I think he's right. I'll try and translate as how I understand this antique rug buying/selling phenomenon.

Rugs that have aged in the states weather faster than those that age in Europe. Be it our lifestyles, the chemicals in our washing processes, the way we wear shoes in the house, etc., American-aged rugs tend to get the antique look quicker than European-aged rugs and it is for this reason they are coveted. A 50 year old rug that aged in the states can look like a 80 year old European rug. They sell better and for more money.

bukhara, I like your sense of humour.

It's absurd, isn't it? When you look at the Doris Leslie Blau website, a rug in which the colours have almost disappeared due to light exposure and/or repeated (bad) washing is as expensive, or more expensive, than one that kept closer to its original distinct colours, and the pale-on-pale plus faded Oushaks and Tabriz get the highest prices, since the designers go for them, and their clients have all the money ...

On the other hand, I should admit, what was "Tiffany's" for Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is the Doris Leslie Blau antique rug section website for me ...

Sorry, what is your point, Frank Marten?

The forum monitors are usually pretty diligent and watchful. A gentle nudge would probably get them to weed any spammers.

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