Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/26

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Subject: [Leica] Special Edition M6s, was: WANTED TO BUY: Leica Fotografie M6 Special Edition
From: Lucien <lucien@ubi.edu>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 15:46:12 +0200
 
Buzz Hausner wrote:

> However, I do remain curious about the
> attraction of the special edition M6s if anyone can fill
> me in.

> I have always wanted to ask someone, what is the
> attraction of the special edition Leicas?  
> Is it purely aesthetic?  Is it an investment in hopes 
> of a return much better than inflation?  
> Filling out a collection?
> It seems like a great deal of money for an M6 which is
> already pretty dear in its normal finish and configuration.

I think there are around 300 to 500 collectors worldwide
attracted by them.
When Leica made more than that, they didn't sell so well.
(Ein Stuck)

Why are they attracted? I don't know. 
I'm not.(Save the M6J and the future Black Paint LHSA)
:-)

If it keep the company alive, it's okay with me.

Lucien