Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19

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Subject: [Leica] un-believable
From: hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Fri Dec 19 19:36:12 2008
References: <C4BF7AB3-DB7F-43A5-9A3A-62AFC042AE67@mac.com> <8299B54D-31F2-426C-AD21-C6ADEEB14B24@woh.rr.com>

I read it as a visible gesture of support for the dealer network after the 
dealer revolt under previous management. Leica have also increased the 
rebates for M8 purchasers. I don't see how that is a negative for the 
company.
Cheers
Geoff.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rob mcclure" <rmcclure2@woh.rr.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable


> Desperation?
>
> Rob
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2008, at 10:34 AM, Lottermoser George wrote:
>
>> 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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