castaneda 15 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Just wondering... I notice that advertising for the upgrade to version 4 of 3d coat is free if one buys version 3 in December? Is there any discount for those who bought version three before december? It seems a little unfair if not. Or maybe I'm not reading that right. I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javis 524 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 That's been up for a while now, and changes every month. It started in September, so anyone that bought in September gets a free upgrade to version 4. Whatismore, there will be a slightly less cost to upgrade if you bought before September. That is up to Andrew, and has not been made aware to anyone, yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyBorge 10 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Not that you asked but, thus far for me, pricing has been a strength of 3D-Coat. (I got my 3.x under last year's winter promo.) I believe promotions and upgrades have been very reasonably priced so far. I don't see that changing too much unless Andrew has decided he needs a gold-plated toilet or a new Ferrari for each day of the week. (He should probably get at least one.) - Or maybe, just maybe, he's decided to do the Autodesk thing and just buy all his competitors. Honestly if upgrades cost around a $100 bucks and promos continue, I won't complain. It's a pretty great value and I don't mind them pricing promos to get new users in. I think it's fair. I've had a real dilemma with whether I should keep current on other packages (modo, Lightwave etc.) because of just upgrade cost, but, with 3D coat pricing hasn't left me feeling violated. But I could just be thinking that due to some misfiring synapses. I know that nowadays, for most of us, every dollar counts and I'm actually considering which tool(s) I want to drop from my pipeline. Heck I might even learn Blender. Might. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digman 1,206 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Around 99$ (max), but there will be initial price drop (-10-20%) for some period. Also price will depend on purchasing time. Andrew's post in another thread recently... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy_j 8 Report post Posted December 19, 2012 Is the price still $100 if I upgrade from V3 education to pro? If not, any idea on what the price for that would be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimB 16 Report post Posted December 19, 2012 Is the price still $100 if I upgrade from V3 education to pro? If not, any idea on what the price for that would be? Education to Pro is a $199 according to the 3DCoat page unless Andrew is changing it. http://3d-coat.com/buy-now/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlosan 2,494 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 i just upgraded my V3 Edu to V4 full http://3d-coat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10894&hl=&fromsearch=1 the best deal ty PILGWAY !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbnRanger 1,538 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 i just upgraded my V3 Edu to V4 full the best deal ty PILGWAY !!! Actually, there is a discount in there, that isn't even announced. Like Pixologic and many other vendors, the upgrade price between EDU and commercial is generally the difference in cost. So, the normal price to upgrade from EDU would be $250. However, the hidden discount (I presume, anyway), is that you get the V4 upgrade for free. So, that could be roughly a $150 savings, overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy_j 8 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Very cool! I haven't messed with the beta for V4 much, are the features and stability progressing well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbnRanger 1,538 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Very cool! I haven't messed with the beta for V4 much, are the features and stability progressing well? Absolutely. Before he left, Raul did some fantastic work optimizing and stabilizing LiveClay. It's really fun to use now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stusutcliffe 171 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Hey Carlosa,I am thinking of doing the same deal as I will be paying for the 4 Edu upgrade anyway,so may as well spend a little bit more and get the full version.....I was just wondering what the actual process is? Do you just uninstall your current serial and type in the new one you are sent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moska 3 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 sorry but i need to know! can i upgrade from 3pro to 4pro already? how? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbnRanger 1,538 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 sorry but i need to know! can i upgrade from 3pro to 4pro already? how? There is no upgrade for that just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlosan 2,494 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Do you just uninstall your current serial and type in the new one you are sent? exactly im using the same Full lic with my v3 and v4 duno if i can have at the same time 2 3-DC open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stusutcliffe 171 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Maybe not risk having 2 versions open!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy_j 8 Report post Posted December 24, 2012 Absolutely. Before he left, Raul did some fantastic work optimizing and stabilizing LiveClay. It's really fun to use now. Very good to hear. I remember one of my biggest issues with LC at the time was that sometimes your mesh would have really bad micro tears after using some of the brushes. I did catch a couple of threads talking about Raul leaving cause of some mix up. Really sad to read that. I hope he returns again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatKitano 321 Report post Posted December 25, 2012 Very good to hear. I remember one of my biggest issues with LC at the time was that sometimes your mesh would have really bad micro tears after using some of the brushes. Gone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popwfx 46 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 Sorry if this is a duplicate question - the thread about the Xmas sale doesn't specify and sounds like it is only for new purchasers. Is there any discount for current v3.x pro users to buy or preorder v4 upgrade? and from the post above I assume there is no way to currently preorder v4 upgrade if you are a v3 pro user? P.S. the sale should apply to us too ;-) I'd preorder at a discount otherwise if there wont be one, I'll just wait until release.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy_j 8 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 Gone. This almost brings a tear to my eye out of happiness. Happy New Year everyone!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbnRanger 1,538 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 Sorry if this is a duplicate question - the thread about the Xmas sale doesn't specify and sounds like it is only for new purchasers. Is there any discount for current v3.x pro users to buy or preorder v4 upgrade? and from the post above I assume there is no way to currently preorder v4 upgrade if you are a v3 pro user? P.S. the sale should apply to us too ;-) I'd preorder at a discount otherwise if there wont be one, I'll just wait until release.... There is no upgrade offer at the moment, except those who upgrade from EDU/Non-Commercial to Professional will likely get V4 for free, so that is the only upgrade special I can think of. The rest of us w/ Commercial V3 licenses will have to wait a bit longer. Should be any time now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlosan 2,494 Report post Posted January 2, 2013 There is some news at web site, duno if related but... Buy 3D-Coat with discount! $279 till January 7, 2013 5 days to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeddicus 9 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 http://3d-coat.com/buy-now/ It says upgrading from v3 EDU to v4 EDU costs $30 but there is no link. I've been waiting patiently for my chance to pay this and now that there is only 16 hours left I'm getting more than a bit worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javis 524 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Please contact: sales AT 3d-coat DOT com They should be able to help you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stas3dc 6 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Hello Zeddicus, don't worry . Now we do not make release of V4, so there is no link for it. The release will be soon , during max 2 months or less. Then you will find the link... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javis 524 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Stas! You do have a user account. Cool. Well there it is, thanks for the answer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
