NIB

Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Classified Ad

NIB
Stands forNew in box
CategoriesWriting & Everyday

NIB stands for New in box, a classified ad abbreviation also used in business.

Describes an item that is unused and still in its original packaging, a key condition code in marketplace and collector listings.

Example: Stand mixer NIB, never opened, unwanted wedding gift, $180 firm.

Usage notes

Related codes include NIP (new in package), BNIB (brand new in box, common in the UK) and LNIB (like new in box) for items opened but barely used. Collectors distinguish NIB from NRFB (never removed from box), which promises the item was never taken out at all.

More classified ad abbreviations

  • M-F – Monday through Friday
  • MBR – Master bedroom
  • MIB – Mint in box
  • N/P – No pets
  • N/S – Nonsmoker or no smoking
  • neg. – Negotiable
  • NRFB – Never removed from box
  • NWOT – New without tags
  • NWT – New with tags
  • OAC – On approved credit
  • OBO – Or best offer
  • ONO – Or nearest offer

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