Thoughts about Luminar and other photo programs
Apr 20, 2020 15:23:23 #
sailwiz
Loc: Santee, CA
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
Apr 20, 2020 15:41:25 #
Apr 20, 2020 18:34:46 #
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
Make sure you get a valid activation number or you really might end up with a $5.50 free trial good for a week or 30 days....
Many applications now activate over the internet based on your email address and a valid activation code...getting a copy of software is easy, getting it activated legally might be difficult. Be sure. Put the question to the seller about a valid activation code.
Apr 21, 2020 07:24:04 #
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
If it sounds too good to be true....then IT IS too good to be true.
Apr 21, 2020 07:27:07 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
Luminar allow multiple activations with a single license. These activations are intended to allow their customers to run on a second computer they own, they are not intended to be sold as separate installs.
Apr 21, 2020 08:27:47 #
LarryFitz wrote:
Luminar allow multiple activations with a single license. These activations are intended to allow their customers to run on a second computer they own, they are not intended to be sold as separate installs.
Keyed off the customers email address, so most likely using your email address with a already used code from another’s license probably will not jive
Software pirating is a bad deal all around, better in the long run to buy it properly and not try to cheap out by buying a questionable license that gives you headaches
Apr 21, 2020 09:04:45 #
wds0410
Loc: Nunya
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
Completely bogus in MHO.
Apr 21, 2020 09:05:08 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
There are hacked versions of every application that is not free. Do the ethical thing and buy it from the source in this case Luminar 4 comes from Skylum. I happen to use this product and think i got my money's worth buying it legitimately.
Apr 21, 2020 09:32:04 #
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
Be careful. Read all the specs and condition issues with the camera (usually in the lower section of the ad) and examine it closely if possible using the photos provided. You can message the seller with any questions you may have and always use Pay Pal to protect your credit card and to handle any dispute you may have with the seller. Many items are sold for parts only because they don't preform fully or have been damaged so do your homework first.
Good luck.
Apr 21, 2020 09:46:57 #
When either buy something or sell something on eBay the watch words are "Buyer Beware" The website is rife with scammers. I know from personal experience.
Apr 21, 2020 10:17:16 #
Some of the photographers who review the product have a discount code, so that would save you 10 bucks.I think Anthony Morganti is one.
Apr 21, 2020 10:21:22 #
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
I saw it advertised on ebay for £.50 GBP - seemed a bit dodgy but for that price I thought what the hell and went for it. It was a download and was delivered super fast - worked fine with no problems. I then seen that Luminar had released an update but did not want to take a chance with it not being a bona fide copy. I contacted the ebay seller and they confirmed that it could not be updated. I was able to try it out without the update and was pleased with the results I have now purchased the legit version and am pleased with it.
Apr 21, 2020 12:50:27 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
LarryFitz wrote:
Luminar allow multiple activations with a single license. These activations are intended to allow their customers to run on a second computer they own, they are not intended to be sold as separate installs.
I run L4 on several computers and never paid more than the initial purchase price of about $75.
Apr 21, 2020 13:02:02 #
Apr 21, 2020 14:32:05 #
sailwiz wrote:
Been some activity here about Luminar 4 and other programs. I went to ebay and found Luminar 4 for $5.50. What is the deal when it is on sale for $74? Is this a scam or what? Sorry for my ignorance, but I just don't understand this. The offers seem to come from offshore.
You can get Aurora hdr and Luminar 4 Now for 99.00. Check their website
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