I was lucky enough to buy a few a couple of years ago through Ebay that just looked and smelled straight off the packet. I also got one from a girl on the boards that she had taken off the card because it was badly damaged. It too is mint.
They are one of the few sets I really want all of, but at the same time, the only set that I really want to have in as mint condition as I can.
My appreciation for this group grows. I guess I just ran into manky ones when I started recollecting (never having one as a child) and that turned me off. But I have found a few nice ones since that have won over my heart. Just like baby sea ponies, just like twinkle eyes. Those pony rascals!!!