Where is the loyal customer benefit?

See the Product page and select purchase option Upgrade. Click Information regarding the upgrade.

Note the differences (ATM) between this and this.

Where is the loyal customer benefit?

See the Product page and select purchase option Upgrade. Click Information regarding the upgrade.

Note the differences (ATM) between this and this.

Appears deceptive

"For most people, paying in US dollars is cheaper than paying in your own currency." (From another forum re MV products)

I also did not want to pay $250.00 (US) when Vegas 15 came out. I have Vegas 14. The other day I received a email from Magix ( Monster Deals) showing various software for sale, but Vegas was not mentioned. So for the heck of it I clicked on it and looked up Vegas 15, and it was $199.00 that was a good deal so I purchased it.

Today looking at my bank statement I was charged $5.97 by my bank because they said I made a oversees purchase from Magix. Its not that big of a deal but I did not see any warning that this was a oversees purchase. I received the downloaded version.

Today looking at my bank statement I was charged $5.97 by my bank because they said I made a oversees purchase from Magix. Its not that big of a deal but I did not see any warning that this was a oversees purchase. I received the downloaded version.

Where's your bank? This would be normal for me on a UK-based credit card. Anything not bought in GBP incurs a "non-Sterling transaction fee".

Well, with 2 hours to spare, I went ahead and upgraded to VP 15 for $149...

Where's your bank? This would be normal for me on a UK-based credit card. Anything not bought in GBP incurs a "non-Sterling transaction fee".

Nick my bank is located in USA. If I remember when I purchased Vegas 14 (download) with the same card and bank, I was not charged for a oversees purchase.

In Australia, credit card companies typically add 3% to overseas purchases if in a non-AU currency. Of course, some overseas retailers offer purchasers outside of their currency zone to buy in $AUD rather than $USD or Euro etc. It's said locally that doing so attracts really bad conversion rates, though in the NLE world, I haven't found that to be the case. But some people have reported that purchasing in $AUD still attracts a 3% international conversion fee on their Australian credit card - even though there is no conversion because its already happened before it hits the Australian bank.

Well, with 2 hours to spare, I went ahead and upgraded to VP 15 for $149...

I held back. Let us know how you like the upgrade for features and performance

You can find for yourself by installing the trial version...

Not necessarily. Some of us are in the position of having already run the trial on an earlier build, found it wanting, and now cannot test on the new builds because the trial period does not get reset. I can see this being a reasonable policy for stable software, but in this case Magix is probably impeding sales.

I agree that it would be better if the trial period was reset with every new build but the problem I have is that Magix won't come clean about what Vegas does when it phones home every two weeks and the eula requires the user to connect to the internet so the software isn't really fit for offline use.

@Kit-As-Was We know about your problem. No need to derail another thread with it.

@Kit-As-Was We know about your problem. No need to derail another thread with it.

Well, I started this thread and the problem is not mine alone but a gotcha for anyone who purchases the software. I sincerely hope Magix does something to resolve the issue.

@Kit-As-Was You had a dedicated thread about your issue. But instead of that one, you ironically turned a thread entitled "A ringing endorsement of VP15" into the place to discuss it. This one is entitled "Flash Sale", so please discuss flash sales here. Your problem is not a gotcha for the majority, whose PCs are regularly online, and we have no proof yet that it affects all offline users and is not just a bug affecting some of you.

Nick, that dedicated thread you mention is about Vegas crashing because it is phoning home. The fact that Magix won't disclose what Vegas is doing when it phones home and that the eula requires internet connection is separate. Buyers should be aware of exactly what they are buying even if the price is reduced.

Back on topic: Vegasaur.com continuing the flash sale ALL MONTH.

Do you have details of that sale, Kinvermark? I went to the Vegasaur site and didn't see anything about a sale mentioned. Thanks.

I think you need to be on Vegasaur's mailing list. In addition to what Kinvermark already posted, Flash Sale USD prices are quoted. Clicking the link advises that the offer is valid until Nov. 8 (upgrade until Nov. 7).

Nick, that dedicated thread you mention is about Vegas crashing because it is phoning home.

@Kit-As-Was I just posted in that thread. Please read and let me know what you think. If my test is valid, your claim just doesn't stand up.

I think you need to be on Vegasaur's mailing list. In addition to what Kinvermark already posted, Flash Sale USD prices are quoted. Clicking the link advises that the offer is valid until Nov. 8 (upgrade until Nov. 7).

I thought I was on the mailing list but I already have one copy of Vegasaur. Perhaps registered users are missed out? What is the price, incidentally? Thanks.

I assume your question is of academic interest only, as you said recently that you won't be upgrading. But this offer seems to be similar to what's currently on the Vegas Pro US product page.