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US copy of Photoshop CS3

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  • 18-05-2008 11:17am
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    pontovic
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    Hi

    I was looking on the adobe website at pricing for photoshop cs3, and seeing that it costs alot less in the US than in Europe, I was thinking of asking a mate over there to pick me up a copy and bring it over here. Has anyone here tried this ? Would it work, or would it refuse to install on a Mac with the locale set to Europe/Ireland ? Is it technically illegal ?

    Thanks :)


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    snellers
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    i'm sure there is smallprint somewhere within the terms stating you should buy from an authorised distributor in your country of use......but whether that constitutes 'illegal' i'm not sure.
    all I can say to you is on my copy of CS3 it asks for country...etc when installing - followed by serial number. I can't see there being a problem.
    If I was in your shoes and the savings were great then get a copy from the US and give it a go. If it wont work contact Adobe, explain a 'friend' bought it for you as a gift and I'm sure they will assist. At the very least you could offer to pay the difference and get the country specific copy (if it actually exists which I dont think it does!)

    best of luck!


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    5uspect
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    AFAIK its not region locked. Europe has long subsidised the US in terms of pricing and it is difficult to get a US copy shipped here but not illegal.
    There is also an eductional edition for a further reduced price.


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    snellers
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    There are many different ways you can qualify for educational as well, not simply just 'being at school' ....definately worth checking to see if you qualify!


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    forbairt
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    as far as I know it is locked and will refuse to install as it trys to determine IP / country (but don't hold me to that) you should be able to use a proxy to get around that though.

    There was a few similar posts over on creative ireland about it a while back

    Getting CS3 WEB Premium in the US would save you about 912 EUR compared to buying it here


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    SingingCherry
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    Yes, I have done this and yes it is fine. It is not region locked at all. I did this at christmas with creative suite 3 and it works perfectly on my Irish bought Mac. Have him pick it up for you and enjoy!


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