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dog*dirt 03-14-2014 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bn2cardz (Post 1254029)
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 03-14-2014 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dog*dirt (Post 1254042)
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 03-14-2014 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dog*dirt (Post 1254042)
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 03-14-2014 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati (Post 1253577)
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 03-15-2014 09:06 PM
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 03-16-2014 11:40 AM
The real question should be ...
 
Does PSA smell the cards? Its all part of the authentication process, ... right? :D

MooseDog 03-17-2014 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay Wolt (Post 1253616)
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...


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