When did the definition of "new" change?

[Teufelhund]

My favorite is "as new." WTF does that even mean?

[Sharpienads]

My favorite is "as new." WTF does that even mean?

It means it's not as new as it once was but is still newer than it will be at some unspecified point in the future. Duh.

[Teufelhund]

It means it's not as new as it once was but is still newer than it will be at some unspecified point in the future. Duh.

that clears it up! Seems like "as is" would suffice.

[BlasterBob]

LANIB = Like ABSOLUTELY new in the box.

[roberth]

Let me think.

New only applies to guns bought from an FFL that are factory fresh.

Any gun sold by a private party is used, end of discussion.

As New in Box is a used gun unfired by any owner in 100% condition, includes box and papers.

Like New in Box is a used gun in 99% condition, maybe fired a couple/few times and includes box and papers. More than 10 rounds makes it less than 99% in my view.

I judge most used guns by the NRA used gun standards. Box and papers adds a little value to new guns and alot of value to guns like 1950s Smith and Wesson revolvers.

What do you guys think of my definitions?

[ray1970]

Let me think.

New only applies to guns bought from an FFL that are factory fresh.

Any gun sold by a private party is used, end of discussion.

As New in Box is a used gun unfired by any owner in 100% condition, includes box and papers.

Like New in Box is a used gun in 99% condition, maybe fired a couple/few times and includes box and papers. More than 10 rounds makes it less than 99% in my view.

I judge most used guns by the NRA used gun standards. Box and papers adds a little value to new guns and alot of value to guns like 1950s Smith and Wesson revolvers.

What do you guys think of my definitions?

I like it.