Mint condidtion 300D Not mine 15,000 mi. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Graplr · #1 02-10-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

That still doesn't explain how the car can be called; "Mint," and; "Please note: there is a small buckle on the left front fender." How could the car be both.......and what constitutes "a buckle?" A collision of some degree comes to mind. A fellow on another forum claims his '72 Ford F250 is 'mint,' yet is rusting-out on the wheels and rocker-panels 360 degrees. Some use words that just don't fit the goods...... I'll be interested in what the forum member from Toronto, Canada discovers - if the seller will chance it being viewed by a non-bidder -which I would seriously doubt he would chance, before locking-in the highest bid - provided the Reserve is met.

I agree with the mint statements. Mint is WAY overused by people selling things. Mint is the same as BRAND NEW condition. You stated the defects so as you stated it truly can't be in mint condition.

Skid Row Joe · #2 02-10-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Graplr

I agree with the mint statements. Mint is WAY overused by people selling things. Mint is the same as BRAND NEW condition. You stated the defects so as you stated it truly can't be in mint condition.

Correct.

Last Spring a buddy of mine travelled to Montgomery, Alabama, from Omaha, NE. to see a misrepresented 'Mint' '63 Chevrolet Corvette - a white coupe - A/C, PS, PB - 4-speed, etc. with somewhere around 70 color pictures on the Internet. The Vette was part of an 'exclusive collection' of cars. Turns out the Corvette was only gorgeous on the Internet pictures. My friend is a collector of old Chevy's '57s etc. and he said the car started to look sorrowful from 15 feet, and got worse the closer he got. Wouldn't start - needed a jump, windshield wipers inoperable, buckle on the front right fender, and on, and on. He spent $425.00 flying in for two days to buy a car with an asking price of $69,000.00 - one would think it actually was 'Mint.' The owner of the collection stated over the phone; "that he would pay all travel expenses, if not as represented." My buddy billed him for $425.00 and sent the list of about 40 defects the car showed - the guy sent him a check, believe it or not.