Laurie Waters has sent her Lace News subscribers a notice from Drouot of Paris, which has the largest lace sales results in the world. It seems they detected an attack against their web infrastructures on April 29, and have taken action to protect their customers. Though no banking information has been compromised, the pirates may have access to credential information. Arachne members: Contact Drouot, if you are a regular customer, for guidance in how to protect yourself at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Wow! Here is a good reason to never buy lace from a remote location by computer, even though it has become a popular activity for collectors. It is always so pleasant to buy from a reputable dealer - in person. Drouot and other well-known auction houses sell top-tier laces, whilst most of us are not buying laces that sell for thousands of dollars, euros, English pounds, etc. Either way, beware what you have not personally examined before purchasing. My preference is to FEEL antique lace in my hands and gently shake it to see what (if anything) falls out, then to observe how it drapes, SMELL it, and really examine with the EYES front and back for quality of workmanship and materials, repairs, staining, and everything that a good lace connoisseur would do. Then, there is TASTE - not physically putting it in the mouth (though in times past, we know abrasive laces were used for the same purpose as today's toothbrushes), but that other taste that originates in the mind because of all you know about other laces in comparison to it. Finally, stand back and LISTEN to the lace's message to you. Then, if irresistible (and only if you really have the money and will not go into debt), buy directly from a seller. Reputable lace dealers sell antique laces at large events, like international lace seminars and congresses. For those who know little about various laces, this is the safest way to acquire something you will enjoy owning. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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