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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:02:08 GMT -5
I recently acquired one of my holy grail figures (Legends 5 Macho Man) Mint on Card. As soon as I opened the box it was shipped in, it hit me. Huge whiff of old cigarettes. I planned on keeping this one in box, but there is no way I can with the way it smells. But I'm worried that when I open it the figure and the shirt are going to reek too.
Do you guys have any suggestions for how to get the smell out of it if it does stink once I open it?
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Post by dollarbill04 on Feb 8, 2017 19:16:23 GMT -5
You weren't informed it was coming from a smoke-filled home? Seems like they should've made that known to you.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:20:04 GMT -5
I don't smoke so I have no idea, but what about just keeping it outside in some fresh air for a week or two? Do you have a place where you can do that without it getting wet?
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Post by Decky on Feb 8, 2017 19:23:13 GMT -5
For the benefit of your health I insist on taking it from you
No no, don't thank me. Just buy me a drink sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:46:54 GMT -5
I don't smoke so I have no idea, but what about just keeping it outside in some fresh air for a week or two? Do you have a place where you can do that without it getting wet? Not really, I could leave it in my garage. But I don't have a covered area outside I could put it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:47:16 GMT -5
You weren't informed it was coming from a smoke-filled home? Seems like they should've made that known to you. No I wasn't, I agree. |
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Post by BorrachoBancho on Feb 8, 2017 19:52:05 GMT -5
Yeah, I always see little disclaimers on eBay listings for figures coming from smoke-free homes. I never really gave it much thought as a big issue, but then again I usually buy loose figures that I wash up anyhow.
It's a long shot, but try tossing a bunch of fabric softener sheets into a pillow case, and bundle the figure up in that for a bit. I'm just throwing darts in the dark here though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:58:18 GMT -5
Another idea is to put it in a sealed container with some baking soda.
Baking soda eats odors.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 20:09:49 GMT -5
Yeah, I always see little disclaimers on eBay listings for figures coming from smoke-free homes. I never really gave it much thought as a big issue, but then again I usually buy loose figures that I wash up anyhow. It's a long shot, but try tossing a bunch of fabric softener sheets into a pillow case, and bundle the figure up in that for a bit. I'm just throwing darts in the dark here though. Not a bad idea, bad news is that I am allergic to dryer sheets though haha |
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Post by doubled on Feb 8, 2017 20:12:52 GMT -5
Just leave it outside in the sunshine. If it looks like rain, bring it inside. Sunshine does wonders for odors. Weird but true.
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Post by Sizzle on Feb 8, 2017 20:18:13 GMT -5
I got rid of the stench on my Jakks Al Snow by putting it in a bag of soap and water for a few days. It doesn't stink anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 20:32:16 GMT -5
I've always found using the washing machine works for me
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Post by rustyjohnson on Feb 8, 2017 20:35:52 GMT -5
I recently acquired one of my holy grail figures (Legends 5 Macho Man) Mint on Card. As soon as I opened the box it was shipped in, it hit me. Huge whiff of old cigarettes. I planned on keeping this one in box, but there is no way I can with the way it smells. But I'm worried that when I open it the figure and the shirt are going to reek too. Do you guys have any suggestions for how to get the smell out of it if it does stink once I open it? Buy one of those flat round white air freshners and put the fig in a box with it for a day? If it means that much to you - I hate that shirt and will trade you mine. |
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Post by Sexton Hardcastle on Feb 8, 2017 20:59:34 GMT -5
Maybe you should put it in a bag of rice.
Just kidding, but the exact same thing happened to me with an RSC ECW Punk. I was very disappointed.
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Post by hitman1072 on Feb 8, 2017 21:17:51 GMT -5
Any time I get figures that smell like smoke, I request a refund, or I open a case with eBay. Most of the time, the sellers agree to a refund. The other times eBay has sided in my favor.
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Post by Al_Snow_MotherF***ers on Feb 8, 2017 21:26:33 GMT -5
Use some tyler febreeze or take it out and leave it in a nice smell good place then hope for the best or return if your not liking it
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Post by tylergfromthe513 on Feb 8, 2017 21:28:20 GMT -5
As a smoker I can not smell said smell But I don't smoke in the house around my precious plastic.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 23:32:47 GMT -5
Got some awesome suggestions here. I'm gonna leave Mach in the garage until Friday to let it air out. If he still reeks I'll try the baking soda route.
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Post by WreckerJack on Feb 8, 2017 23:41:21 GMT -5
Maybe you should put it in a bag of rice. Just kidding, but the exact same thing happened to me with an RSC ECW Punk. I was very disappointed. That is ironic that its a CM Punk figure. Putting it in a sealed bag of baking soda should work tho. |
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Post by ARUN on Feb 8, 2017 23:43:53 GMT -5
I'm not a smoker but if you keep it say I'm your garage, wouldn't the smell gradually go away?
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