Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/01

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Is a Good Used M6TTL Worth More Than...?
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:56:06 -0500

Hi Buzz,

> The matter is, is your Leica worth more than what
> your surgeon received for your treatment.

I believe the issue is FAR deeper than money, and that money is a really bad
metric.

> Let's frame this in a non-life saving manner.  How many Leicas is a year
> at an American university "worth?"  How many Leicas is your pet dog
> worth?  Understanding that it is all a matter of "willingness to pay."

There are, of course, varying degrees of valuation, whether it be emotional,
monetary, status, convenience etc.  Some people won't have their dog
"repaired", and some will spend anything to.  Some people don't appreciate
Leicas, and could do just as well with a P&S.  There are few circumstances
where one REALLY NEEDS a Leica, IMO.  Leicas are, for most of us, disposable
income.  For some Leicas are their source of investment, or their tool for
their trade.  Except for those, that makes them hard to compare to other
things that are far more necessity.  BTW, I do not believe college is a
"right", and am miffed that so many people believe it is.

Regards,

Austin

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