? Does a needle never touch the record? If a
$350
quoted 5 lines reserve is a $350 reserve then shouldn't Mint be *MINT*?> reserve is a $350 reserve then shouldn't Mint be *MINT*?
>
> This question should not be mistaken as directed to the original poster.
> It's a general question regarding the oft ebay'd MASK series and "mint"
> vinyl auctions.
A lot of this is a re-interpretation of the word "mint." It's supposed to
mean "untouched by air, human hands, etc.," but it now means "no physical
imperfections, etc." And it's pretty easy to keep a record looking mint if
you take good care of it.
Generally, when it comes to records, the distinction between the above two
is "sealed" vs. "mint." A record can be played and stay mint, to most
people, whereas a sealed copy will automatically get a much higher price.
A mint copy of HAB2 can fetch upwards of $90US, whereas a sealed copy will
easily get over $120US.
It also goes without saying that any item's condition on eBay is a little
worse than advertised. The things I've sold I've tried my best to explain
their actual condition, and I get compliments from buyers who say that the
condition was much better than expected. So, it seems that most people
understand that the sellers are usually fibbing a little. Especially on
items that need to be used in order to be enjoyed.
derek
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