CompuServe Thread

I'm confused over the current pricing of the Visual Reality product. I recently purchased Simply 3D, and I've been very happy with the software. I've considered "upgrading" to Visual Reality. The SRP of VR is listed as $595 in the enclosed brochure, and a $50 rebate coupon is also enclosed. So I could purchase the software directly from Visual Software for $595 – $50 = $545. I recently saw Visual Reality in our local Babbage's store marked down to $399. They have been unable to sell the product for several months, and have marked it down. Is the $50 rebate still valid? Can I purchase the software for $399 – $50 = $343, or over a $200 savings by purchasing locally? Is the price of the product still $595 SRP? Are there any other "upgrades?" I own Corel Draw, and I dimly remember an upgrade for Corel Draw owners. By the way, I enjoy creating 3D and ray-traced visuals for presentations within our computer department. I purchased Simply 3D for $49, and I do not see a 10-fold difference in features between Simply 3D and Visual Reality to justify the pricing difference. Am I missing something? If the product is geared towards commercial use, and priced accordingly, then I'm probably looking at the wrong product.