Is softsking.com a legit site?

[tplarkin7]

This site is selling download-only versions of AutoCAD for half-price. Are they legit?

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[Patchy]

Legit site, yes

Legit people with real phone number? No, search that phone and it returned unknown.

Call BBB and ask before giving them a penny. RATED D+

http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business-reviews/computers-hardware-software-and-services/softsk...

[pendean]

If it's too good to be true...

[leothebuilder]

Could I interest you in a reverse mortgage perhaps?

[tplarkin7]

Thanks Patchy!

[Ciciloveuddd]

as far as i know www.bbb.com works for their paid web only

[brianrXPKK2]

No!

[wispoxy]

I'd feel safer buying directly from autodesk because it's easier to manage purchases and cloud.

[wispoxy]

Would be nice if Autodesk had a search page for authorized re-sellers.

[Discussion_Admin]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Would be nice if Autodesk had a search page for authorized re-sellers.

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You can find resellers at the link below

http://www.autodesk.com/resellers/locate-a-reseller

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[Patchy]

Sure they do

[Patchy]

Never for me, buying directly from Autodesk, how many people came here and ask for Autodesk phone number? Waiting for email or chat from them? Funny.

[wispoxy]

Thank you

[pendean]

I agree with @Patchy, this software costs way too much money to 'do it yourself' with an online purchase portal from a vendor notorious for not responding in a timely fashion for licensing, installation and operation issues. A good reseller, anxious not to get a black eye from a credit card company revoking a purchase, will bend over backwards to fix an install, licensing, billing, purchase receipts and setup issue immediately in my 25+ year experience with Autodesk purchases.

[wispoxy]

Can't find softsking on the re-seller list.

[jason]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Can't find softsking on the re-seller list.

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You must thrive on being corrected in  public.

[RobDraw]

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@Patchy wrote:

Never for me, buying directly from Autodesk, how many people came here and ask for Autodesk phone number? Waiting for email or chat from them? Funny.

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What you don't see is the vast amount of people that actually do get the help they need. One cannot base an opinion on data collected from a forum where people come when they have a problem.

That's like going to a doctor for the first time, seeing a waiting room full of people, and saying, "I'm not using this doctor, he obviously isn't good at keeping people healthy."

[wispoxy]

@jason Show me how you did your search then. If this was adobe I would be able to search by website.

[wispoxy]

@jason in reply to:

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You must thrive on being corrected in public.

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I understand this might be an issue at times, but while I'm on the forums I'm engineering jobs in a quick, but meticulous manner. As I work through engineering I want my company and customers to be satisfied every time. Autodesk forums relieves some of my stress and allows me to help others at times which makes me feel better. I care about your concern or comment, and I'll work on it.

With so many thoughts running through my head while working on a project, and making sure I don't make a single mistake on a project. I may get thrown off track a bit on forums. A mistake on a project could cost a life, and I don't want to live with the thought of that for the rest of my life.

[RobDraw]

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@Anonymous wrote:

@jason in reply to:while I'm on the forums I'm engineering jobs. A mistake on a project could cost a life, and I don't want to live with the thought of that for the rest of my life.

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Being on the forums is a distraction, by your own admittance. That's like talking on the phone while driving. There is no way you can be 100% concentrating on the job if your on the forums at the same time. Best to stop all distractions while working on a project.