Smoke-Free Environment

[mcap100176]

The previous post was correct with allergies. I also (if I remember) list items "smoke & pet free." While nothing serious, I have an allergic reaction to cats. It has never manifested itself from a card, I do it as a courtesy after I was once asked about a clothing article being sold.

[ibuysportsephemera]

When publications come from a smokers home, they can reek (as mentioned above). There is nothing that you can do about it either. I once bought a great vintage collection of yearbooks....but everything smelled like cigarettes. I tried kitty litter, fresh air, etc. Eventually I threw it all away...it had no value.

[mintacular]

I once bought an autographed Dan Marino jersey from a smoker. When I picked it up the whole house reeked of smoke so the Marino jersey itself did not stand out. Once I got to the show and displayed it, every person that looked at it commented about the smell of smoke on the jersey. By show's end, I practically had to beg a dealer to trade for it...To the smoker: you might not notice the smell of smoke on all your stuff but to a non-smoker you and your stuff stink to high-heaven.

[tbob]

Wow, being bashed on the Net54 Board for smoking! That's a first. You can smoke and also not smoke in your house and keep your cards in safes so they smell minty fresh just like in the home of a guy who has never picked up a butt in his life. By the way, even most smoking collectors realize the smell attendant with smoking and are turned off by the smell on paper and clothing memorabilia, we didn't lose our olfactory senses.