software from ebay

Started by metroshane, August 11, 2003, 03:06:50 PM

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metroshane

August 11, 2003, 03:06:50 PM
Anyone ever buy software off ebay?  There seems to be some good deals on Final Cut Pro 4, but I normally hate ebay and am sure i''m gonna get screwed.  

Any testimonials?
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Raikus

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August 11, 2003, 04:04:14 PM
Just be sure it's with box and not a burn. I've bought software before, but make sure everything (box, manual, original disks) are included. And be sure they have a good rating.
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metroshane

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August 11, 2003, 04:11:24 PM
What's this academic version everyone is hocking?  Is it truely the same as the retail version?
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BonBon85

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August 11, 2003, 04:22:06 PM
Quote from: metroshaneWhat's this academic version everyone is hocking?  Is it truely the same as the retail version?

I was just going to ask the same thing. On the apple site final cut academic is half the price of the regular version, and flash academic is only $100 versus the usual $500 for the standard version.

Ghostboy

#4
August 11, 2003, 06:54:05 PM
From what I understand, the software is the same, but they have 'Academic' stamped on the logo. Which I guess would be an embarassment to professionals or something.

MacGuffin

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August 11, 2003, 07:05:38 PM
Q.  What does academic price mean?
A.  Many software and hardware manufacturers offer discounts to students hoping that the student will become familiar with their products.  They are hoping that you will learn their products and continue to use and upgrade them for the rest of your life.   All products that are marked Academic Price are the same product that you would buy from a normal retail channel, only at a discounted for sale to academic market only. Sometimes that discount is up to 70%. Products that are marked Student Price are usually products that have limited features available, you should check with the computer solution providers in the Computer department to verify if the product is the full version or a limited version.
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aclockworkjj

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August 11, 2003, 10:15:18 PM
actually it's a really good deal....cause as long as it's the Full Version, and you register it....... all you need to do is keep buying the upgrades...I know a lot of people who are riding out software serial numbers they got when they were in school....

metroshane

#7
August 11, 2003, 11:35:43 PM
Actually I think registering it may be the problem.  I was trying to figure out what it was on the apple sight and it made it sound like the minimum you can register is 5.  I could be confused.
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aclockworkjj

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August 12, 2003, 08:47:45 AM
Quote from: metroshanethe minimum you can register is 5.
5 what?....I am not 100% positive on this either as it doesn't apply to me...but I know a girl who is riding out a copy of Quark from like 5 years ago...

She could just be stealing it now though too... :lol:
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