Just curious, I ordered a Platinum membership from JRRshop. I called them to see when I should be able to get my license code and they said they are waiting on Cakewalk for provide new serial numbers. Does this make sense to others. I would think somehow there would be some sort of electronic automated transfer between Cakewalk and their re-sellers.  I've had good experience with JRRshop, but if it is going to be a hassle for the little saving perhaps I should have ordered from Cakewalk direct?
 
Regards,
 
Rick

you bought a pre-released serial.
 
product is not released yet.
 
release date is supposedly Jan 21, 2015 this week.  that is when you will receive your serial and be able to start using your newly purchased product.  when the product is released.
 
JRRShop is a reputable shop, when they get serials they will release them to you, you just have to wait.
 
 
If you had ordered the per-release from Cakewalk you will still be waiting until release date to receive your serials and product.

Thanks, so confused, what are people using in their reviews within this forum. I see people talking about their experience with Platinum?

They did a "soft release" where they picked a number of people at random and allowed them to get the SW a little early to see if there are any major showstoppers before the general release.
 
The rest of us have to wait a few days...

They got an "invitation only" early version. Cakewalk randomly selected a bunch of X3 users for an early upgrade. Seems like a bunch of folks jumped on it.
 
Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea to wait for the first patch or two, unless you absolutely must have the newest thing. I've already seen reports of a few bugs/instabilities (it's kind of a given with any brand spanking new version). Your new "membership" will start when you register, not when you bought it. So you're not losing anything and arguably gaining some.

Sanderxpander
Your new "membership" will start when you register, not when you bought it. So you're not losing anything and arguably gaining some.

True for the OP since he bought it at JRRShop.com.
 
Users who purchase at CW Store: membership starts at purchase, not install/register.

Sanderxpander
Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea to wait for the first patch or two, unless you absolutely must have the newest thing. I've already seen reports of a few bugs/instabilities (it's kind of a given with any brand spanking new version). Your new "membership" will start when you register, not when you bought it. So you're not losing anything and arguably gaining some.

Yes, it seems the best strategy is to buy from a 3rd party and wait for the major bugs to be ironed out, then register.  That way you get the best price, the show-stoppers fixed and then 12 months after that.  If you're able to wait a bit, that is.
 
 

I couldn't deal with a migration until I finish some important projects anyway :)

Does anyone remember the code from JRR? It seems to be 149 there now. I thought I'd try to use the code if anyone remembers it. Maybe it is for sale cheaper somewhere else, I'm looking. I was away for a few days. I guess I should have bought it last week, but I didn't. I don't want to mess around and end up paying 199 instead of 149... but.
 
Thanks,
J

jbow
Does anyone remember the code from JRR? It seems to be 149 there now. I thought I'd try to use the code if anyone remembers it. Maybe it is for sale cheaper somewhere else, I'm looking. I was away for a few days. I guess I should have bought it last week, but I didn't. I don't want to mess around and end up paying 199 instead of 149... but.
 
Thanks,
J

it is a GROUP buy
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