#used software
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What's the official policy on buying used software? Is it
upgradeable?
Used (Pre-Owned?) software is fully upgradable. You need to have a
bill of sale, and a letter to send to Autodesk to update the
registration. Make sure first that it is a fully upgradable copy.
Give the serial number to your dealer (if you don't have one, send it
to me) to contact Autodesk to make sure it was not previously
reported as lost or stolen, or upgraded. Make sure you get all the
original disks, hardware lock, manuals, and CD-ROM.
Thanks Greg,
When you say that I need a bill of sale and letter to send to
ADesk do you mean the original bill of sale or one made out by the
previous owner. And the letter should be something from the previous
owner?
I'd like to pick up a copy of Ani Pro but Autodesk doesn't have a
student discount for this package so we poor students must go
scrounging!
Ian:
The original would be nice, but I was just referring to a bill of sale from the
registered owner to you.
Greg Pyros
" I'd like to pick up a copy of Ani Pro but Autodesk doesn't have a student
discount for this package so we poor students must go scrounging!"
From our Education Dept:
"Yes, we have Student Pricing available, but there are lots of exceptions
(mainly full time status for some products) and an application process. Please
have Ian contact our office to be referred to an education dealer."
Ian, you might try calling Nancy Zehring at 415/491-8295.
Nik
Thanks Nik, My local dealer said there was only a discount for 3ds (which my
life now revolves around. ) Great news for me!
Ian.
Ian (and others),
I have been following the various threads on Educational pricing, and wanted to
drop this tip. Each particular region will have a dedicated AER (AutoDesk
Educational Reseller). The standard "commercial" dealers such as myself cannot
match the pricing available from the AER's, as they have a quasi-protected
market. Anytime you need educational pricing, call AutoDesk and ask for the AER
assigned to your area. In high populous areas, there may be several, but in
the less populated areas (such as Kansas) there may be only one. We happen to
have a very good one for Kansas, and he is one of my best allies.
Thought this needed to be added for the educational issues in general Ian, and
please don't take it as a personally directed comment.
Chuck
PMJI, but here is what we have found in assisting clients with used
software purchases. Firstly, it IS upgradeable, provided you follow
the transfer of license agreement policies. These policies are as
follows:
1) Obtain the transfer agreement from Autodesk Customer Service, you
can reach them at (707)794-1450, or from a local dealer.
2) You and the seller need to fill out the form IN TRIPLICATE (yes, 3
forms!), and send them to AutoDesk Customer Service.
3) AutoDesk will perform serial number verification, and return one
copy to each of you, and file one copy (thus, the three forms).
Remember, when you are dealing with software of this price range,
remember to treat it as you would a car, the the license agreement
being the title.
Very helpful! Thanks Chuck.
Ian.
Ian,
Just pursue this as you would a car, with caution!