Regarding the 'personal guests' comment, and I speak for myself, I have never been treated any differently by MMC other than how I would expect to be treated as a good customer, one who has bought three of their products in the last 4/5 years.
Other than the Geneva Motor Show invitation (where I paid all of my own costs of travel and accommodation etc) the only time we cross paths is on factory visits or at events that they are attending. It certainly fits your description but I wanted to ensure that nothing else is or could be read into it.
I emphasise, if you buy their products, they tend to be very welcoming. They are a business not a Museum after all.
I think that you make an important point here Andy, like you I attended the Geneva Motor Show and also paid all our own costs. I certainly don't expect or get a hand-out from MMC.
In addition, I buy all my cars through my local Dealer - SGT and he is charged normal Dealer prices, and certainly Julian gives me exemplary service too.
I have now purchased 10-Morgan's and thus, I could be termed what the marketing guys call a 'brand adorer'. I don't apologise for this and I may even buy more Mog's! I might also mention that I have now been invited to two events by AMG, a track day (at no cost to me) and a social event, even though I have only owned our AMG since September 2011.
