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if there a cheaper way to legally buy the adobe software if you are not a teacher/student? Jan 14 11 09:25 am Link It doesn't appear so. (I Googled real quick) Jan 14 11 09:27 am Link TarilynQuinn wrote: How about eBay? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Adobe-Photoshop … 2eb29fbdfb Jan 14 11 09:38 am Link When I bought my Wacom tablet, it included PS Elements and a coupon for an upgrade to full Photoshop at the upgrade--not full--price. I don't recall if that's how it always is or if there was a special of some kind when I bought my tablet. You could also buy an older (likely cheaper) version of PS and upgrade from that. Just make sure it has a legitimate key. You can call Adobe and verify it. I think there are rules on how many versions back Adobe will allow an upgrade though, e.g., I'm not sure if you can buy PS 6 and upgrade to CS5. I recently got Lightroom 3 on Amazon (direct from Adobe, not a reseller) for $179 on sale. I wouldn't trust random non-brick & mortar resellers on there though, nor on Ebay. It's very easy to fake boxes and packaging. Jan 14 11 09:50 am Link The cutoff for upgrade discount is from CS2 to CS5. Jan 14 11 01:12 pm Link Krunoslav-Stifter wrote: Some time ago I have tried to buy license for 3DSMAX on eBay and I experienced a fraud (the guy was selling pirated MAX)... Good their customer protection system worked and I was refunded. Jan 14 11 01:25 pm Link Every photoshop i have ever bought has been from ebay, it works for me. Jan 14 11 01:31 pm Link You can buy used copies of Adobe software if they have duly signed and complied to their transfer agreement available on the Adobe site. I find CS3 to be one of the best, the only thing missing is contextual fill available in CS5. Jan 14 11 01:34 pm Link Misty Mountain Photo wrote: Can you recommend some trustful sellers to the OP? Jan 14 11 01:34 pm Link Krunoslav-Stifter wrote: If you read down in the "fine print" this is an UPGRADE version. Jan 14 11 01:37 pm Link I'm going to be "that guy", and suggest just saving up and buying it from Adobe or an authorized reseller. I've had a ton of bad experiences trying to save a few bucks, and it's just cost me more in the long run. It's honestly not that bad priced anymore, i could tell horror stories from back in the day and 3d software i bought. /old man rant off.  Jan 14 11 02:17 pm Link TarilynQuinn wrote: the new version of elements is priced on sale at 49$ at some places and has alot of bells and whistles for the price Jan 14 11 02:44 pm Link Take a one credit PE class or something similar at community college for $99. That will save you hundreds on Adobe products. Also if you still have your .edu email address you may be able to download the software from certain sites cheaply. A lot of schools are letting their graduates hang on to those now. Jan 14 11 02:48 pm Link
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Reason: not helpful Comments: Promoting a legally dubious solution. Jan 14 11 03:11 pm Link JoshuaDavisPhotography wrote: They have limitations on how you can use student software though, right? Like you can't profit from it? It's purely for learning purposes. Granted, I doubt anyone would check. Jan 14 11 03:11 pm Link JoshuaDavisPhotography wrote: I don't believe you are allowed to use a student copy of PS for any paid work. Of course that is a moral issue that you have to decide for your self. I assume though that you are looking to be legit. Jan 14 11 03:12 pm Link I'm not sure if this still works... but ordering from Abraham Lincoln University's online bookstore... you can get the student discount by checking a box, no need to show actual student ID. When I bought the first CS it was working, but that was probably 7 years ago? I imagine that other online e-stores have the same glitch if you look around.  Jan 14 11 03:15 pm Link TarilynQuinn wrote: Find someone who works at Adobe. There are discounts for employees. Jan 14 11 03:16 pm Link JoshuaDavisPhotography wrote: I believe you have to provide a current student ID or registration reciept to prove you are a student. I would suggest talking with a family member or friend who is currently attending. You may also hit up a teacher who would be willing to sell you a copy of CS4 for half the upgrade price of CS5. Jan 14 11 03:17 pm Link Collage bookstore, look for hungry student, offer to buy Taco Bell dinner in exchange for purchase of PS ! Jan 14 11 03:29 pm Link de5m0mike wrote: This might be true, but if it's the case you should be able to upgrade from a student version to a regular version at the upgrade discount price. Jan 14 11 03:55 pm Link Mark Harrington Photo wrote: Hence a one credit course would get you the photo ID. Plus, at least at my old school it granted you free access to a gym (even outside of the PE class). Jan 14 11 03:56 pm Link I've gone with Ebay and Amazon, sometimes if you get a copy of software a year or two old or an earlier version you can save some real money. Jan 14 11 03:59 pm Link JoshuaDavisPhotography wrote: Unless things have changed recently you need to be a full time student at a degree granting institution to be eligible to buy and use EDU versions. And there is no commercial use of that software allowed. Jan 14 11 04:01 pm Link R Michael Walker wrote: Maybe that's what the license says (I haven't read it so I don't know) but all they do is check that you have a valid student ID... At least where I go. Jan 14 11 04:14 pm Link If you check the Internet, you can find people selling new but older Adobe products. I purchased Photoshop CS3 Extended last year for $99. Jan 14 11 04:32 pm Link Not sure about this, but I came across this link doing a yahoo