So if record has never been sealed, you can't call it MINT can you?
Record grading, Using "Mint" as a grade for opened vinyl.
I have a very good friend who regularly calls me to update me on his latest vinyl finds. Almost every time, he claims to have found a "Mint" copy of a record.
I have noticed that he's far from unique in his very liberal use of the "Mint" grading designation.
I am interested in others' thoughts on using mint as a grade for opened vinyl.
Does "Mint" mean "as pressed", or does it mean absolutely flawless, which would exclude even some sealed copies that have imperfections?
On a side note, in many cases, when I hear a collector saying they found a "Mint" record, I am tempted to ask them if it is peppermint or spearmint... :)
I have noticed that he's far from unique in his very liberal use of the "Mint" grading designation.
I am interested in others' thoughts on using mint as a grade for opened vinyl.
Does "Mint" mean "as pressed", or does it mean absolutely flawless, which would exclude even some sealed copies that have imperfections?
On a side note, in many cases, when I hear a collector saying they found a "Mint" record, I am tempted to ask them if it is peppermint or spearmint... :)