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Bright Eyes

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07/08/2008 3:23 PM Alert 
I just got a copy of CS3 off of ebay. Its an actual copy, a homemade copy. I didn't realize this when I bought it. So it doesn't have any instructions, no serial number, just a disk with CS3 written in permanent marker. Should I keep it and try to work with it or try and get a refund? I have never used photo shop before. I just need a program to adjust photos before I paint them. Any suggestions? I'm completly lost.

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1Painter42
Posts:156

07/09/2008 9:30 AM Alert 
Maybe I can help you with this, since I'm a grahphic designer by day. Hope you didn't pay too much for it! I would definitely try to get your money back. The program will only work for 30 days as a trial without a serial number, if the disk works at all. CS3 is more than you need if you just need a simple photo editing program. Adobe also makes a program called Photoshop Elements, which is like a lite version of photoshop. I haven't used it myself, since I've always had the full version of photoshop, but reading the description and reviews of it, it sounds like it'll meet your needs. Adobe's website allows you to download a trial to try out to see if its what you need. Adobe has it as $99. I saw that amazon.com had it for $20 less on their site, plus a $20 rebate. I know there are other programs out there also, but I've always used photoshop, since I use other adobe programs also.
Hope this helps, good luck.

Justine
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Bright Eyes

Posts:61

07/09/2008 9:03 PM Alert 
I saw the elements program on amazon as well. I went for the cs3 because it was $100. Who could pass up a deal like that? I contacted the seller through e-mail and she said it can't be returned. I sent e-mails before buying it on ebay asking if it had the serial number and instructions and she told me it did. After I asked to return the software(without serial number or instructions, just a copy disk in a bag) she sent me a serial number that was already used. I have e-mails tracing the entire sell through ebay so I'm going to report it to ebay and Adobe. I may not get my money back but she won't be selling anymore bad software to anyone else.

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1Painter42
Posts:156

07/24/2008 9:03 AM Alert 
I'm sorry you got burned The seller is definitely a slime.

Justine
www.remingtoncreations.com
obachan
Posts:2

10/02/2008 8:27 AM Alert 
I have both Elements and the CS3 Design Premium package from Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Flash, and PDF. I have taken several on-line classes at my local community college. These classes are an excellent way to learn the various digital art software. One way to learn is to join Lynda.com ($25.00 per month will give you access to all programs with short informative videos on Photoshop and everything else). Also go to Photoshop Cafe on line. There are so many free tutorials on the net pertaining to Adobe products. Digital art does not replace traditional art, but it is a great way to scan your digital picture of your art and perserve your creations. Also check out National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) on line. Also Photoshop Elements has an on-line site. There is a magazine and tutorials.
Bright Eyes

Posts:61

10/11/2008 3:33 PM Alert 
Thanks so much everyone! After about two months of waiting for the e-bay and paypal complaints to be processed I did get my money back! Yay! I now own Photoshop Elements 6. It has everything I need on it and more. I bought a book on Elements 6 and have been going through it to learn the program. So far so good. And thanks for all the info Obachan! I'll have to check those out!

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