Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil, Unfortunately for us, the pawnshop owners use the same pricing guides that are available to the rest of us. I have not seen any real bargains appear, in spite of the pressing needs of their customers for quick cash. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Leeson" <pjleeson@mchsi.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: What recession? >I think it's unlikely any segment of consumer will be spared from these >current economic events. > Even those with money will likely wait on purchases, anticipating lower > future pricing. > And the worldwide scope of the decline is unprecedented in my lifetime. > > So, maybe look at some gear, but I'd be looking at the pawnshops. > > Phil > > > On Feb 20, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > >> Complaining about high Leica lens prices? Don't be a cheapskate. >> >> Because of an inflated former job title, I am on the mailing list of a >> magazine "Showboats International." This glossy rag features luxury >> yachts costing upwards of $1,000,000. The pages are replete with 100 ft. >> plus boats, featuring interiors that would put Westminster Castle to >> shame. Tucked amongst the ads for Rolex watches and executive jets is >> one from an Italian pen maker, Tibaldi. Partnering with Riva, an Italian >> classy runabout maker, Tibaldi offers an inlayed wood ball point pen for >> a mere $3000. Come on now. It's a ball point pen that probably doesn't >> write any better than a Bic. >> >> One of the articles is an interview with a yacht owner, an aged man >> sporting a nubile young female companion far too young to be his >> daughter. Dangling from his shoulder, like a piece of jewelry, is a >> Leica IIIf. The text of the article suggests that his hobby, in addition >> to clipping coupons, is adorning his floating palace with functional >> antiques - the best products from each era. The centerpiece is a >> collection of old Leica cameras. >> >> Obviously luxury yachting is one segment of the economy that the world >> recession hasn't impacted. Boatyards specializing in construction of >> yachts for the super rich are backed up for years. Although a few have >> been caught, most of the Bernie Madoffs of the world are alive and >> living on their floating pleasure domes off the Cote d' Or. >> >> So spring for that new 18 mm lens. Keep Dr. Kaufmann on his yacht. >> >> Larry Z >> >> P.S. I'm bitter because, as of this morning, my investment portfolio has >> lost 50% of its former value. >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >