Adobe Photoshop CS3 may be the best image editor there is, but it does cost anywhere between $600 and $1,000. This article offers helpful tips on how to find the best possible price for this expensive beast, and save hundreds of dollars.
1. Money-Saving Tip #1: Academic discount offers
Are you a student or a teacher? If so, Web search is your friend. Just use Google, Yahoo, and other search engines to locate academic offers for Adobe software such as Photoshop. Many online stores offer academic discounts, but they will typically need a Student ID from you, or special application forms filled. Finding and applying for academic discounts may not be too easy, but it’s well worth the trouble, since you can typically slash the Adobe software price tag by 30% this way.
3. Money-Saving Tip #2: Buy an older version
Are you sure you need the latest and greatest version of Photoshop CS3? Yes, it has all the bells and whistles, but it may very well be an expensive overkill if all you need is to design a header for your website. Seek out older versions of Photoshop software on the Web, such as Photoshop CS2, or Photoshop 6, and they will typically cost a lot less.
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