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I purchased a pair of Focal speakers from a seller on the other site. The speakers arrived fine but reeked of some funky floral/soap smell. I wiped down the speakers with multiple passes of distilled water followed by a quick drying. I eventually got rid of the smell. I still have the speakers after two years and continue to enjoy them.
I also purchased a pair of Aerial Acoustics on eBay from a seller in Colorado several years ago. They stunk of a strong mildew odor. Not receiving any satisfaction from eBay or the seller, I took the speakers completely apart and wiped everything down inside and out with denatured alcohol. I then left the cabinets completely disassembled for about ten days to air out in my garage. I eventually put them back together and enjoyed the speakers for about five years. I still have them. I might use them in my bedroom with a DAC and streamer.

You put it in the trunk of you car (boot) and take it to the car wash. Take the top off (don't loose the screws) set it and the cover on the ground and power wash it.

When you're done, shake the water off and take it home and put it in the oven at 450 over night.

When the fire department comes hand them the TOP and tell them you'll dispose of the bottom on garbage day. You get to keep the screws!!!

Buy a streamer, TT , a clothespin maybe. Bummer DUDE!!

Your lucky it wasn't next to a sanitation plant. :-)

I have had way more success selling my components on US Audio than Audiogon.  Oh, and it is a free listing without time limits.  

You know the flip lid on Rega CD players?  They make for a great ciggie ash tray.

I, as well, once purchased a used cable that arrived, absolutely stinking of cigar smoke....i cleaned it well with alcohol, and let it "air" for several days in my garage....all was well after that.....though I agree "shame on the seller", most smokers have no clue how their habit permeates everything around them