# Can we please have a firm grasp of what's MINT and what's NOT **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [April 30, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923 "2013-04-30T02:01:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![iYoYo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecc23a/32.png) [@iYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iYoYo)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/1 "2013-04-30T02:01:45Z")
It really ticks me when a trader sends a yoyo assuming I wont notice the small damages and claims it to be mint. I wont disclose the trader’s name but let this be a warning to everyone who trades with me or uses the B/S/T section for that matter. - You are wasting our time. Some people value their time very much. Some of us don’t have the luxury to be in the postal office everyday kiddies. - DO NOT blame the postal office. This kid says, and I quote, " I have had some bad experiences where USPS will open them and examine them for some reason and not tell me". In which country is this ever done? - Have some decency, apologize. I hate when they persistently argue with you claiming that they were “innocent”, " did not see those damage before", " blah blah blah". - Please don’t offer to compensate for it. Its shameful and unnecessary. It was bought with a desired condition in mind, in this case, MINT. That can’t be changed. Just pay for the shipping and have it returned to you. \* Heres a wonderful thread brought to you by LinksLegionaire. Take some time to look it over > **[Yoyo Damage Terminology (with pictures!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,59758.0.html)** > > There has always been confusion on what constitutes a ding, or a scuff, or a ‘pinprick’. Well I threw together this little guide to help alleviate some of that confusion. Know your terminology before engaging in BST activity! Let me preface this by... /RANT OVER ALSO PLEASE DONT JUDGE MY FEEDBACK STATUS. I HAVE PLENTY BACK AT THE NATION ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/2 "2013-04-30T02:03:39Z")
The PO will open and inspect contents in every country, actually. Although it is extremely rare unless shipping over some sort of border, even then it is rare. They will leave some sort of sticker or indictaion it was checked though. ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/3 "2013-04-30T02:34:09Z")
Mint=100% no dings perfect condition. No exceptions. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/4 "2013-04-30T02:36:59Z")
> [@Nemyo](#): > > Mint=100% no dings perfect condition. > > No exceptions. This. If you’re unsure that it’s 100% mint, just call it extremely near mint. Also, if you’re worried about the damage being shipped during shipping, package the yoyo better. Completely dissemble it and wrap each half individually. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/5 "2013-04-30T03:58:26Z")
> [@dingo54](#): > > The PO will open and inspect contents in every country, actually. Although it is extremely rare unless shipping over some sort of border, even then it is rare. They will leave some sort of sticker or indictaion it was checked though. These are true words. When your package arrives, you will usually know that it has been inspected. If you’re lucky, it will be re-taped. I had a package arrive that had clearly been inspected and they didn’t even seal it closed properly again! A miracle the yoyo arrived… :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Tuxedodave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/6 "2013-04-30T04:55:15Z")
Yeah mine was inspected. Re taped. Bad job too. Throw was fine though. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-firm-grasp-of-whats-mint-and-whats-not/52923/7 "2013-04-30T10:57:38Z")
Here is a previous thread discussion about that.  Hope this helps: > **[What is a Mint Condition Yo-Yo Anyway?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,46474.0.html)** > > I started to post this in “trader feedback” section, but it did not fit within the rules (Mods move as appropriate), so here goes: I decided to post this because overall I have had a positive trade experience. But, even when I have given positive...