[Leica] Off the Shelf or Off the Wall? You Be the Judge...

[buzz.hausner at verizon.net (Buzz Hausner)]

I hope you are right about the pricing, Emanuel, because paying an extra
thousand bucks U.S. for a camera made out of off-the-shelf parts
is...well...stupid.  I was hoping that the Leica design book would
include more features, such as some off-the-wall body color choices like
pink or purple, or even the green, hammer tone, or titanium that they
previously offered.  In addition, any bookbinder could tell Leica that
calf is a lousy leather choice for something that will be handled a
great deal and that goat would make a much better and durable body
covering.  I have to admit that even I could fall prey to a Darth Vader
MP...all black, black body cover and no markings...but The Good Doctor
Black Tape has already shown us how to achieve that look at minimal
expense and trouble.

        Buzz

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf
Of Emanuel Lowi
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 5:39 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] RE: Hoot!

I understand the prices shown on the on-line a la
carte configurator are "list prices,"  subject to the
usual discounts one normally negotiates with one's
dealer.

So count on paying somewhat less than what you read on
the Leica website. How much less is up to you to work
out with the dealer, like every other Leica purchase.

I don't think Solms is expecting anybody to pay $1500
more for a doo-dadded up M camera.

Emanuel Lowi
Montreal


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