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That Other Audiophile Website

I purchased a cd player from a seller on that other audiophile website. When I took it out of the box it reeked of cigarette smoke. I contacted the seller and got nowhere. I contacted that other website. I was told it's the buyers responsibility to investigate the seller before making a purchase.  I gave the seller a negative review. My review was removed, and I was banned from making further comments about my experience. Almost a month later I'm still trying to get a refund. PayPal is going to try and help me. Talk about unethical. Anyone have a similar experience?
tominnj
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
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. :-)
willgolf
933 posts
 
I have had way more success selling my components on US Audio than Audiogon.  Oh, and it is a free listing without time limits.  
noske
783 posts
 
You know the flip lid on Rega CD players?  They make for a great ciggie ash tray.
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jw944ts
323 posts
 
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
tk21
238 posts
 
Was it the cable that reeked, or was it the packaging?
A cable (or a CD player) isn't like upholstered furniture or the inside of a car. I don't see how these things can retain enough persistent tobacco odor that a little wipe-down can't remove. Wouldn't it be just as much trouble, at least, to box the thing up and return it?

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