Sean got it right.everyone knows what shape their cue is in and what a new cue looks like. Otherwise, there could be a more noticeable slight, ding, chip in the finish that's relatively minor and that qualifies.but if that flaw is conspicuous or there's several minor flaws, then the cue can't be described as "Mint - Like New".the seller had better describe the cue as very good or maybe even excellent or something else but "Mint - Like New" would be misleading and the seller had better be ready to offer a full refund under those circumstances. The bottom-line is when someone sells you a cue described as "Mint - Like New".you had better have to search hard and inspect really close to find the flaws but there will be flaws. Ultimately, using percentages (95% condition, 90% condition, 85% condition, etc), along with a description, offers a much better feel for the actual condition of a cue. I feel that terms like "mint" and "like new" should imply exactly what they are supposed to and inspire a level of confidence that other terms do not. As it turns out, there appears to be a small manufacturer defect in the new cue as well that I sent him so that is being resolved as well. I'm ultimately ok with the deal and not here to litigate in front of the "AZ Court". If you read the statement again, you find that it appears to be constructed deliberately, maybe implying that the word "mint" applies to the butt only, so I suppose one could argue that point, but that would be a stretch at the very least. The butt itself is indeed pretty close to mint condition, but the shaft has a fair amount of blueing. I have a mint condition fancy sneaky with 1 shaft with a brand new tip." I was wondering if you'd take a trade plus cash. Recently, I had a transaction with a fellow AZer who made the following comment in one of his original PMs. I believe the standard is even higher than "like new" because a "new" cue may have some minor flaws in workmanship but still be "new" per se. When applied to a cue, it should mean that the cue shows no signs of being used AND is in perfect condition overall. By any definition, "mint condition" implies that the item being described is in absolutely perfect condition. People who don't understand what "mint condition" means ought not to use the term.
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