#Buying 3DS 2.0
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Periodically I see adds offering to sell 3DS 2.0. If I choose to go this route,
can I upgrade to 3.0?
If it is possible, what would I need to get or do at the time of purchase, and
what would be the cost to upgrade to 3.0? Would I upgrade through AutoDesk or
through a reseller?
Thanks in advance,
-Marco
I upgrades for $475 through a dealer. You need to send in your disk with the
serial number on it. If you want to call them to check it out, ask for Ken
Sander at AMISYS, (714) 895-9094. Tell him I said hi!
Tim Peerson
Tim,
Thanks for the response.
-Marco
Marc,
As long as the version of 3DS r2 you are buying comes with the original disks,
documentation, and licence agreement…then you can transfer the registration
licence of that software to your name. Once the licence is transfered over to
you, you may upgrade that software at upgrade pricing,
-Brian
Brian,
Thanks for the response.
-Marco
Marc,
I'm curious – what sort of money does 3DS V2 go for?
Andrew (still saving…)
Andrew,
I have seen offers for around $2K. Don't know if there were takers. I think a
new copy goes for ~$3K. You may also then want to buy other add-ons so the
total price will probably be more.
I am not yet at a point where 3DS is a clear necessity for me. However, in 6
mos it will be if certain of my bids come through. So, I'm trying to take my
time and get the best deal I can in the next few months rather than wait 6mos
until I absolutely need it, can't afford to shop around, and have to pay full
retail. ;=)
-Marco
Hi Marc,
->Periodically I see ads offering to sell 3DS 2.0.
Be forewarned, I just went this route and there are some pitfalls to avoid.
Force the seller to provide you with proof of legal registration prior to
making any deal. There's people out there with demo & otherwise non-legal
copies who are trying to sell these things as legal copies for bargain prices.
A real owner knows the value of the software and will price it accordingly.
They may have the entire package, manuals, dongle, etc., but that doesn't
necessarily mean they have legal ownership or that it's not a demo copy. I
almost got *seriously* burned by a guy doing this.
Just my 2 cents,
-Heinz Schuller
Fly By Nite Studios
Heinz,
Thanks for the info. Is there a number I can call at ADESK or other method that
would verify it was a legal version.
Most people don't keep their receipts. If they have the original disk with the
S/N on it and the dongle I would assume it was at least a valid copy (perhaps a
demo though). Are there problems with out and out counterfit versions?
How do I distinguish a demo from a regular version. Will it say it on the
disk/dongle? Is there a menu item to select? My experience in pricing used
stuff is that if it is priced less than 50% it is suspect. But even at 75% the
savings would be substantial.
-Marco
To expand a bit on Heinz Schuller's message – look at the serial #. If it's a
667 -* number, it's a "not-for-resale" copy and not upgradable. If it's a 660
-* number it should be upgradable. There may be other pitfalls, but this is a
common one. Newer not-for-resale copies have a sticker on them, but stickers
are more easily removed than serial #s.
Chris.
Chris,
Thanks for the input. I will be very careful. Is there a number at Autodesk
that I can call and verify the status of a product?
-Marco