Posted by timepixdc on 10/06/06 14:21

In article <1160141184.360869.71510@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
"Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote:

> I love it when I see this kind of post. It reminds me of how much I
> appreciate Apple's exclusion of resellers from education sales.

Obvious self interest on your part.

> Pro Video Resellers offer an added measure of service and support

They charge more money and offer little that an informed consumer can't
do for himself.

> We specialize in building systems such as this

Can you offer this guy the same Apple/FCP system for under $5000?

> As a pro video reseller, we can offer your computer at a comparable
> cost delivered and you won't have to take the time to register or pay
> to become a "student."

Registering takes all of 15 minutes at your local community college.
Besides, there might be a course he actually wants to take.

> While student software is cheaper, it is not upgradeable.

1) Buy the full version of FCP for $1300, then pay another $600 for the
next upgrade

or

2) Buy the full student version of FCP for $500-700, then pay another
$500-700 for the full student version of FCP.

Which saves you more money?

> So when the
> next big revision comes out you get to register for a class again and
> buy your software anew instead of just upgrading. The bargain then
> magically vanishes and in the long run, you end up paying much more.

No you don't. See above.

> Authorized Apple Service and Pro Video Reseller

Can you offer this guy the same Apple/FCP system for under $5000?

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