Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In practical terms, if Leica offfered the "starving > student" a deal, the > cameras would surely be bought. Lenses too. But, > it is my belief that they > would quickly turn up on that auction site at > new-ish prices. The effect > is that the average student makes a buck, the new > buyer gets no warranty, > Leica does not hook a new user, and Leica loses the > additional bucks it > would have made by selling to the actual new > buyer..... oh, and the local > dealer gets screwed... Very good point. As long as the used Leica demand premium $$$$, the student will unload it in a jiffy, knowing how resourceful they are in college.>> Well, Leica has and still DOES offer a student program. The dealer doesn't get screwed as it is all handled through the dealers. It is about the same price as Leica Day though...so their not GIVING away the store...however it is available all year round and on a few items the prices are quite good. The student of course has to provide full documentation, just as with Hasselblad, Mamiya, HP Marketing brands and other student programs. As far as re-selling...it seems like a lot of work for a very little pay off? OK, I'm talking about for students...but yes, for dealers too. < ha ha> bests, Rich www.photovillage.com Leica Day - Wed. April 10th Phone orders invited. (646) 613-1107 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html