[Leica] un-believable

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)]

Boy, what a bunch of negativism from this group. ?Cheer up ?you guys.


Gene -------------- Original message from rob mcclure 
<rmcclure2@woh.rr.com>: --------------


> I read it the same as you, George.  Positions dealer as victim  
> requiring charity. The "what's in it for me" (wiifm) of a good sales  
> letter is buried if not lost.  Even more ironic to me because there  
> are no longer any dealers within a day's drive of central ohio.
> 
> Rob
> 
> 
> On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:20 PM, Lottermoser George wrote:
> 
> > 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" 
> >> >
> >> To: "Leica Group Users" 
> >> 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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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