I have a free trial of 3ds max 8, which is pretty good.
Just as i start to understand it it runs out. Yes, we have all tried at guessing the 24 digit activation code, but I DONT want to be a fraudster

Then i go onto the online shops

And I was AMAZED at how much it costed.
It costs £2300 if you get a good deal.
I'm only fourteen and even paint shop pro seems expensive but how much money did it cost people? For instance, the modding 'veterans' and moddelers alike-is this something really big you save for or is it something through work etc.

I want to know the best place to get it, if possible, but also know the type of budget people have to this hobby.