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Subject: [Leica] Hermes edition
From: ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 23:09:21 -0400
References: <887C496B-8970-44B8-81F9-A3B2CBF88168@embarqmail.com> <CAH1UNJ34goimdpiv07YUE7hzsmmTwwCqnGCfTFiKEgTa49kg8g@mail.gmail.com>

the big problem is I'd want to take pictures with that piece of sculpture

I guess that would be the true mark of wealth--to be able to buy it AND use 
it;^)

ric


On May 11, 2012, at 11:05 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote:

> Ric,
> Start looking at these "Special Editions" as a Limited Edition Print, or a
> work of art, or a limited run Ferrari,  meant to be displayed and not used,
> and held for long term appreciation. It makes more sense to buy one from
> that perspective. In fact, I am far more tempted by the Hermes edition, as
> a part of what I call my "Alternative" investment portfolio (art,
> photographs, collectables), which I am actively growing at this point of
> time, than Leica's regular offerings right now.
> Cheers
> Jayanand
> 
> On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM, Ric Carter <ricc at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I must admit that I am having increasing trouble deciding what part of
>> Leica marketing is BS and what is the true elegance. Maybe they are
>> suffering the same frustration.
>> 
>> My limited hardware experience makes me anything but an expert. For the
>> first time though, I took a good look at the Hermes special edition. The
>> lines on the body of this camera are just gorgeous--FAR superior to the
>> Monochrom. so clean so fluid.
>> 
>> worth the money? HELL NO!
>> 
>> But, just look at its beauty.
>> 
>> ric
>> 
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