Re: Re[2]: M6 problem "survey"

[Thomas Kachadurian <kach@freeway.net>]

LUGgers:

Is it just me or does this response strike you as not much different than
the kid at 7 eleven telling you he doesn't have time to check the dates on
the bottles of milk when he restocks the shelves?

I have known many who worked in the US auto industry. It was exactly the
tone and attitude reflected in this message that nearly killed the US car
makers in the 70s and 80s.

I'm concerned for the future of Leica camera.

Tom

>     Dear Alistair,
>     thank you for those many mails. It is 10.10 pm on friday night, I had 
>     a real hard day and unfortunatly I travel to portugal for an 
>     international LEICA sales meeting on Sunday morning. I will be back in 
>     the office at Wednesday 10. Please forgive me that I am not able to 
>     fulfil your wishes during the weekend and my business trip. I assure 
>     you I will check your information as soon as possible - but it will 
>     take some time, because this is a very specific question and I have to 
>     investigate....
>     
>     A second kind question: Please do me the favor not to send copies of 
>     mails you send to the LUG also to me. I am afraid I would have to 
>     answer questions from all over the world and would not have a single 
>     second to do my (main) job. I hount all the discussion in the LUG and 
>     I know quite well of all the problems. The LUG is very important for 
>     me as a tool for market research. But in my business I try to fulfill 
>     customer demands (as a small company unfortunatly we are quite limited 
>     > sigh < ), try to receive as many innovations as possible, present 
>     strategic ideas our members of board, discuss new projects, take care 
>     of camera bags and our web pages ... ... ... to shorten this: I know 
>     that direct contact to customers is important and I use every chance 
>     to meet pros and amateurs worldwide. But please take into 
>     consideration that my time is limited and therefore I am not able to 
>     answer every detailed question - over the net, on the phone or by fax.
>     LUG: FORGIVE ME !!!
>     
>     I hope you understand my point of view and my (time) problem.
>     Again : I will try to get the information. But please: do not forward 
>     my e-mail adress to other members.
>     
>     Thanks you very much for your understanding in advance
>     
>     Best regards
>