Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In late 1996, I purchased a M6 from a well-known NY dealer for $2,300 minus a $300 mail-in rebate or $2,000 net. The rebate was soon increased to $500. Upon receiving my polite note, Leica rebated an additional $200. Very impressive, doing the right thing for valued customers without legal obligation. Now for the real question. Why have'nt the lens prices come down 20%? If the currency exchange means lower M6 prices, why not offer a Noctilux, 35 Summilux ASPH or other dream lenses at prices which may get closer to shooters' reaches and actually move a lot of inventory? Go Leica! Don't worry about going broke; worry about selling 20,000 M's a year. Carl Muhlstein P.S. Always glad to hear from street or documentary photographers in the Los Angeles area. My office number is 310-235-3028.