Cards that smell

[Celebrindor]

I recently obtained a large number of cards that would be mint, except for the fact that they reek of cigarette smoke.  Does anyone have any experience making cards *not* smell?  For example, I was thinking of leaving some of the cards near an open window (when it gets a bit warmer), and hoping they air out (out of direct sunlight of course).  Does anyone know if something like this would work, or are the cards permanently ruined?

[l0qii]

Put them in a well sealed box, like a rubbermaid container or the refridgerator, along with a small box of baking soda. Let it sit for a few days or until the smell is significantly gone.

[Mr.C]

Put them in a well sealed box, like a rubbermaid container or the refridgerator, along with a small box of baking soda. Let it sit for a few days or until the smell is significantly gone.

Funny, we were having the same discussion @ MOTL the other day...

[johnstown713]

I bought a Beta Twister off ebay that has this horrendous odor.

[l0qii]

I once bought a collection that smelled of pot and incense ;)

This could become a runaway thread. What smells have you found on your cards? :)

[hammr7]

The only weird smell I have found is tobacco.  I just let the cards air out for a week or month or two.  If the card is good, and has the tarry grime on the edges, I just clean it up with one of those citrus-smelling cleaners.  After a while the smells, both good and bad, are completely gone.

[sylvanstu]

smell of cards whocares ;D have you been to pastimes in the summer for the june prererlease now that is smell. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

[Giediprime41]

I once bought a collection that smelled of pot and incense ;)

You're the one who bought my spare collection. ;D ;)
If those cards could talk, i'd be in jail. [smiley=evil.gif]
Nevermind.
Darren