Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Red Dots and Leica Recognition
From: jimbrick@photoaccess.com (Jim Brick)
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 13:55:07 -0700

At 02:41 PM 10/1/98 -0400, Jay wrote:
>
> I'm equally certain that
>thieves--especially professional ones--can spot a Leica from 100 yards off in
>pea-soup fog even if it has its logo taped-over.
>
>Jay
> 

I personally don't believe this. I believe the N***, C***, M*** cameras
have a much better fence value. Public brand recognition. I believe Leica
is too "specialized"  and "cultish" for thieves to be tuned into.

Hey buddy, want to steal a Leica?

Nah... that Russian stuff doesn't sell!

Jim

Jim Brick
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