Topic: software purchase options???

[jnordby]

I have been searching around the web. I have found places that sell the software far below the main price from Lumion or Studica. Like Ioffer.com has downloads for full versions for $25 to $65 compared to retail over $3k? Are these people ripping off the software and do you not get the full access to the software? '

New to buying this very cool software, please help.

Jnordby

[peterm]

Hi Jnordby

I'm not able to verify exactly who they are and what they are selling, but it's highly likely they are ripping it off.  If they don't have or provide a valid Lumion license and if they are not an approved Lumion reseller, it's an illegal sale of the software . 

You don't know what you will get in the software, and all that will happen for someone who uses it will be either a message saying the license cant be used, and your spending money on something that cannot be upgraded.

I addition, there will be no support as the product will not carry a valid license.

It's typical of some sites, they have been around for ages, and try selling recognised softwares for next to nothing because people will pay a small amount, and if they can't get satisfaction, give up because they have not spent too much.  For softwares such as Lumion, there's no ex-stock clearance at very low prices, as there is no shelf stock to be scrapped or sold off.

It is possible for a user who no longer requires Lumion to sell their license.  That has happened only a few times  , and some users advertise here, so you know it's likely to be a legitimate license.  It's also unlikely they are going to sell for those types of prices.

The correct place to buy Lumion is from the official Lumion web site, or from a reseller as listed here.