Get Photoshop CS2 Cheaper

[unit_number_43]

I was looking at buying a copy of CS2 today, if at the very least just so updating in the future wouldn't kill my wallet as much. I've got a legal copy of 7, but missed out on 8 because at the time I didn't really have the cash or the need to update. Now I did a trail version of CS and I'm loving it, plus after seeing the vanashing point filter in CS2 I MUST have it.

So, I'm looking through adobe's site...bleh the usual $600 for photoshop. Just for kicks I took a look at the upgrade prices; a mere $149 (that's one hell of a discount). And I just happen to see that you can update from 7! It says you can update from any version of Photoshop... but I don't really trust that. It listed CS and 7 by name, so I'm sure it's supported.

Anyway, the point of this thread is this... If you want CS2 but want to save a couple hundred bucks... buy PS7 and upgrade! I found a couple copies floating on eBay for around $200 (trustworthy?), but I'm sure you can find a couple in retail stores for around the same price. Let's review legal full PS7 ($200) + PS/CS2 updgrade ($150) = CS2 ($350) that's a $250 price drop.

Sure, sure, you're all probably thinking "why pay for it, when I can steal it.". Because someone made that, sure it's expensive but look at what it does. Can you imagine designing without it? I can't imagine _printing_ without it. If you're just going to steal a copy and think nothing of it, then please leave your name and address so I can come to your house and beat you with my PS7 box.

[Relentless]

Hmmmm.... Smart observations jedi master, I must learn more!

[Samuel]

LOL ^^^. Thanks alot for the tip man! If i ever need to get a legal copy of cs2 ill definatley use this.

[robgasm]

you could always buy like version 5 of ps for bout £50 then upgrade... saving another £150 from buying 7

[Killer]

You could buy one for $1 then upgrade :lol:

[unit_number_43]

Originally posted by deep blue@Apr 30 2005, 01:57 PM
you could always buy like version 5 of ps for bout £50 then upgrade... saving another £150 from buying 7

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yeah, i'm not too sure if it will actually upgrade from 5. here's what adobe says on their site:

" To install this upgrade successfully, you will need a licensed version of Adobe Photoshop CS or Adobe Photoshop 7.0 or earlier, on the same platform as this purchase.
NOTE:This upgrade does not apply to Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Album, Photoshop Limited Edition, or PhotoDeluxe licensed users."

I think you should probably call adobe before you go out and buy an incompatible version. But yes, that would be a cheaper way if you can find a copy of it still.

[Relentless]

Originally posted by Killer@May 1 2005, 08:28 AM
You could buy one for $1 then upgrade* * * :lol:

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What if one is so old that it's rare and people on eBay are selling it for 2000 dollars?

[Samuel]

You can still get adobe photoshop 5.0 at reatail stores. (i think)

[dakine]

idk if cs 2 is much better i just got it 2 day and i dont see much diffence but the again i suck with photo shop all2geter lol

[Relentless]

Originally posted by dakine@May 2 2005, 05:32 AM
idk if cs 2 is much better i just got it 2 day and i dont see much diffence but the again i suck with photo shop all2geter lol

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If you ever become a photographer and do jobs for people, then the vanishing point in CS2 might help you.