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Tominnj, google ozone generator. You can get them fairly  cheap these days. Running the ozone generator in a closed room with the cigarette odorous device will remove the smoke smell in a few hours. Seems a small investment in one of these devices will save you a lot of problems if you continue to purchase used electronic goods.

good luck

What if no-one posts on his next TOAW thread.
Curious to see what he does.

Tominnj
You are without doubt psychologically unattuned to conducting business transactions with anybody let alone sellers of used equipment.
Used equipment is what it says on the box.
Used.  Period.

You don't seem to function like normal human beings.

Go back into your hole and stop bothering us with your nonsense.

1+ @mmorrison55. 

@tominnj - People who smoke are unaware of the odor. Unless the seller stated it was used in a smoke free environment I see no ill intent on his part. I would suggest rather than continuing what you are doing, invest in an ozone generator. 

I use one to get rid of the kitty litter smell. Trust me, it will get rid of cigarette smell no problem. 

I wonder if the OP were to buy cigarettes would they smell like CD Players…?

I apologize for smoking while I posted this.

I review all post and think people being hard on origin poster. By now he know he should ask that question. Only one time I  try buy use I allergic to feline so need ask if it have cat dander on unit. Guy came back and say no but his wife has nice beaver. That seem kind of weird because he in Arizona so I tell the guy I need more picture. I realize he not talking about audiophile anymore. You have to be careful with online. Give this guy break he going to do better next time everybody make mistake. Other option we use the zoom call with seller and get this settle. We get him come clean with addiction too.

about 6 years ago i bought a set of factory stock carbon fiber sport seats for my track-going porsche - found them on rennlist, the forum/classified for all things porsche, somewhat analogous to usam and a-gon

seller posted ample pics and shipping boxes, said they were stored in his office for some time, he seemed like a straight up guy, no bs, we went back and forth, and i bought the seats, for 8 grand i think it was

i receive the seats, they look great, just like in his pics, but i could smell the cigarette smoke odor, he was clearly a heavy smoker, and the smoke smell permeated the fabric/alcantara

so i take the seats to my installer, asked his detail guy to use various cleaners, use steam, etc. on every surface, do a good job to best rid the seats of the smell - after his ample efforts, they still smelled a touch of smoke, but i installed the seats, and have used them over the years in the car, which brought great enjoyment -- i have had the car and the seats re-detailed, re-cleaned after each use, they are just fine now, they are beautiful seats in a great car

i never took issue with the seller, as he did not lie to me -- i did not think to ask about his smoking or any odors on the seats prior to buying them, they were indeed excellent condition used seats in all other respects, i paid fair value for the seats ... even though i wasn’t happy when i got the seats and noticed the odor, i dealt with it - he did not screw me over - life is short, you go after what you want, sometimes when you get it there may be something unanticipated, but you deal with it

Only one time I  try buy use I allergic to feline so need ask if it have cat dander on unit.
Guy came back and say no but his wife has nice beaver. 

The only thing worse than a dead cat on your piano is a dead beaver on your organ. 

Agree with CAM and US Audio Mart being ok. I have sold and purchased on both websites, and since CAM’s inception with "0" issues. I have sold a few pieces to the US and Internationally as well, with either a minor issue(in Canada only) that was corrected or never is an issue from start to finish. In fact I prefer to deal with Americans over my fellow Canucks, to damn nit picky and want something for nothing attitude at times. I have never bought or sold here on Audiogon, just here for the forum reads.

@woodsage .....😏 +69K...

Plenty of slip 'twixt tongue 'n lip.... ;)

...cigarettes that smell like CD players.....😖...ah, no.

I'd prefer ones' that would remind of lithe brunettes, but doubt they'd be available here through normal suppliers.....

Smoking CD anything is generally considered a Bad Thing, anyway.
But, hey...keep it 'lit' despite. ;)

I told my wife she reminded me of cigarettes.
She said, "Aww, is it because I'm addicting?"
I said, "No, it's because you cost a fortune and are slowly killing me!"

Thank you.
I'll be here all week......

Did you know smoke smell can be eliminated?

I would take off any covers and clean them in and outside.
The key is to use an Ozone generator (many on Amazon, or try Alpine), you could lock it with the equipment that is smoky (or perfumed or whatever) in a closet or garage or unused room. Run it a day or two, the smell will be gone. Then turn off the generator, air out the space - you don’t want to breathe ozone in high concentrations, but I understand low amounts may be good. When good I would put the covers back on.

If you disturb any soot after that (settled smoke = soot), it will give off a slight smoke smell, but won’t take over your room.

I had a garage full of stuff, and a fire directly next door filled the garage with smoke (through gaps). Everything not completely hidden smelled strongly of smoke. I set up an ozone generator and a square box fan to circulate the ozone and ran them for a week. It worked great.

In one of his other 27 threads with the same title, he stated he's already returned it.

Op Give guy screen name so we help him break the chain addiction and become better man. It coming 2022 and he live fuller life without the dirty smoke puff puff habit hold him back. Tell him he have better libeedo and no more yellow tooth and smelly amplifier. He list “no-smoking” and feel good for sale. We help this guy throw off chain like brother. Does guy drink too? Oh my.

The guy trades for a box of Havana's and wonders why his/her BOX stinks.. Geez..

Only on this site could such a self-serving meaningless post be the subject of not one one, but three posts, and continue to generate posts. 🤷‍♂️
Can someone please make it stop?

@flevick 

just chill buddy

at this point no one gives a hoot about the weak op

we are all just playin' and having a few laughs

Have a ball. 

I no mathmatic specialist but I put number together to see smoker seller on this thread. I expert at see people cover track like bloodhound on prowler. My wife tell me to no crack this case on friendly forum so I no mention but I work to reform smoker so he sell no more taint item. It bring deep tear of satisfy to my eye that I get this guy come clean and be better audiophile.

@ tubebuffer
You best get this guy on the case! 
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=5%2feoLOXY&id=53D001B78EC5429E64C0ECF6...

How does metal retain the smell of cigarette smoke? It's not like it's fabric that will absorb it.