Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I rented a table at a camera show last week to get rid of excess. I could finally see a drift to lower prices. And it's been years since I've seen that. sd On Feb 20, 2009, at 9:06 AM, Jim Nichols wrote: > Phil, > > Unfortunately for us, the pawnshop owners use the same pricing > guides that are available to the rest of us. I have not seen any > real bargains appear, in spite of the pressing needs of their > customers for quick cash. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Leeson" > <pjleeson@mchsi.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:56 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: What recession? > > >> I think it's unlikely any segment of consumer will be spared from >> these current economic events. >> Even those with money will likely wait on purchases, anticipating >> lower future pricing. >> And the worldwide scope of the decline is unprecedented in my >> lifetime. >> >> So, maybe look at some gear, but I'd be looking at the pawnshops. >> >> Phil >> >> >> On Feb 20, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: >> >>> Complaining about high Leica lens prices? Don't be a cheapskate. >>> >>> Because of an inflated former job title, I am on the mailing list >>> of a magazine "Showboats International." This glossy rag >>> features luxury yachts costing upwards of $1,000,000. The pages >>> are replete with 100 ft. plus boats, featuring interiors that >>> would put Westminster Castle to shame. Tucked amongst the ads >>> for Rolex watches and executive jets is one from an Italian pen >>> maker, Tibaldi. Partnering with Riva, an Italian classy runabout >>> maker, Tibaldi offers an inlayed wood ball point pen for a mere >>> $3000. Come on now. It's a ball point pen that probably doesn't >>> write any better than a Bic. >>> >>> One of the articles is an interview with a yacht owner, an aged >>> man sporting a nubile young female companion far too young to be >>> his daughter. Dangling from his shoulder, like a piece of >>> jewelry, is a Leica IIIf. The text of the article suggests that >>> his hobby, in addition to clipping coupons, is adorning his >>> floating palace with functional antiques - the best products >>> from each era. The centerpiece is a collection of old Leica >>> cameras. >>> >>> Obviously luxury yachting is one segment of the economy that the >>> world recession hasn't impacted. Boatyards specializing in >>> construction of yachts for the super rich are backed up for >>> years. Although a few have been caught, most of the Bernie >>> Madoffs of the world are alive and living on their floating >>> pleasure domes off the Cote d' Or. >>> >>> So spring for that new 18 mm lens. Keep Dr. Kaufmann on his yacht. >>> >>> Larry Z >>> >>> P.S. I'm bitter because, as of this morning, my investment >>> portfolio has lost 50% of its former value. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information