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Re: [OM] ABUSE OF THE TERM MINT

Subject: Re: [OM] ABUSE OF THE TERM MINT
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 08:47:07 -0400
I thought "minty" was the "ultimate mint", or "more than mint", like "mint
+"
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt BenDaniel" <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 1:30 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] ABUSE OF THE TERM MINT


> In my experience, "minty" means "almost mint". However, what usually shows
up is EX+ or EX++.
>
> Whether you rate using "mint"/"EX" or numbers (e.g. 8.5/10) there's some
subjectiveness to the claim.
>
> On a few occasions I told an *bay seller that their lens was not in the
condition they claimed. I requested a full refund, or, if we could agree on
a compensatory amount for them to refund me, I would just keep the lens, and
most likely give them a very positive feedback.
>
> For sellers I have not been able to reach agreement with, I would give
them neutral or negative feedback. Of course, you have to be prepared to
expect non-positive retaliatory feedback from the seller. However, it's not
all bad if other sellers become aware that you have higher-than-average
standards.
>
> Matt
>
> At 20:33 19-05-03 +0930, Tim Helps wrote:
> >And also, what the heck is "Minty"??  Next below Mint is Excellent isn't
it?
> >A Minty here in Australia is a pepermint flavoured lolly (or sweet to you
> >yanks).
> >
> >and what about Mint - (Mint minus) ??  I need a math degree, now wheres
that
> >HP41c of mine?
> >
> >
> >> I agree. The term Mint is WAAAAAAY over used. When I go into a store, I
do
> >not want minty fresh. I want peppermint, or spearmint. Not some poor
minty
> >imitation...Mark
>
> --
> Matt BenDaniel
> matt@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://starmatt.com
>



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