Does anybody smell smoke?


Greetings everyone,
I just received a used Audioquest Sub 3 cable that was purchased on Ebay. When I opened the package I discovered that the cable has a very strong odor of cigarette smoke.

Any advice on how to get rid of or lessen the odor without hurting the cable? If possible, I would like to solve the problem without returning the item.

Thanks in advance.
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Perhaps try putting them in a sealed bag with activated carbon.
The kind used for aquariums. I think that carbon is suppose to absorb odors.
Just a follow-up for folks. I decided to return the cable to the seller. He was a real gentleman and took it back for full return + one way shipping with no difficulties.
At least his latent suicidal tendencies haven't affected his business ethics. Nasty damned habit: smoking!