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Old 11-23-2013, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera View Post
Unfortunately nothing really works for paper that has a heavy smoke odor (based on my 25+ year experience handling paper).

This week I too returned a lot to a mid size auction house because of a heavy smoke odor. I wonder if it is the same AH, maybe even the same consignor?

I think there are some sellers on eBay who don't realize the smoke odor because they are used to it. But a AH should realize it.

IMO, smoke odor is the most damaging issue with paper items...to me they lose all of the collectible value.

Jeff
Oh I'd say in another 100 years they'd lose that odour.
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