Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In agreement with Doug here. Creating special editions like this helps clear inventory while adding more revenue for the company. Even car manufacturers do this, eg. Ford F-150 Harley Davidson edition. There is a segment of the market for gimmicks like this. It's a win for the company, and users alike. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> > wrote: > > Robert Baron wrote: > >> Since I can comfortably argue both sides of the ethics question I'll just >> post the RFF link and see if that works for you all: >> >> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147752 > > According to Puts: > > "Every time that Leica starts to issue special models of the M-series one > is inclined to become suspicious about the state of the Leica company." > > To which I say "pffffttt". Special models of the M service indicate > they're clearing stock of parts for an old model, watch for a new M soon. > > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information