Well, I thought "proof" is a limited run of coins minted
primarily as collector items. Sort of like the LX-2000. They
would be expected to be mint, of course.
And the <sarcastic mode> was meant to be humorous, I mean,
people I know don't talk like that. And going out of my way to
make it clear I was being sarcastic, I thought would be taken to
be in fun. It certainly was more apparent than a smiley face.
But, I guess one man's sense of humor is another man's rudeness.
--Tom
Chris Brogden wrote:
>
> On Fri, 9 Mar 2001, Tom Rittenhouse wrote:
>
> > Well, no. Mint comes from coin collecting. It means just like
> > it came from the mint with no signs of wear what so ever, even
> > the little rough edges from the stamping press are not worn.
>
> If you're talking about coin collecting, then even that has a grade above
> mint called "proof." Proof is fresh from the mint, absolutely
> perfect. This could easily be the effect that the seller was trying to
> convey by saying Mint+. Personally, anything Mint or over I assume to be
> in perfect shape. Even if we all agree what the terms mean (not going to
> happen), then we'll still have different opinions as to judging a lens
> Exc+ or Mint-.
>
> > So why the sarcasm? If we all do not use the terms the same way
> > they become meaningless. How can you tell what you are buying
> > if mint means a few scratches to one seller, and to another that
> > it still works, rather than what you would expect it to.
> > Believe me a serious collector that paid mint prices for a
> > scratched camera would be very angry, and so would I.
> > --Tom
>
> I think the sarcasm was rude. What you say in this paragraph is logical
> and makes sense. I would much rather have seen this paragraph instead of
> the sarcasm as your first reaction to the post. One is rude; the other,
> constructive.
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