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puzzle · 11-12-2007, 06:38

Just wondering if it is possible to buy second hand software or older versions.
I only need Photoshop CS1 or 2 would do. also need flash (mx or 8)

Anyone know irf its possible to get hold of these, i cant afford the newest versions and want to be legit.

Cheers guys (and girls)

Mandy Moo · 11-12-2007, 08:07

Have you tried Ebay or Amazon?

sub · 11-12-2007, 08:23

I don't think you can.

Software is licensed to an individual or company (which is what you're paying for) and unless they have reseller rights I don't think you can legally transfer this from one person/company to another.

datahound · 11-12-2007, 08:25

What sub says. Don't think is legally resaleable.

Oomlaute · 11-12-2007, 08:32

Legally? Probably not but Yes, its possible. I know damn well people do it every day on craigslist.

Herr Kurm · 11-12-2007, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub

I don't think you can.

Software is licensed to an individual or company (which is what you're paying for) and unless they have reseller rights I don't think you can legally transfer this from one person/company to another.

no it isnt unless it is bundled with a new computer. You can do whatever you want with the boxed versions.

Do Gooder · 11-12-2007, 08:34

i have bought old stock unregistered stuff on ebay.

that worked fine for me.

you have to trust the seller!

puzzle · 11-12-2007, 09:55

yeah i thought there might be some issue with second hand stuff.

Looks like i will go for the old stock, il try ebay and amazon. I have been used software that I shouldn't when I was studying but now its time to sort it out properly.

cheers for the help everyone

Do Gooder · 11-12-2007, 10:04

by no means a guarantee! but i bought from this chap a few times and was very pleased with the goods.

eBay My World - software.solutions

Hunch · 11-12-2007, 19:23

Personally I'd

1. Get the cheapest old-stock copy of Photoshop 7 you can find. It's the oldest version that qualifies for CS3 upgrade status and you can probably pick it up for peanuts on ebay.

2. Get a legit boxed Photoshop CS3 upgrade, which if you buy from a US store and get it shipped to the UK will cost you about 100 quid ($200) given the current exchange rate.

Don't bother with Photoshop Extended. It's unlikely to have anything you'll need and will just cost more. You could do something similar with Flash.

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puzzle Puzzle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 173	Second hand software? Just wondering if it is possible to buy second hand software or older versions. I only need Photoshop CS1 or 2 would do. also need flash (mx or 8) Anyone know irf its possible to get hold of these, i cant afford the newest versions and want to be legit. Cheers guys (and girls)

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,567	I don't think you can. Software is licensed to an individual or company (which is what you're paying for) and unless they have reseller rights I don't think you can legally transfer this from one person/company to another. __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,040	by no means a guarantee! but i bought from this chap a few times and was very pleased with the goods. eBay My World - software.solutions __________________ anti social marketing BANNED!!!!!!

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Mandy Moo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 493	Have you tried Ebay or Amazon?

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Oomlaute The Evil Sniper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 114	Legally? Probably not but Yes, its possible. I know damn well people do it every day on craigslist.

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puzzle Puzzle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 173	yeah i thought there might be some issue with second hand stuff. Looks like i will go for the old stock, il try ebay and amazon. I have been used software that I shouldn't when I was studying but now its time to sort it out properly. cheers for the help everyone

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Hunch Grumpy old man Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Japan Posts: 1,377	Personally I'd 1. Get the cheapest old-stock copy of Photoshop 7 you can find. It's the oldest version that qualifies for CS3 upgrade status and you can probably pick it up for peanuts on ebay. 2. Get a legit boxed Photoshop CS3 upgrade, which if you buy from a US store and get it shipped to the UK will cost you about 100 quid ($200) given the current exchange rate. Don't bother with Photoshop Extended. It's unlikely to have anything you'll need and will just cost more. You could do something similar with Flash.

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