Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I could credit the LUG for the initial interest that led to my recent purchases of a Leica M6HM, the Noctilux, 100 mm f2.8 APO, 35-70mm Vario Elmar f4.0 etc. I agree however, that Leica's direct newsletter type of marketing has peaked my interest as much as the LUG and promotes a "be the first at your dealer" mentality. I think there is merit in acknowledging LUG purchasing power (maybe we can attract a managed care broker to be our negotiator). Leica dealers like Patrick will tell you that there is not much profit in each item. Of course, I can't speak from personal knowledge if this is really true. There has to be some pressure for a direct purchasing discount if we really put our numbers to work. BTW, anybody know how many LUGers there are? Leically yours, Paul T. Collura