Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leica's business plan to move upmarket has narrowed its customer base considerably. They could sell $2000 M6-7's but a 4000+ m8 is out of reach for many and prices away dealers. Rob On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:49 PM, Seth Rosner wrote: > George, they are mass market manufacturers; Leica Camera is not. And > it must have dealers to sell and, at least as important, to be able, > in markets where they sell in significant numbers, to maintain and > support maintenance and repair facilities. > > Seth > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com > > > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 12:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable > > >> 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" >>> <imagist3@mac.com> >>> To: "Leica Group Users" <lug@leica-users.org> >>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ---------- >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: >>> 12/19/2008 10:09 AM >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: > 12/19/2008 10:09 AM > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information