I am not about to engage in a rant about how Adobe products are too expensive. I don’t think they are. They are high quality products sold at a fair price.

In the US.

Upgrading to CS3 Design Standard is $399 in the US.

It is 685€ in Europe (without VTA).

That’s $913 at today’s rate.

That’s a 129% markup.

That’s 2.3 times the price.

The prices are on the Apple Store, on the web, so considerations about cost of doing business are largely irrelevant.

I don’t think Adobe sells at a loss in the US.

So, this is plain rip off. Unless I can buy in the US or at US prices, I won’t buy. Plain and simple.

Stephane :: Mar.29.2007 :: Software :: No Comments »