Hey Parker, don’t throw those smelly postcards away-buy yourself an Ozone generator! They are under $40 and you can put the postcards into any box, put the ozone generator hose (it’s usually the fish aquarium type) into the box and close up the top, it doesn’t need to be airtight. Place the box into a well ventilated place, not anywhere around people or pets, or houseplants. In the hot sun of your patio would be a great place! Turn the ozone generator on and leave it on for two hours or more. Make sure the end of the hose stays in the box. Afterward, shuffle the postcards and determine they do not smell bad. If they are still smelly, repeat this cycle. If it is mildew, they might be doomed, forever but a mild mildew scent will usually go away. If the cards were damp for a long time, the mildew scent may be permanent. I sleeve the postcards right after I scan them to avoid a missed postcard before it contaminates an entire box of cards! Most postcard resellers own an ozone chamber which is a cardboard box and an ozone generator for a case like this, or postcards from a smoker household. A cardboard box chamber is great because if it becomes smelly, it is easily replaced. A clear tote is great because you can see the postcards and it is washable with disinfectant. Good Luck! ~ Gary Parker Allum at the PostcardShack
I often get vintage magazines for selling print ads. They sometimes have that "I've been in a damp basement for 50 years" smell. I put them in a sealed container with fabric softner sheets for about a week (or longer depending on how bad the stink). It helps alot.
You mentioned this … I’ve had luck with baking soda helping stinky paper (think cat pee and old house smell). I put the paper in gallon freezer bag(s) with generous shakes of baking soda then put them in the freezer for a couple of weeks. Did the trick. Disclaimer: they weren’t postcards, they were handwritten letters and envelopes. The baking soda could cause some abrasion of card surface so don’t jostle the bags very much. Good luck.
I'm friends with the grandkids of a guy that played for the St. Louis Browns. He didn't start playing till 1934. I think that photo is earlier even though it's a reprint. Great cards!
Also the baseball players are from a Dover publications book. I routinely pick up the entire book of 24 postcard reprints for $.50-$1 at library book sales. The entire book doesn't have a great resale value, but they do sell to crafters. And shame on Linda!
I thought Matt said to separate them scan them, sleeve them, list them, sell them and ship them. That's what I do with the old paper smell. But cigarette smell I toss
@@steverhoades9287 ah! I am sorry. It’s called “Gravity Goods” www.ebay.com/str/gravitygoods?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3qAZIGv-Qp2&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=3qAZIGv-Qp2&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Feed two birds with one scone!! Nailed it!
Hey Parker, don’t throw those smelly postcards away-buy yourself an Ozone generator! They are under $40 and you can put the postcards into any box, put the ozone generator hose (it’s usually the fish aquarium type) into the box and close up the top, it doesn’t need to be airtight. Place the box into a well ventilated place, not anywhere around people or pets, or houseplants. In the hot sun of your patio would be a great place! Turn the ozone generator on and leave it on for two hours or more. Make sure the end of the hose stays in the box. Afterward, shuffle the postcards and determine they do not smell bad. If they are still smelly, repeat this cycle. If it is mildew, they might be doomed, forever but a mild mildew scent will usually go away. If the cards were damp for a long time, the mildew scent may be permanent. I sleeve the postcards right after I scan them to avoid a missed postcard before it contaminates an entire box of cards!
Most postcard resellers own an ozone chamber which is a cardboard box and an ozone generator for a case like this, or postcards from a smoker household. A cardboard box chamber is great because if it becomes smelly, it is easily replaced. A clear tote is great because you can see the postcards and it is washable with disinfectant.
Good Luck!
~ Gary Parker Allum at the PostcardShack
Mr Ed! Dude that was one of my favorite shows as a youngster.
@@marcrenaud8077 Haha! Niiiice 🐴🤓
I often get vintage magazines for selling print ads. They sometimes have that "I've been in a damp basement for 50 years" smell. I put them in a sealed container with fabric softner sheets for about a week (or longer depending on how bad the stink). It helps alot.
@@sue-apexattic i recently acquired over 100 print ads that i need to try this hack on! Thank you 🙏🏼
You mentioned this … I’ve had luck with baking soda helping stinky paper (think cat pee and old house smell). I put the paper in gallon freezer bag(s) with generous shakes of baking soda then put them in the freezer for a couple of weeks. Did the trick. Disclaimer: they weren’t postcards, they were handwritten letters and envelopes. The baking soda could cause some abrasion of card surface so don’t jostle the bags very much. Good luck.
Yeah, I'm definitely gonna have to try something. thanks for the tip!
I'm friends with the grandkids of a guy that played for the St. Louis Browns. He didn't start playing till 1934. I think that photo is earlier even though it's a reprint. Great cards!
oh neat! wild and small world we live in
Thought I was the only old dude who remembers Mr. Ed! Love Miss Mocha, hope I got the name right.
Mr. Ed 😂
@@JarieLynR of course! You got it 🤣🐴
Try putting the postcards in a plastic container with a box of baking soda and see if that helps with the stench
@@seattlesharksfan Will maybe consider that. We’ll see.
@@seattlesharksfan thanks for the recommendation and comment 👍🏽
C’mon Linda, get it together
Haha! I threw her right under that bus. I think she may have been someone who was an ebay seller (not whatnot) 😏
Also the baseball players are from a Dover publications book. I routinely pick up the entire book of 24 postcard reprints for $.50-$1 at library book sales. The entire book doesn't have a great resale value, but they do sell to crafters. And shame on Linda!
I thought Matt said to separate them scan them, sleeve them, list them, sell them and ship them. That's what I do with the old paper smell. But cigarette smell I toss
Mister Ed
@@joemechanicc You should know this by now Joe, but I rarely listen to Matt’s advice 😜🤣
Yo, I’m gonna still watch more videos, but I think I’m lost and don’t know about the story of the postcard neighbor
Ozone Generator
People will still buy them as is, just disclose it.
Do you sell on eBay? Like your channel!
Thanks! I do sell on ebay :)
Can’t find your store.
@@steverhoades9287 ah! I am sorry. It’s called “Gravity Goods” www.ebay.com/str/gravitygoods?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3qAZIGv-Qp2&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=3qAZIGv-Qp2&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thanks I’ll check it out.
Heavy sensitive nose