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01-26-2010, 12:12 PM
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Legally purchase CS3
Does anyone know if there is a legal way to purchase an upgrade and/or full version of CS3? We have a computer that has been running CS2 but we need to upgrade to match the versions on another machine -- but I can't seem to find anything online that looks legitimate... any ideas?
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01-26-2010, 12:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by judyj
Does anyone know if there is a legal way to purchase an upgrade and/or full version of CS3? We have a computer that has been running CS2 but we need to upgrade to match the versions on another machine -- but I can't seem to find anything online that looks legitimate... any ideas?
Judy
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Go to Amazon.com
Amazon.com: adobe cs3
best, gordon p
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01-26-2010, 01:41 PM
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I'm having trouble understanding why you can't find an online vendor to purchase the full version of CS3 from. There are many businesses online that offer it, including (as Gordo mentioned) Amazon and buy.com. Why do find them not to be legitimate? or why not upgrade both to CS4?
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01-26-2010, 01:43 PM
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Adobe products at Amazon
Thanks for that tip -- I noticed that Amazon had some products and thought that they would be legit -- but they only have CS3 for Windows and I need it for a Mac. We thought we would be replacing that machine but things slowed down... and it won't run CS4 so upgrading the Mac AND purchasing CS4 upgrade (from CS2) are a big expense right now. I suppose I will have to weigh spending almost $700 for a new license on CS3, if I can find one, against the cost of other upgrades -- or trying to move the work to another shop.
Judy
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01-26-2010, 01:49 PM
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Legally purchase CS3
Oxburger -- I do not see CS3 offered on Adobe's site -- only CS4. If I do a google search, some stores will show CS3 but when I actually click the link, the product is CS4 -- the only links I have found, other than Amazon, which doesn't have a mac version, are for companies that, when you look at their license agreements, obviously aren't legit. If you have a link to a page on Adobe that offers CS3, would you send it to me at: judyj@sirspeedywinston-salem.com. Thanks so much, Judy
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01-27-2010, 09:29 AM
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I have had good luck with Softwaremedia.com. I purchased a couple of applications from them (Microsoft FrontPage 2003 and Adobe CS4), and have been happy with the price and the service. See their credentials page for their re-seller authorizations.
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02-02-2010, 12:08 PM
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try craigslist and buy a used copy, obviously look at it before purchasing to make sure it is the real deal.
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02-02-2010, 02:18 PM
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Buying CS3
Have you tried speaking to the sales reps at Adobe.com? They obviously don't want to sell CS3, but may have it if you ask. I wanted to buy CS4 Design Edition instead of Premium Edition and had to ask them for it specifically. They went to great lengths to keep it out of the public eye.
I wouldn't trust a copy of CS3 from Craigslist...chances are the owner upgraded and is selling the outdated copy, which is not legal.
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02-03-2010, 03:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Kunkel
I wouldn't trust a copy of CS3 from Craigslist...chances are the owner upgraded and is selling the outdated copy, which is not legal.
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Adobe has a license transfer policy in place for used software
Transfer an Adobe product license
As always, buyer beware, but if you make it a condition of the sale that the owner fills out the paperwork from the link above and transfers it to you with the original disks you can legally get used software from craigslist or eBay. When in doubt check the serial number with Adobe Customer Service at the link above. After all it's in their best interests to make sure the software you are purchasing is legal.
Unfortunately, with the current economic conditions there are probably a fair number of copies out there from companies that are closing their doors.
Shawn
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