• Reviews around smell (1.78 of 5)

    Hestia Goods Switch Carrying Case compatible with Nintendo Switch - 20 Game Cartridges Protective Hard Shell Travel Carrying Case Pouch for Nintendo Switch Console & Accessories, Black

    • I was a little wary purchasing this case after all the reviews saying it had a strong, unpleasant smell to it, but mine is odorless
    • the only think i didnt like about the case was the really strong cheicmail smell that still comes from
    • Unfortunately, the case has a very strong bad smell, that does not seem to go away
    • The case works fine but the smell is seriously awful it’s been airing out for a few days and the smell is still lingering.
    • It came smelling really bad and after a month the odor still there
    • This is a very good case = sturdy, no weird smells like many, and holds all i need (switch, joycons, nfc cards and games)
    • Only issue is the smell it has, its been a few weeks and the smell still lingers.
    • I’ve had 2 switch carrying cases before this and they didn’t feel right, the first one wasn’t sturdy and the second had a terrible storage compartment, this case has both, I love the way it hold the switch and the amount of games it can hold, there was a small bad smell at first for 2 days then went away, I like the fact it’s all black not
    • Originally I purchased this item in Feb. 2018, and it had a strong, funny smell that we aren't able to get rid of.
    • The case has this strange herbal/chemical smell that I don't particularly like
    • Only complaint is that it had a horrible smell for at least a month.
    • My one complain I have is the weird chemical smell that is on the case when I got it, I'm sure it will be gone in a few days, but I would have prefer if it was not there to begin with.
    • I will update the review on how it functioned after I get back, but I will note the smell is awful
    • I can only hope the limited remaining smell doesn't pass on to switch after storing it inside
    • Great price but has a slightly weird smell to it.
    • This works fine as a case but smells like plastic - smells terrible
    • Overall, this is a great deal, and I would recommend this to a friend.4/17/18:Last night, I received an email from Hestia Goods, explaining that the weird smell I was experiencing was caused by the type of glue used to assemble the case
    • It's an extremely strong smell that lasts for days and will stick to you and your Switch
    • It's a pretty disgusting and bothersome smell
    • I have expected it from reading the reviews but the smell is really no joke
    • Works well for storing the switch and accessories but has a HORRIBLE chemical smell.
    • These this real bad smell on the case
    • My Switch now has a faint chemical smell.
    • The case is alright but the biggest issue is the smell
    • It's a pretty disgusting and bothersome smell
    • Bad smell out of the box
    • The case came with a pungent awful smell
    • I tried airing it out for a week, and even though it was slightly better, the smell is still pretty bad
    • This works fine as a case but smells like plastic - smells terrible
    • The smell was not as strong, but continued
    • Very bad smell and will not go away.
    • I’ve had this for a couple months now and the smell is less strong, but not by much.
    • This is an excellent case for the price.-1 Star: Mine smelled terrible, even after being left to air out for a few days.
    • Horrible horrible smell
    • Originally I purchased this item in Feb. 2018, and it had a strong, funny smell that we aren't able to get rid of.
    • My only gripe is it came with a pretty strong chemical smell, pretty similar to a new memory foam mattress and needed to be aired out
    • I’ve had 2 switch carrying cases before this and they didn’t feel right, the first one wasn’t sturdy and the second had a terrible storage compartment, this case has both, I love the way it hold the switch and the amount of games it can hold, there was a small bad smell at first for 2 days then went away, I like the fact it’s all black not
    • Alot of people haven't had my experience, but I have read a number of reviews that people have had the horrible smell
    • The biggest complaint I have about this product is it has a powerful chemical smell
    • When I first opened the package, I was hit with this terrible chemical smell that instantly filled the entire room
    • This is a very good case = sturdy, no weird smells like many, and holds all i need (switch, joycons, nfc cards and games)
    • Good case, very protective, however it does have a weird smell that I can't seem to get to go away
    • and I really enjoy it, but the smell is so bad
    • Don’t worry though, at this point the smell is only noticeable upon handling the case and opening it up, but besides that you’re fine
    • Cons: zippers get stuck sometimes and came smelling like a garden weed
    • Unfortunately, the case has a very strong bad smell, that does not seem to go away
    • but it has a really weird smell to it
    • It's not a terrible smell, but definitely reminiscent of cheap cigarettes and plastic
    • I’ve had it for a few months and the nauseating chemical smell has not gone away and it has even rubbed off on the switch itself along with a backpack it was stored in... if you are sentive to smells do not buy this case
    • I was a little wary purchasing this case after all the reviews saying it had a strong, unpleasant smell to it, but mine is odorless
    • It should definitely not be a very strong smell
    • I actually had to put it in my garage because this terrible smell will fill any room it's left in
    • The smell is actually more like pickled weeds
    • It has a strong chemical smell that did not dissipate despite airing it out, using dryer sheets, and baking soda
    • However, there is a strong smell of *something* when you open up the case
    • I am sending this right back there is an extremely bad chemical smell to the case
    • The only problem is having plastic smelling.
    • The case is sturdy and well made, but it has an awful cigarette smell I cannot get rid of
    • It's not a horrible smell..
    • It looks fine and there was nothing functionally wrong with it, but the smell was absolutely horrendous.
    • The smell was weird at first but I followed the instructions to leave it out and it smells a lot better
    • It does have a strong smell to it
    • The smell does fade though, which limits how much I consider this a minus.
    • It arrives smelling pretty bad at first but airing it out for a couple days fixed that minor issue.
    • People say it has a bad smell, it does not it just has that new factory smell
    • The carry case had a bad smell when I first use it but the smell became better later on
    • When I opened it, it was truly a toxic chemical smell
    • There was a weird smell as other reviews claimed when I first opened the packaging, but it went
    • That being said, I got a really weird smelling one that has a strong smell that I can't really get rid of
    • That being said, I got a really weird smelling one that has a strong smell that I can't really get rid of
    • But at this time, There is no doubt that this is our responsibility."======================My original review:======================All the negative reviews are about the smell and I can confirm that yes, the smell is awful and, in my case, inescapable
    • but it had an awful smell and the box it came in smelled too
    • The only way I can describe it is a very strong and potent dirt smell
    • But the one I received smelled horrible and really strong
    • Sure it fits all the stuff like the picture, but the smell alone makes it worthless.
    • One major problem with this case however is the smell that comes with the case
    • It also leaves a bad smell on my hands after handling it
    • I really don't know what it was or how to describe it properly, but in my head it was like if a general terrible seemingly burnt smell and chemicals came together to attack my nostrils
    • Only negative is it had a weird smell to it
    • The smell is so bad that I got a headache from sitting next to it
    • strong smell
    • However, mine came with weird awful smell as if someone smoked a cigarette and puffed into the case