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I don't get why people put "mint" it means literally nothing, but gives the impression your some sort of dodgy Arthur Daley type used car salesman.

As new should mean everything is there. I mean if you bought it new you would get a manual.

Whilst I agree it looks pretty scammy from purchaser, seller hasn't been 100% in describing auction. "As new" apart from missing manual is description would have been fine.

I bet you can buy one as a spare for a tenner or so from Nikon.
 
robskinner said:
I don't get why people put "mint" it means literally nothing, but gives the impression your some sort of dodgy Arthur Daley type used car salesman.

As new should mean everything is there. I mean if you bought it new you would get a manual.

Whilst I agree it looks pretty scammy from purchaser, seller hasn't been 100% in describing auction. "As new" apart from missing manual is description would have been fine.

I bet you can buy one as a spare for a tenner or so from Nikon.
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You didn't actually read the advert, did you?

Here I am selling my Nikon D60, as I bought it on a bit of a whim.
This was my first D-SLR camera, and I am very impressed with it, here's an idea of what the camera is capable of:
http://s1056.photobucket.com/albums/t379/k_gosshawk/D60 Shots 12 06 12/

As you can see from the pictures, the kit comes in original box and is all in mint condition, the only thing worth noting is that the lens that is included is "Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED" which is not a VR lens, but I never used VR to be honest.

If you have any questions, please contact me.
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"the kit comes in original box and is all in mint condition"

This does not imply or deny the presence of a manual.

Would probably have been a good idea to specifically mention that the manual wasn't included in the box... but the op hasn't done anything wrong there...
 
robskinner said:
I don't get why people put "mint" it means literally nothing, but gives the impression your some sort of dodgy Arthur Daley type used car salesman.
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According to eBay, 'MINT' is a valid term to describe wares for sale.

The term allegedly comes from coin collecting, describing a coin as being in the same condition it was when it was minted. The term is also prevalent in stamp collecting to refer to a stamp which has been unused.

That being said, I'd never use the term to describe something I'm selling, much in the same way that I'd never describe somebody who is wealth as being 'minted.'
 
Theophany said:
According to eBay, 'MINT' is a valid term to describe wares for sale.

The term allegedly comes from coin collecting, describing a coin as being in the same condition it was when it was minted. The term is also prevalent in stamp collecting to refer to a stamp which has been unused.

That being said, I'd never use the term to describe something I'm selling, much in the same way that I'd never describe somebody who is wealth as being 'minted.'
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Thats not an ebay guide its a guide on ebay by a member thats quite different.

Yes your correct on the minted bit, its then abbreviated to mint and has become pseudoslang to mean perfect. Thing is if its perfect then say so, that has a clear meaning in the dictionary. Imagine if you went to court, would a judge consider mint to mean perfect or something else.
 
robskinner said:
Thats not an ebay guide its a guide on ebay by a member thats quite different.

Yes your correct on the minted bit, its then abbreviated to mint and has become pseudoslang to mean perfect. Thing is if its perfect then say so, that has a clear meaning in the dictionary. Imagine if you went to court, would a judge consider mint to mean perfect or something else.
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Well, as I said, I wouldn't personally use it, but if you think flat caps, fur coats and sovereign rings make you look like a respectable businessman then it's a great term to use! :)
 
crinkleshoes said:
You didn't actually read the advert, did you?



"the kit comes in original box and is all in mint condition"

This does not imply or deny the presence of a manual.

Would probably have been a good idea to specifically mention that the manual wasn't included in the box... but the op hasn't done anything wrong there...
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For some reason I though he listed as new, must have picked that up from the thread and missed it.
Still even used says :
"Used

An item that has been previously used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or an item that has been returned to the seller after a period of use. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections."

A missing manual is an imperfection, I mean without the manual you cannot expect to get half the benefit from the camera.

A PDF link or a copy of the PDF is pretty close to meeting what a reasonable person would expect, but if hes a scammer then hes going to push hard.

Question is why doesnt the OP have the manual, if its that new and bought on a whim surely its not going to be that hard to find.

Personally I find those that keep everything, manuals etc tend to keep better care of items than those who lose parts etc. Generalisation I know, but thats my life experience of these sorts of thing.
 
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