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 06/22/2005 09:03:13 AM · #1
I'm buying Photoshop CS from somebody for $150 Canadian...how can I ensure it's unregistered as claimed?

Here's the original ad:

Origianl box Photoshop CS, the box has been opened, but never activated or registered. Reason for selling is, I bought Photoshop CS2.

Is there a number I can look up on the Adobe website or something to ensure it's not registered?
 06/22/2005 09:05:03 AM · #2
If the original buyer bought CS2, chances are the original CS was upgrade, which invalidates its registration. If the buyer did not upgrade and bought the CS2 out right, they have issues.
 06/22/2005 09:08:15 AM · #3
And if they have issues, is there a number I can check to make sure that the CS version hasn't been registered?

I realize I need to be careful here, that's why I asked the question.

The seller claims the original was not registered and I'd like to know if there's a way I can verify that.

Does anyone know?

Message edited by author 2005-06-22 09:09:16.
 06/22/2005 09:16:50 AM · #4
I can't answer your question but just remember the adage: "If it sounds too good to be true it probably is." Have a look at this URL if you haven't already:

//www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/antipiracy/avoid.html

Message edited by muckpond - made the link a link.
 06/22/2005 09:23:50 AM · #5
It's not "too good to be true"...I can get a new PS CS for about $350-$400 Canadian with discounts and everything. This used copy is $150, which is reasonable if everything is kosher.

I understand the risks. This version has "never been registered". That shouldn't be too difficult to verify, I hope.
 06/22/2005 09:54:46 AM · #6
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
It's not "too good to be true"...I can get a new PS CS for about $350-$400 Canadian with discounts and everything. This used copy is $150, which is reasonable if everything is kosher.

I understand the risks. This version has "never been registered". That shouldn't be too difficult to verify, I hope.


Reasonable to you, but not reasonable logically. Why whould I sell a $400 program, that regularly retails for more than that, for such a steep discount? Even if you get it for $150 and upgrade to CS2 (which may be free I have heard - someone corredt me there) or at best cheap - so for $300 you can have what costs $500+ normally.

And you don't see a catch there?

I would bet the CS is an upgrade, perhaps never installed. if it is truly fresh, then you can upgrade yours and i suppose that would all be legal, and for that US$150 is too much. (upg to CS2 is $149 US at adobe.com) Not sure on canadian value.

CS2 full version is US$599 at adobe.com

06/22/2005 09:58:15 AM · #7
Prof_Fate, it's very logically possible. If I buy any product, open it, and can't return it how can I expect to get full retail value for it?

If you had ended up with an extra version of Photoshop CS and tried to sell it legitimately, what would you sell it for?

I realize everyone's concerns...I'm not oblivious to what happens out there. I am a bit frustrated that nobody seems to know if there is a way to determine whether software has been registered or not.

Edit: The title of this thread should not have said "used", perhaps. The seller is claiming that the box has been opened but nothing installed or registered.

Message edited by author 2005-06-22 09:59:58.
 06/22/2005 10:18:06 AM · #8
I don't know whether or not you checked the URL I posted. On that page Adobe say the following:

"Contact Adobe at piracy@adobe.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding OEM, Bundles, Collections or to verify if a serial number has already been registered before or to verify if its authenticity."

According to Adobe this is how you can verify if a number has been registered.

Just trying to help...
 06/22/2005 10:20:21 AM · #9
Originally posted by jcsteel:
I don't know whether or not you checked the URL I posted. On that page Adobe say the following:

"Contact Adobe at piracy@adobe.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding OEM, Bundles, Collections or to verify if a serial number has already been registered before or to verify if its authenticity."

According to Adobe this is how you can verify if a number has been registered.

Just trying to help...


Perfect, thanks! Sorry, I did click on the link but I've read most of that page before. It looks like that's the only way to follow up...thanks again!
 06/22/2005 10:43:37 AM · #10
It's your money.

If you have questions as to legality and your right to use that software and then still decide to buy it, all I can say is good luck.

Personally, if I was presented with such an opportunity and had any reason to question the opportunity, I would err on the side of caution and not make the purchase. That's just me though.
06/22/2005 11:16:03 AM · #11
Originally posted by Nelzie:
It's your money.

If you have questions as to legality and your right to use that software and then still decide to buy it, all I can say is good luck.

Personally, if I was presented with such an opportunity and had any reason to question the opportunity, I would err on the side of caution and not make the purchase. That's just me though.


If I get confirmation from Adobe that the software is legitimate and unregistered by obtaining the serial number, I have nothing to worry about. Thanks jcsteel, for the info!
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