When I was new to eBay (many moons ago), the acronym/abbreviation that absolutely mystified me was OOP (I thought that there were a lot of people spelling "OOPS" incorrectly!) It was a while before I understood its meaning.
The following is a list of acronyms/abbreviations that are frequently seen on eBay ... if you think of any others that you'd like me to add to this abbreviated (ha, ha!) list, please e-mail me with them, and I'll add them. (A warm thanks to the eBayers who have contacted me with additions for this list ... I learn something new every day :o)
(If you find this guide to be helpful, please give it a vote at the bottom. Thank you!)
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ACEO -- ART CARDS, EDITIONS & ORIGINALS (small playing card sized work of art)
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ATC -- ART TRADING CARDS
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BIN -- BUY IT NOW
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COA -- CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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EUC -- EXCELLENT USED CONDITION
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FAQ -- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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GUC -- GOOD USED CONDITION
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HTF -- HARD TO FIND
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LE -- LIMITED EDITION
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LN -- LIKE NEW
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LOL -- LAUGH OUT LOUD (had to put this one in ... I thought it meant lots of love!)
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MFSL -- MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB (Company producing audiophile CDs)
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MIB -- MINT IN BOX
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MIP -- MINT IN PACKAGE
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MOC -- MINT ON CARD
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MoFi -- MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB (Company producing audiophile CDs)
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NARU -- NOT A REGISTERED USER
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NIB -- NEW IN BOX
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NM -- NEAR MINT
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NMINT -- NEAR MINT
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NORES -- NO RESERVE
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NOS -- NEW OLD STOCK (vintage items which are still NEW)
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NR -- NO RESERVE
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NRFB -- NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX
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NRFP -- NEVER REMOVED FROM PACKAGE
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OOAK -- ONE OF A KIND
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OBI -- Obi Strip -- a piece of paper folded around the left side of a Japanese music CD, or LP, or book with the title and other information, such as price -- quite collectible
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OOP -- OUT OF PRINT
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OVP -- ORIGINAL PACKAGING (German Originalverpackung)
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SE -- SPECIAL EDITION
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s/t -- SELF-TITLED
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VGC -- VERY GOOD CONDITION
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