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Subject: [Leica] un-believable
From: rmcclure2 at woh.rr.com (rob mcclure)
Date: Fri Dec 19 10:02:15 2008
References: <C4BF7AB3-DB7F-43A5-9A3A-62AFC042AE67@mac.com><0766D75F62F045958454B7D05DD7505A@D1S9FY41> <F0CD03AB-507D-492C-9FDB-6B8E0CA09C11@mac.com> <5216F3E0D91F4E30922174941561E340@D1S9FY41>

Leica's business plan to move upmarket has narrowed its customer base  
considerably.  They could sell $2000 M6-7's  but a 4000+ m8 is out of  
reach for many and prices away dealers.

Rob
On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:49 PM, Seth Rosner wrote:

> George, they are mass market manufacturers; Leica Camera is not. And  
> it must have dealers to sell and, at least as important, to be able,  
> in markets where they sell in significant numbers, to maintain and  
> support maintenance and repair facilities.
>
> Seth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com 
> >
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable
>
>
>> 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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>>>
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Replies: Reply from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica] un-believable)
In reply to: Message from imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George) ([Leica] un-believable)
Message from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica] un-believable)
Message from imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George) ([Leica] un-believable)
Message from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica] un-believable)