Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Days Around the World.
From: Ed Birch <edwbirch@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 14:39:50 -0400
References: <200204211618.JAA25729@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

B. D. Colen wrote....

> In the US, Leica Days are nothing more than camera check/sales events -
with
> a small discount on some equipment. The idea that Leica would charge for
> that is really appalling, but not at all surprising given their truly
> twisted ideas of marketing.......

Leica may not be alone in unusual marketing trends!

The German BMW motorcycle distributer is North America often has charged an
additional admission fee to view BMW cycle products at various motorcycle
shows, while other brands of motorcycle continue an open door for visitors.

IMHO, the idea of charging extra admission to see a motorcycle costing
upwards of $22,000 would be insulting to some people!

Ed Birch
KOP, Pa.





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