Hey all.

Maybe it doesn't matter, but before I try to purchase a copy of PS again, I'd like input on what to get? I've never done photoshop anything before. I have done basic photo editing with Microsoft photo editor, etc.

I TRIED to buy a legit copy of Photoshop 7.0 (used) from a used vendor on Amazon, but what I got was a scratched disk with no serial number to install it with. Of course, he has a bouncing email address, and 5 negative feedbacks in the last week for scamming people.

So, I get to try again, (while fighting to get my money back) and I'd like to keep it under $100 if possible. I"m not a power-user, but sure would like to do some to of the cool sig photo work you guys do.

What versions do you all use? Any recommendations on the best bang-for-the-buck? I'd use version 2.0 if you guys thought it would do the job ok... Thank you.

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I use version 7.0, bought it used from a friend for $75. I think most of the folks on here use either version 6.0 or 7.0 . You could check on e-bay for used copies, I belive they were mostly going for around $75 just be sure to check out the persons feedback rating and read comments. Lee

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Personally, I would find a school kid (or borrow one) and just buy the educational version of the product. Great price and you know it's legit -- and upgradable.

...mark

i have been looking into this also...i love what u guys can do with this software. just wondering if photoshop elements 6 is what i should be buying? with my student discount its only like $60 but i wanna make sure it is the right software, thanks

I have never used or seen Elements, but from prior discussions on here, it's just the "essential elements" of photoshop and not as useful as full version 6.0 or 7.0.

I have 6.0, 7.0 and CS3 Extended. I paid about $100 each for 6.0 and 7.0 on ebay, and then got the newest CS3 Ext.

There's not enough difference in 6.0 ($100) and CS3 Extended ($995) to notice with what we do on here. 6.0 will do it all.

I don't know how much of a discount you could get in a student version of CS3, but I can't imagine it would be as low as 6.0 would be.

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You know what you should do?

Now, check this out before you crap all over it.

Google Gimp 2 and download the latest version. It does almost the same thing as Photoshop, and is a free download, at least it was when I got it. Check it out, it works well.

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The problem we've had with Gimp users is that we can't help them. We have lots of tut's now in the "photoshopping 101" sticky and we discuss everything in "photoshop-eze."

This has evolved into a teaching and learning forum which has been great for me. I learned photoshop right here. (As much as I know, that is.)

Imho the 101 sticky at the top of this forum's main page is worth the price of admission - $100 for photoshop.

I have nothing against Gimp other than that. It just isn't as universal as photoshop, in daily use.

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That is a good explanation. I understand that point, I had to learn the features on my own. Probably because of that reason. Cost was good though.

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'06 FXDBI Cobalt Blue
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Mustang solo seat/removable pass seat

thanks for the replies guys...i downloaded gimp 2 and i think this is all i will ever need

Google for:

tutorial gimp

and you'll get a ton of help.

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