Poll--- Do you smell your cards?

[dog*dirt]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

The only real issue with this is that, from what I understand, the OP, Andrew, collects t205s not t206s. So you need to do the research again for the t205 set.

Actually I have a number of both T205 and T206 but more T205s. However the best smelling cards imo are T3 Turkey Reds

I started this poll because I thought it to be funny and interesting. The reason I began to use my nose was that a few years ago I bought a card and upon removing the card from the top loader it was stiff and brittle and had the smell similar to lighter fluid or turpentine. I have since found the sniff test as both enjoyable and a way to detect chemical alteration.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by dog*dirt

Actually I have a number of both T205 and T206 but more T205s. However the best smelling cards imo are T3 Turkey Reds

I started this poll because I thought it to be funny and interesting. The reason I began to use my nose was that a few years ago I bought a card and upon removing the card from the top loader it was stiff and brittle and had the smell similar to lighter fluid or turpentine. I have since found the sniff test as both enjoyable and a way to detect chemical alteration.

I guess I have just gotten it in my head that you are the t205 guy (along with J0shua Le.vine and @ndrew woo.dfin) as you three guys always show up in the t205 threads or in PM regarding t205s.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by dog*dirt

Actually I have a number of both T205 and T206 but more T205s. However the best smelling cards imo are T3 Turkey Reds



I started this poll because I thought it to be funny and interesting. The reason I began to use my nose was that a few years ago I bought a card and upon removing the card from the top loader it was stiff and brittle and had the smell similar to lighter fluid or turpentine. I have since found the sniff test as both enjoyable and a way to detect chemical alteration.

What do people so with those chemicals?

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

Ha I definitely do with old cards like T206 or N28s. That musty smell is usually a good indicator that it's authentic.

+1

[Cliff Bowman]

I've never smelled any of my cards, but when I was heavy into collecting 60's and 70's Marvel comic books I couldn't help but notice the odors they gave off when I looked through them, especially if they were uncirculated warehouse copies.

[auggiedoggy]

Does PSA smell the cards? Its all part of the authentication process, ... right?

[MooseDog]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

I did that while opening packs as a kid in the 60's & 70's since the slab of gum gave it a nice smell & I was the only recipient.

Likewise, I'll confess to snorting the bubble gum dust off of my Topps cards back in the day...