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Can you buy used

Can you buy used

Can you buy used

(OP)
I would like to start my own business and need a copy of Catia with the advanced built in FEA GPS, GAS ect. Are there any outlets for people like me?

RE: Can you buy used

Don't think so, but if I were in your shoes I would ask for a good deal, it's the buyers market today, you would be suprised what deals you can make if the timing is right.

RE: Can you buy used

Sorry Azrael, what do you mean by timing?

RE: Can you buy used


The timing is better at the end of the fiscal year, but I don't think anyone would refuse a decent sale, at this point.  You should expect to receive a discount of up to 30% for a license in the $18-22K range.  Lower end licenses should be no less than 15% off of list price.  You won't get any discounts on ALC, however.
 

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RE: Can you buy used

Like solid7 said, the fiscal year is a good timing but many companies have quarter reports to do:)

RE: Can you buy used

(OP)
Thank you for the replies if someone owns a licence why can't they sell it?

Also, the sales lady would only offer me 10% off, any advise?

RE: Can you buy used


It can be sold, if one knows how to do it. It must be done within the context of a corporate structure. (selling of divisions and assets)  Not something that you are going to come across very often.  What would be the advantage for someone to sell, anyways?

I don't know what package you are trying to purchase, but it must be something in the $10-12K range.  I bought a bundle once in that price range, and they only gave me 10%.  Either push harder, or wait until the end of the year.  That's my advice. (and my experience)

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RE: Can you buy used

(OP)
I was hoping there was an outlet for say a failing autoparts supplier. The package I was looking at was ~25K I will get back with the salesperson and see what we can work out.

RE: Can you buy used


Failing businesses can liquidate their assets, and if they sold a portion of their business - say the CAD department - any assets associated with that operating division would be legally owned by the new owner, and existing contracts (i.e. - ALC) would have to be honored.

But you can't just sell it as a stand alone license.  The answer is, because it's in the contract.

 

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