Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I read it as a visible gesture of support for the dealer network after the dealer revolt under previous management. Leica have also increased the rebates for M8 purchasers. I don't see how that is a negative for the company. Cheers Geoff. ----- Original Message ----- From: "rob mcclure" <rmcclure2@woh.rr.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 2:20 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable > Desperation? > > Rob > > > On Dec 19, 2008, at 10:34 AM, Lottermoser George wrote: > >> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information