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tmark wrote:
brainiac wrote:
I don't know why Leica doesn't auction new M cameras when they come out. I bet there are quite a few who would pay well over the RRP. At some point the average auction price would reach the secret RRP at which point Leica could then issue them to dealers at that price. They would maximise profit that way. Canon has a go at this by sliding the RRP after a few months, but Leica could really rake in the cash due to pent up demand and hysterical desire.
How would their dealer network feel about this ?
Probably pretty good if they can auction stock through the authorised Leica auction site and share the profits with Leica. It's clear that early adopters are willing to pay extra for the privilege, so who will complain? We see this on auction sites whenever supply of new goods is limited, so why shouldn't dealers and manufacturers join in the fun?
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