Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I read it the same as you, George. Positions dealer as victim requiring charity. The "what's in it for me" (wiifm) of a good sales letter is buried if not lost. Even more ironic to me because there are no longer any dealers within a day's drive of central ohio. Rob On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:20 PM, Lottermoser George wrote: > For me it was the tone; > which had the feeling of a non profit agency. > This time of year and in these economic times > these types of letters usually come from > food pantries and homeless shelters. > > Maybe it was just my mood. > > However, I haven't received any similar notes > from Canon, Apple, Epson or any other > hardware vendor. > > Fond regards, > George > > george@imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > > > On Dec 19, 2008, at 11:09 AM, Seth Rosner wrote: > >> George, I don't find this unbelievable at all. Why? What am I >> missing? >> >> Seth >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com >> > >> To: "Leica Group Users" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 10:34 AM >> Subject: [Leica] un-believable >> >> >>> To our customers >>> 12.12.2008 >>> >>> Dear customers and friends of our company, >>> >>> This year is no exception; suddenly Christmas is almost here, even >>> though, four weeks ago, everyone thought there was still plenty of >>> time. Christmas is supposed to be a peaceful season, but suddenly, >>> everything is so hectic. >>> As you all know, Leica Camera quite deliberately decided to sell the >>> brand's products exclusively through a network of authorised Leica >>> dealers some years ago. Because, only there can you, as a discerning >>> customer, find the expert advice and service you deserve and expect >>> from a brand like Leica. Our authorised dealers are the partners we >>> all rely on! >>> I would like to request something important of you all: Please >>> support your Leica dealers in these current tough times for the >>> business world. When you are planning your Christmas presents, >>> please >>> spare a thought for your local dealer and our range of products. We >>> will be actively supporting our dealers in the Christmas season and >>> some time beyond with particularly attractive special offers and >>> promotions. So visit your Leica dealer and take a look at the >>> special >>> Leica offers he has waiting just for you. >>> I am looking forward very much to hearing news from our partners, >>> our >>> authorised dealers, about your support. >>> In closing, I want to wish you and your families a very Happy >>> Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year! >>> Yours >>> >>> >>> Dr. Andreas Kaufmann >>> CEO of the Leica Camera AG >>> >>> >>> Fond regards, >>> George >>> >>> george@imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: >> 12/19/2008 10:09 AM >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information