Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There is 1 more definition of grey market goods. Those goods that are sold through an official registered dealer, but then RESOLD through another dealer, that does not have the "franchise". This can be inside the country of first sale, or between countries. We in the US, see more of this situation than others, as in this particular methodology, currency exchange rates become the main driving force. Right now, there are few grey deals like this as the USD is so lousy throughout the world, and especially Europe where the cameras are made. When the USD gets strong, these deals are all over..... and the grey camera becomes more popular. Why is this done at all? Because the original dealer needs cash. Going out of business, cash flow issues, or even if he tries to buy a lot and them sell to his friends so everyone gets better margins. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net