Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/20
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On 20 Jun 97, Ken Wilcox wrote:
> Well perhaps. When I bought my M6 back in '90, there was a $500
> "trade in" offer. That was seven years ago and I haven't seen the
> M7 yet.
>
> kw
> >
> >Rebate is synonymous with something new!!!!
Exactly right, Ken! Rebate is far from synonymous with a new
replacement in the wings. Leica has periodically offered, over many
years, various rebates. Many are not associated with new product.
Some are, some are not.
Leica is terribly good at keeping the lid on product development
and announcements. A dealer in Tucson just got his authorization as
dealer some 2+ years ago. As is usual with a new dealer, the owner
attended the next scheduled "dealer training school in English that
Leica ran. At the time he attended, the rumor mill was rampant with
speculation on the R8. About all he came away with was the
knowledge that there was an R8 about to be announced, but zero
information on specs., appearance etc.
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Roger Beamon
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Leica Historical Society Of America
mailto:beamon@primenet.com
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Work is accomplished by those who have
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