PS CS2: - Does it have to cost an arm and a leg?

[sharon]

Any suggestions on where I can acquire a legit copy of the software?

I've done research and came across a student discounted one at $289... but am wondering is it the same full version?

Yeah... any ideas from anyone?

[:K3Z:]

ebay?

[sharon]

you think ebay is really a reliable source?

[Deathnote]

You don't have to have Photoshop.

there are other programs just as good just not better out there. People like Photoshop cause it is the best. Plus Photoshop is picky about laptops that it runs on.

[sharon]

I've tried other programs and personally, I think that once I was introduced and got acquainted with photoshop... I just can't really "fall" for any other program. I know there are cheaper (and some even free) software out there but I don't know - I guess we get what we pay for but... does it really have to cost $600?

[Deathnote]

To put it simply. Yes..Unless you get a disk from a friend.

[dude]

The student discounted version is exactly the same as the normal version that costs something like $1000 or something stupendously expensive anyway. Ebay might be a bit cheaper and it's normally reasonably reliable if you read the small print but it's always gonna be pretty expensive if you're getting a legit copy.

[sfkobpospo]

yeh legit copies cost a lot, the other copies dont

The reason for the price is that its THE graphics program, sorry, but it really is. Its used by many big name compnaies to design logos and labels and stuff and if it was dirt cheap it would be easy profit.

If you want free, use the internet...

[Rezistik]

the reason for the price is because they own monopoly

[Zilla]

Well it's the design industry standard for professionals so of course it's not going to be light on the pocket.

The high-$200s is the lowest you're going to get it down to for a new copy.

And the student version is the full version so no worries.

[:K3Z:]

sharon said:

you think ebay is really a reliable source?

why not? if they say its an original in the original packagin and its not, then you send it back..

why is it not reliable

[Anselm]

eBay has always been reliable for me. The amount of good stuff I've got from there is tremendous.

If you can't find a cheap CS2 on there, try to find a PS7. It's just as good.

[:K3Z:]

transfermktforum said:

eBay has always been reliable for me. The amount of good stuff I've got from there is tremendous.

If you can't find a cheap CS2 on there, try to find a PS7. It's just as good.

i 100% agree with that.. ps7 is superb, and all ive ever used really

[sfkobpospo]

7 and CS2 are basically the samen but CS2 has more filters and you can add scatter to smudging

tbh 7 is best if its a LOT cheaper