search for cs3. Is this legit? https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-sof … 7QodDH5XIQ Jan 14 11 04:40 pm Link Some people used their children's student status to get the discounts. Jan 14 11 04:41 pm Link You do not need to be a full-time student in order to get the student price. You don't need to be matriculating in a degree program. You only need to be studying at "a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study." In other words, you cannot take a class at the local Adult Education community center where they teach ballroom dancing and group cooking classes and get the discount based on that. You do not need to only use it for learning or practice. They are full versions of the software. No difference between the "student" version and the regular one. Per Adobe, http://www.adobe.com/education/students/ : Eligibility The following individuals are eligible to purchase Adobe Student and Teacher Editions: * University and college students â students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study * Primary and secondary school students â students enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction * Faculty and staff â teachers and staff employed by an accredited primary or secondary school or public or private university or college How do I buy? Students can buy Adobe Student and Teacher Editions on Adobe.com in the Education Store. Students may purchase only one license of any Adobe Student and Teacher Edition product. The license may be used only on the student's privately owned computer. Student and Teacher Edition products may not be resold. Proof of eligibility Students Students must provide a photocopy of a valid, current student ID that includes the studentâs name, date, and a photo. If the student does not have such an ID, he or she must instead provide a photocopy of a valid photo ID and one of the following items: * Official, current non-photo student ID with name and date * Official, current school transcript indicating name of school and student * Official, current school tuition bill indicating name of school and student * Official, current report card indicating name of school and student * Other official dated proof of enrollment How can I use my software â during and after school? Do Adobe Student and Teacher Editions have restricted functionality? * Student and Teacher Editions have all the features and functionality of the commercial versions. The software may be used only on a privately owned computer, and the user may not transfer or resell ownership of the Adobe Student and Teacher Edition license. Is there a time limit on using an Adobe Student and Teacher Edition? * Eligible users who purchase an Adobe Student and Teacher Edition receive a perpetual license that does not have a time restriction. Can I use my Adobe Student and Teacher Edition software for commercial use? * Yes. You may purchase a Student and Teacher Edition for personal as well as commercial use. See also: http://www.adobe.com/education/students … ility.html Education Store FAQ: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/25f26dd.html Jan 14 11 08:52 pm Link Orcatek Photography wrote: That is not cool. A parent is suppose set an example for there children. Some example these people are sitting. They should be horse whipped. Jan 14 11 09:00 pm Link sanjayb wrote: Not in the USA. de5m0mike wrote: Not in the USA. R Michael Walker wrote: That is not true for the USA. What are the restrictions on Academic Photoshop's usage Can a Student Edition also be used for commercial purposes? In North America, Student Edition software can be used for commercial purposes. Outside North America, Student Edition software is for noncommercial purposes only. (The UK FAQ, for example, says: "Student Edition products may not be used for commercial gain.") What about upgrading? Can I upgrade from a Student Edition? Yes, a Student Edition can be upgraded to a commercial version. See the Adobe FAQ link for more details, like whether it can be used after the student leaves school (yes); who is eligible to purchase; etc. Jan 14 11 09:53 pm Link George Anchev wrote: I just did a quick search at eBay to provide some kind of link. It said; "Top-rated seller" 100% Positive feedback Jan 14 11 11:28 pm Link There are so many tricks to catch those who want to cut corners. Get a wacom tablet and use the upgrade of Photoshop Elements or get it from Amazon or Adobe. Avoid e-Bay. I tried to buy my first copy of Photoshop there but was careful and found out the guy was using an old version with used up codes in combination with a "factory sealed" upgrade. I flagged the fraud, called Amex, and had my money back. Then I bought it from Adobe directly. It's not that expensive. Save yourself the trouble to deal with slimy sellers on e-Bay. Jan 15 11 02:16 am Link Enrolling in an $85 photoshop class at a local technical college gets me the ability to buy photoshop at my local university for the academic prices... full version. At our institution, it's $160 for Photoshop CS5 by itself, but no one ever buys that, since it's only about $50 more for Adobe's entry-level suite, including Illustrator, Acrobat, and a few other programs. Jan 15 11 12:24 pm Link Jan 15 11 12:29 pm Link My son is a college student and bought me CS4 extended for a Christmas gift. Full price $1000, his price $200. Jan 15 11 12:32 pm Link Atterberry Studios wrote: So - get a son! Your software will be cheaper Jan 15 11 12:39 pm Link Fotographic Aspirations wrote: Hahaha! good one! Jan 15 11 12:50 pm Link George Anchev wrote:
Jan 16 11 05:05 am Link JWB2 wrote: Agreed. Just mentioned what I heard. Jan 16 11 05:13 am Link |
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