In this issue, three related articles on Description. The Ahearns make a case for accuracy, professionalism and consistency in catalogue descriptions; Julie Fauble on Descriptions that just don't describe but also sell; and Maria Bustillos on mouth-watering auction descriptions. Also a reprint of a thoughtful and informative series on on-line fraud from the merchant's point of view and a look at the various listing services which incorporates the results of the survey in which many of you participated.  And last but hardly least our Committee Reports and Message from the President. Your comments are welcome.