Bit of an odd one this.
Ive bought some sheet music books from a colleague at work. A bargain at £15 for four. They are in 100% perfect, as new condition (he decided this particular instrument wasnt for him after all) all good. I came home very pleased with them.
It wasnt until I got them home I realised the problem. They absolutely STINK of aftershave. So badly that everytime I open one I shut it again with seconds. The smell is incredibly strong. Assuming everything in his house is like that its a wonder to me he doesnt have a permanent headache! I chatted with him for 5 minutes or so in the office and didnt notice anything odd. The books are in very good condition, no reason not to buy them from him - I didnt notice the smell at all until I got them home!
Arghhhh what to do! Will the smell fade away eventually?? Obviously I cant wash them 😂 But I cant keep them if the smell wont fade. I just cant.
Obviously if I decide to get rid its either the charity shop for them (for some other unsuspecting person) which is a waste of my £15
Or contacting him and asking for my money back.......... which would be SO cringey. We work in the same building but on different floors so no contact except for this.
And how to word it without seeming rude?
But ideally I want the smell to go because they are great books!
What to do?? Wise words appreciated MN.