If items have no odors, the seller will come right out and tell you. Especially beware of sellers who don't answer the question at all. Be sure to save the email. Unfortunately, some sellers are dishonest. You can use the email to file a complaint under "item misrepresented". Happy shopping!
By perfume and powder from Chesapeake, VA
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03/30/2011
I feel this same way. Beware! I wish eBay had a place for the seller to mention this....like posted right in the description through eBay. Many people don't stop to think about mentioning it, and there are those that don't care if they list it...just to sell it. Just make sure to ask the seller in plenty of time before the auction ends so they have time to receive the question and answer it.
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03/30/2011
I bought a purse that smelled of mildew and a moldy book once. I don't buy as much as I used to from there. It seems like alot of sellers just send anything after they have lots of sales.
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(Archived Mar 30, 2011)Buying Smoke Free Items Online
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By cookwie
For stuffed animals, I have found that washing with Febreze liquid in the rinse works. Open the washer lid and soak for a bit in the Febreze rinse if you are able. For sensitivity purposes I washed the items one more time with just water - no soap, softener or Febreze. (11/10/2008)
By Cathy S.
On the other side of the coin, as an online seller myself, I have a similar disclaimer on every listing that is in 14 point bold red lettering - and there are still people who cannot or will not read that. Online sellers should be honest and vigilant on this--but buyers also need to read listings carefully before buying. (03/23/2010)
By PupperMom
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