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gabruzzi
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March 25, 2019
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P: Where is the Lightroom Classic 20 GB Plan?

  • March 25, 2019
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Am I missing something..a week ago when I looked at lightroom (to replace Aperture) and started the demo, there were two options LR CC w/1tb of cloud storage for $9.99 or LR Classic/PS and 20gb of cloud storage for $9.99.  When I tried to sign up today the latter plan seemed to be changed to LR Classic/PS and 1tb fof cloud storage for $19.99.

 

$10/mo I could squeeze in, $20/mo is ludicrous especially given that I only need LR Classic, not LRCC, not PS, not any cloud storage.  Did I miss something or is there still a way to buy it for $10/mo?

    Correct answer jane-e

    ** The plan can be purchased at  https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html#photography-mini-plans  via phone at 1-800-585-0774 or via major retailers.**

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    garyc74660117
    garyc74660117
    Participating Frequently
    May 3, 2019

    Remember also, May9th they are going to be talking about PS for iPad. Maybe there planning to charge for it and 19.99 will be the price for everything.

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    Reilly Diefenbach
    Participant
    May 2, 2019

    If anyone at Adobe thinks I'll sit still for $20 a month for the Photography Plan they have another think coming.  Don't do it, Adobe.

      TinCanGoat
      TinCanGoat
      Participant
      May 2, 2019

      How about a less-expensive plan that's just the software, no storage, since some of us use other storage companies/options?

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        Rotlex
        Participant
        May 3, 2019

        Here's an even better idea - how about just offering the ability to buy the damn software again and upgrade when I feel the need? 

        WTF Adobe. I'm an avid amateur that's been using Lightroom as long as I can remember.  Currently cataloging around 200K images.  I already hate this subscription crap and now your looking at doubling the monthly cost?  Really?  I'm out if this happens.  No way in hell I'm spending $20 plus per month for a piece of software.

          jane-e
          Community Expert
          jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
          Community Expert
          May 2, 2019

          ** The plan can be purchased at  https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html#photography-mini-plans  via phone at 1-800-585-0774 or via major retailers.**

            eaglehorse6d
            eaglehorse6d
            Participant
            May 2, 2019

            9.99 plan for me is lightroom only and there is 0 chance of me renewing my sub for 20 per month.

              99jon
              99jon
              Legend
              May 2, 2019

              It won’t apply to renewals. It’s a test of plan configurations aimed at new customers. Marketing departments play these games from time to time. You can still buy the 20GB bundle, even during the test period as mentioned by Jane.

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              ProDesignTools
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              ProDesignToolsCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              April 1, 2019

              So interestingly, these new tests aren't necessarily a price hike, but rather a package bundling of the 1 TB storage option (which normally costs $9.99 per terabyte) together with the longstanding $9.99 Photography plan (20 GB with Photoshop and both Lightrooms)... Add the two together and you get to $20/month.

              Using different browsers does still seem to give different results however. Not sure if it depends on whether one is logged on with an Adobe ID, or coming in new, using a VPN, etc.

              But the original $9.99 plan is still accessible in some cases. For example, the links in this post will access Adobe's lower-cost 20 GB option with Lightroom, LR Classic, and Photoshop, regardless of the browser used:

               

              Adobe Makes $9.99/Month PS+LR Photography Plan Permanent

                

              Trying to buy from a reseller may be another possible route, but often their software support & return/refund policies are less than what Adobe provides directly.

              Ian Lyons
              Community Expert
              Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              March 27, 2019

              It's a system test by Adobe. Below is a Q&A.

               

              Q: I see Creative Cloud Photography Plan (20GB) is not available on Adobe.com. What is happening?

               

              "From time to time, we run tests on Adobe.com which cover a range of items, including plan options that may or may not be presented to all visitors to Adobe.com. We are currently running a number of tests in the US."

               

              Q: Is this plan still available for purchase?

               

              "Yes, the plan is still available for purchase from Adobe during this test. Contact support to purchase: https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html"

               

              Q: Does this mean that (Product name: Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop/Lightroom CC) is no longer available?

               

              "This test has no impact on the availability of any desktop application.Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Photoshop desktop apps all continue to be available."

               

              Q: Will Creative Cloud Photography Plan (20GB) be available into the future?

               

              "We don’t comment on future products or plans."

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              gabruzziAuthor
              Participant
              March 25, 2019

              so, thanks to firefox, I was able to subscribe to the 20gb plan.  This weird inconsistency is, well, weird. 

              Bob Somrak
              Bob Somrak
              Legend
              March 25, 2019

              I just checked and the LR Classic/PS and 20gb of cloud storage for $9.99 is still available.

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                gabruzziAuthor
                Participant
                March 25, 2019

                I spent literally three hours looking on Adobe's site and there was no sign of the $10 plan.  Either they brought it back due to a hiccup, or they were intentionally trying to force me into the plan I didn't want..not a happy new customer.

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                gabruzziAuthor
                Participant
                March 25, 2019

                over on the pentax forum someone took up my issues and discovered that some browsers don't provide links to buy the $10 plan and others do.  Both screenshots taken from the exact same URL.

                Firefox:

                Chrome:

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