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There is absolutely no difference in NIS pricing structures, and any other consumer product.
Take TV’s for example:
- I pick a current model that I want to buy and check pricing online, as well as at brick and mortar stores and find the best price, and everyplace has their own price and reason that it is set at that level. Some stores may offer it at a discount because myBrand is their dominant brand, where others stores may be offering it at a different price, because they want to offer the product to their customers but they don’t buy in as large of quantity, or have a better deal on a different product And the best prices offered may shift to different places next week.
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- I want to spend the least amount of money possible on my new TV but just want to have any TV. So I go to an online auction site and buy overstock of an analog only model for $10.00, then I get my free Government coupon for an Analog / Digital converter and hook it up. Total spent almost nothing, but I really had no clue if it would all work out until I saw the picture on the screen.
NIS is no different. The new most current versions are available online and in brick and mortar stores for prices set by the stores (oh and don’t forget, the FTC has something to say about price fixing.) And you can find better deals on older merchandise/damaged merchandise etc. online. What the savvy consumer can figure out by reading online is that if they want to take the risk of possibly losing their money and accept the hassle of figuring a few things out on their own, then they can buy an older package and apply the key/code # to the newer product. The problem comes in if the key/code # being purchased is not new and never before used. What Symantec gets out of this deal is that when your subscription is up there is a pretty good probability that you will just renew the subscription when alerted to.
I would advise sticking to symantec Online Store or a well-known computer shop.
4runner wrote:
............if they want to take the risk of possibly losing their money and accept the hassle of figuring a few things out on their own, then they can buy an older package and apply the key/code # to the newer product. The problem comes in if the key/code # being purchased is not new and never before used...........
This is a good point made by 4runner. There is a definite risk that you may be losing your money on a expired activation key with products purchased in this manner. And should you get a such a product, where will you turn for customer support?
I concur with Floating_Red. The best way ensure a hassle free experience and know that you are getting a genuine product and key is to compare prices at the Symantec Online Store and you favorite Computer / Electronics retailer.
Best Wishes