Am I the only one who loves the SMELL of cards?

[cammy collector]

While performing the always tedious task of cleaning my computer desk a short time ago, I came upon a dust-laden hundred-count box (of Donruss Champions parallels for those interested) which had sat undisturbed for quite some time. I tore open the box in a state of excitement unbeknownst to seven year old boys on Christmas morning. In doing so I not only rediscovered that long lost stash of commons peppered with the likes of Doug Davis and Al Oliver, but I also inadvertently let forth a barrage of smell particles heretofor known as plasticky baseball cards, which henceforth shall only be referred to as "laminated magic". My senses overwhelmed, I drifted into a state of ecstasy. This experience has long resonated within the very depths of my soul since the mischevious days of my youth, smuggling packs from my local 7-11, loads of Upper Deck MVP tucked just out of sight in my waistband.

I can't be the only one :?







-Mike

 

[allstars]

I get the same sensation, but only from cheese boxes full of vintage 50's cards

 

[sportscardtheory]

Yes, the smell of vintage cards is wonderful.

 

[ronfromfresno]

I was just thinking this same thing the other day, I do love the smell of cards and oddly enough I also love sorting cards.

 

[Brett Keith]

The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

 

[matfanofold]

I get the same sensation, but only from cheese boxes full of vintage 50's cards

I once had the privlage of sniffing a ole' cigar box full of about 300+/- tobacco cards, shortly before I sold them for $2 a piece....

::facepalm::


Then again $600 to a 12 year old(in 1986) is a lot of cash!

 

[JEA2880]

The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

Hahahaha I actually know the exact smell you're talking about!

 

[scotty21690]

While performing the always tedious task of cleaning my computer desk a short time ago, I came upon a dust-laden hundred-count box (of Donruss Champions parallels for those interested) which had sat undisturbed for quite some time. I tore open the box in a state of excitement unbeknownst to seven year old boys on Christmas morning. In doing so I not only rediscovered that long lost stash of commons peppered with the likes of Doug Davis and Al Oliver, but I also inadvertently let forth a barrage of smell particles heretofor known as plasticky baseball cards, which henceforth shall only be referred to as "laminated magic". My senses overwhelmed, I drifted into a state of ecstasy. This experience has long resonated within the very depths of my soul since the mischevious days of my youth, smuggling packs from my local 7-11, loads of Upper Deck MVP tucked just out of sight in my waistband.

I can't be the only one :?







-Mike

Awesome post Mike.

I do indeed love the smell of cards

 

[rainmanesq]

lol I like the smell of cards also, though sadly my fav products don’t produce the same fragrance as vintage cards.

 

[prozac4312]

Why is this written like a college essay?

You're a wacky bastard Mr. Given.

:mrgreen:

 

[cammy collector]

Why is this written like a college essay?

You're a wacky bastard Mr. Given.

:mrgreen:

why you hatin', Zach? :lol:







-Mike

 

[notoriousrmb]

I always take a big 'ol wiff of Topps Heritage when I open those packs. Nothing like the smell of cardboard plus sugar coated cardboard resembling gum!

 

[Derek2011]

The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

Hahahaha I actually know the exact smell you're talking about!

Ditto here.....just opened a box of 99 Topps Stars the other night. Same great smell.

 

[js0000001]

My two favorite smells

1. Vintage baseball cards
2. Lady privates


Not necessarily in that order

 

[Mahoody]

Lady pirates???

would those wenches be smellin' of seawater & sea men? :?:

 

[tonsofcommons]

All signs point to the south for the thread.

 

[walter55]

The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

When I saw the title of this thread the first think I thought of was 1997 Topps Stars. It has always been a favorite set of mine that has to be the most distinctive smelling cards ever. I can still smell that smell just thinking about it. Anybody know why they smelled like that?

 

[cammy collector]

My two favorite smells

1. Vintage baseball cards
2. Lady privates


Not necessarily in that order

:lol: :twisted: agreed sir








-Mike

 

[allstars]

The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

Holy cow, I remember that smell! Somewhere between turpentine & gasoline. It was awful! :lol:

 

[allstars]

[quote="Brett Keith":3bqsrlax]The Scent of opening a box of 1997 Topps Stars might give you a sugar high.

Holy cow, I remember that smell! Somewhere between turpentine & gasoline. It was awful! :lol:[/quote:3bqsrlax]

I actually broke a bunch of those boxes