This is for a Matchbox Model. NEAR MINT = ITEM WILL HAVE A FEW MINOR EDGE NICKS OR SLIGHT DECAL LOSS TO THE EDGES. EXCELLENT = BOX WILL SHOW MORE CREASING OR SLIGHT AGE WEAR/TEAR. I WILL NOW NEVER DESCRIBE A BOX AS MINT DUE TO TO PEOPLE FINDING A MOLECULE OF A CREASE AND COMPLAININ G.