Upgrade Pricing...?

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October 6, 2017
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Hmm...

The Elements 2018 upgrade package costs more than I paid for the previous version about a month ago. I get that upgrades should not be free, it's reasonable to charge something for new features, but more than the entire package one just purchased??

Isn't Abobe really saying....

Throw away the package you just bought, and buy it again, at a higher price.

What am I not getting?

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Steve Grisetti

Legend

Actually, I think Felasco called it right! The ripping was taken in the spirit it was intended, guys.

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Steve Grisetti

Legend

The "upgrade" is actually the entire program -- but at a special price for current owners of the software.

It's not necessarily the best price you'll find on the internet, however. Often people have found better prices on Amazon and through other retailers offering the program on sale.

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FelascoAuthor

Known Participant

Thanks Steve,

I get that it's the entire program. That is, it's what I already have, plus some new features. Apparently, in Adobe's eyes, the new features are worth more than the entire package was worth just a month ago.

I dunno, it's Adobe's call obviously. One does wonder if they are aware that there are free programs which compete with Elements and Photoshop that are arguably better. I'm working with a free alternative to Elements now that is definitely better. I'm sure you're aware of it too so I don't mention it here.

Anyway, I thought I might be confused about the offer. Guess not.

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Bill Sprague

Community Expert

The best prices on Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements comes a couple times a year from retailers such as Amazon and B&H. My habit has been to buy a new version when it is on a "Black Friday" Sale. If I recall, last year it was about $65 for Premiere Elements alone. Core features (like codecs and file formats) evolve more slowly than creative features. My personal choice is to buy a new version every two years.

Felasco, I'm curious about the free video editing programs you like. Both Microsoft and Apple have provided some. My teen granddaughters are pretty good with the (discontinued) Windows Movie Maker. What are the other choices?

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