Really, HOW MUCH did you pay for 3ds max?

[Lentonius]

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.

[lt1956]

I sent you A Private message as to why these things can be descussed on the Open Forum.

Lt

[Vercingetorix]

Student versions are far cheaper, as well as second hand or older versions of the software.

[RTW King]

How much would the oldest version cost that still works for RTW?

[Red Harvest]

What is the cheapest student deal anyone has seen? I wouldn't mind paying a few hundred for it, but a few thousand is ridiculous for what would be simple hobby software for 99% of us.

[Vercingetorix]

I saw a second hand copy of 3ds Max 8 (student version) go for about $300 on E-bay the other day. You can keep a watch out on E-bay, they do pop up now and then but make sure you're getting a legit copy. The script was developed on 3ds Max 5, so at or above that version will work. A google search came up with a $160 student version of 3ds Max 8. The only catch is it expires in a year, the non-expiring copy is $600. It's an expensive piece of software there's not doubt about it, but if you score around and have some patience you can come across a good deal.