When unwrapping newly purchased Olympic weight plates, it's important to be aware that a temporary odor might be noticeable. This occurrence is linked to the extended duration these Olympic weight plates spend enclosed within factory packaging before reaching your hands. This scent gradually fades away over the span of approximately 2-3 weeks. We encourage individuals to exercise patience during this initial period, as the scent naturally dissipates when the weight plates are exposed to the surrounding air or stored on racks. It's noteworthy that we have rarely encountered situations where customers still harbor concerns beyond this initial period, and no cases have arisen where a customer requested a return due to this matter.