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    Question Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Hello,

    I have a question. We've got a quote from our ACAD vendor to upgrade our 2004s to 2007s. Their prices seem high to me. There are other vendors in town. Do vendors set their own upgrade prices? Is it worth shopping around to see what other vendors will quote?
    What do you think?

    Thanks,
    Steve

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    We just purchased 2 2007 seats for $3700 each, plus the $600 for the subscription. Pricing ranged from $4500 per seat to $3400 per seat. Not upgrade pricing, but its a step in the right direction.

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by steven.a.chestnut
    Hello,

    I have a question. We've got a quote from our ACAD vendor to upgrade our 2004s to 2007s. Their prices seem high to me. There are other vendors in town. Do vendors set their own upgrade prices? Is it worth shopping around to see what other vendors will quote?
    What do you think?

    Thanks,
    Steve
    I believe that Autodesk sets their own prices (although different regions will vary), venders must get a cut but probably make most of their profit on training courses etc.

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Hello Chad_C,

    Was the $600 subscription cost per copy or for both copies?

    Thanks,
    Steve

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    useally the subscription cost if per copy. 600 sounds about right for one seat.

    Justin

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by steven.a.chestnut
    Do vendors set their own upgrade prices?
    As a reseller myself I can tell you that yes, you can get different prices depending on who you talk to. Sometimes you can even get one to come down in price if you get a better quote from another in town. Resellers get AutoCAD for a certain price... then they typically have a standard mark-up to pay for their employees, insurance, building, etc. If they see the opportunity for future profits or if your firm has MANY seats then you'll likely be given a discounted rate for the software. Typically they'll be close, often with the same mark-up rate, but you can save money by shopping around.

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by steven.a.chestnut
    Hello Chad_C,

    Was the $600 subscription cost per copy or for both copies?

    Thanks,
    Steve
    Sorry, that was per copy. When we purchased, we were able to get the local rep to come down in cost because another company was about $400 less per seat than what the local rep quoted. I would definately shop around to at least five resellers.

    For resellers near you, look here.

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    Default Re: Cost of upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD 2007

    Thank you all for your input.
    I never really understood how the reseller system worked.

    Take care,
    Steve

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