[Leica] un-believable

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)]

I have seen emails from Canon almost every week, and 2 from Nikon recently.


Gene? -------------- Original message from Lottermoser George 
<imagist3@mac.com>: --------------


> 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"  
> > 
> > To: "Leica Group Users" 
> > 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
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