Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rob, Leica IS upmarket and always has been. They could sell $2,000. M6-7's sort of like Ferrari could sell $40,000. California's; they just can't manufacture them. Seth ----- Original Message ----- From: "rob mcclure" <rmcclure2@woh.rr.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable > Leica's business plan to move upmarket has narrowed its customer base > considerably. They could sell $2000 M6-7's but a 4000+ m8 is out of > reach for many and prices away dealers. > > Rob > On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:49 PM, Seth Rosner wrote: > >> George, they are mass market manufacturers; Leica Camera is not. And >> it must have dealers to sell and, at least as important, to be able, >> in markets where they sell in significant numbers, to maintain and >> support maintenance and repair facilities. >> >> Seth >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com >> > >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 12:20 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable >> >> >>> For me it was the tone; >>> which had the feeling of a non profit agency. >>> This time of year and in these economic times >>> these types of letters usually come from >>> food pantries and homeless shelters. >>> >>> Maybe it was just my mood. >>> >>> However, I haven't received any similar notes >>> from Canon, Apple, Epson or any other >>> hardware vendor. >>> >>> Fond regards, >>> George >>> >>> george@imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>> >>> >>> >>> On Dec 19, 2008, at 11:09 AM, Seth Rosner wrote: >>> >>>> George, I don't find this unbelievable at all. Why? What am I >>>> missing? >>>> >>>> Seth >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" >>>> <imagist3@mac.com> >>>> To: "Leica Group Users" <lug@leica-users.org> >>>> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 10:34 AM >>>> Subject: [Leica] un-believable >>>> >>>> >>>>> To our customers >>>>> 12.12.2008 >>>>> >>>>> Dear customers and friends of our company, >>>>> >>>>> This year is no exception; suddenly Christmas is almost here, even >>>>> though, four weeks ago, everyone thought there was still plenty of >>>>> time. Christmas is supposed to be a peaceful season, but suddenly, >>>>> everything is so hectic. >>>>> As you all know, Leica Camera quite deliberately decided to sell >>>>> the >>>>> brand's products exclusively through a network of authorised Leica >>>>> dealers some years ago. Because, only there can you, as a >>>>> discerning >>>>> customer, find the expert advice and service you deserve and expect >>>>> from a brand like Leica. Our authorised dealers are the partners we >>>>> all rely on! >>>>> I would like to request something important of you all: Please >>>>> support your Leica dealers in these current tough times for the >>>>> business world. When you are planning your Christmas presents, >>>>> please >>>>> spare a thought for your local dealer and our range of products. We >>>>> will be actively supporting our dealers in the Christmas season and >>>>> some time beyond with particularly attractive special offers and >>>>> promotions. So visit your Leica dealer and take a look at the >>>>> special >>>>> Leica offers he has waiting just for you. >>>>> I am looking forward very much to hearing news from our partners, >>>>> our >>>>> authorised dealers, about your support. >>>>> In closing, I want to wish you and your families a very Happy >>>>> Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year! >>>>> Yours >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dr. Andreas Kaufmann >>>>> CEO of the Leica Camera AG >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Fond regards, >>>>> George >>>>> >>>>> george@imagist.com >>>>> http://www.imagist.com >>>>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>> information >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> ---------- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: >>>> 12/19/2008 10:09 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: >> 12/19/2008 10:09 AM >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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