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Subject: [Leica] un-believable
From: rmcclure2 at woh.rr.com (rob mcclure)
Date: Fri Dec 19 09:45:06 2008
References: <C4BF7AB3-DB7F-43A5-9A3A-62AFC042AE67@mac.com> <0766D75F62F045958454B7D05DD7505A@D1S9FY41> <F0CD03AB-507D-492C-9FDB-6B8E0CA09C11@mac.com>

I read it the same as you, George.  Positions dealer as victim  
requiring charity. The "what's in it for me" (wiifm) of a good sales  
letter is buried if not lost.  Even more ironic to me because there  
are no longer any dealers within a day's drive of central ohio.

Rob


On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:20 PM, Lottermoser George wrote:

> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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