That musty odor....

[butchie_t]

I just received a really nice 1979 Topps Baseball set. However, it smells like it hung around in a basement for a lenghtly time. No water damage, the set is very crispy and minty, it just has a musty smell to it.

I dumped the box right away as it stunk the worse. The cards have the smell as well, not as bad but it is noticeable.

So, anyone have any thoughts as too how to get rid of the smell? I am 'airing them out now' and maybe that is the only method available to me. But if someone has other methods, I am all ears!

Thanks,

B. T.