Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/11

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Subject: [Leica] Hermes edition
From: john at chiaroscuro.co.nz (John McMaster)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 15:17:30 +1200
References: <887C496B-8970-44B8-81F9-A3B2CBF88168@embarqmail.com> <CAH1UNJ34goimdpiv07YUE7hzsmmTwwCqnGCfTFiKEgTa49kg8g@mail.gmail.com> <26FB6381-A567-4478-9198-77677CFF7CB9@embarqmail.com>

No, you would buy two sets ;-) I see it is $50K USD for Set 2......

john

-----Original Message-----

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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