near-mint

adjective

close to mint; near mint

Meanings

adjectivenear-mint (not comparable)
  1. not comparableclose to mint; near mint

    "The pricing column in this edition represents the estimated value for near-mint condition copies of the records listed."

    2007, Jerry Osborne, Presleyana VI - the Elvis Presley Record, CD, and Memorabilia Price Guide
  2. not comparableof, or related to something that is in the near mint condition

    "This leaves an item which is a defect-free collectible, acceptable anywhere at the near-mint price."

    2011, Stuart W. Wells III, Universe of Star Wars Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition
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APA

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Chicago

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