u/JackattackThirteen

Decided to walk to lunch today and bring my TPS-L2 along with my new Crook One mix tape. Realized I have the perfect carrier. Its a match made in heaven!

I walked to lunch today and decided to take my 1st Gen Walkman. It dawned on me that I have the perfect carrier for it. 😆 It fits perfectly! It can hold my player, a tape, my wallet, phone, and keys.

I had to share!

For those unaware, I purchased this bag at a steal of a price 650 under retail due to extreme cigarette smell. Upon arrival, it was wat worse than I expected, smelling like it sat in a smoke casino or bar daily.

Fast forward 9 days and the smell is gone. So what did I do?

Day 1 and 2 - packed charcoal odor removal bags inside and let it air out all day on my patio in the ocean breeze.

Day 3 - Scrubbed bag and straps thoroughly with saddle soap and horse hair brush. Let air dry. Buffed with clean microfiber. Put bag in large ziploc bag with charcoal bags stuffed inside and out.

Day 4 - let bag air out for an hour and put back in ziploc.

Day 5 - replaced charcoal with coffee beans and grounds in small container. Sealed in ziploc.

Day 6 - new ziploc bag and new coffee.

Day 7 - replaced coffee with charcoal after airing out for 30 minutes.

Day 8 - stayed in bag with charcoal.

Day 9 aired out bag and wiped it down.

Smell is gone.

I am completely shocked at how well it all worked. I hate the smell of smoke and took a chance on this bag. I did lose hope for a minute when Day 6 rolled around and there was still a lingering smell.

But she is ready to wear!

My buddy just delivered this beautiful signed comic book to me. The metallic cover is gorgeous. So what better way to celebrate than to watch T3 on VHS.

Thanks to the tips from others in this group, I put together an awesome cassette display charm. It can be swapped out as my mood or style shifts.

I couldnt resist a little photo shoot. I love this bag!

I found a steal on this rare bag (nearly retail), but she smells like smoke. I have some work to get her cleaned up, but I am in love and will match perfectly with my cassette wallet. Will share more pics when she is cleaned up and ready to wear. Any tips on smoke smell removal are appreciated. I have a charcoal bag inside now, and is airing out on my patio.

I just saw TMs post on IG. This bag is amazing! How much are these? I cant seem to find it on the app. Any info?

Thought I would break out the Walkman for a little listening session while I work today.