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I have 2014.5 plus all bonuses.

I am confused as to what to purchase. The 2015 PlusPAK is $99 and I would purchase the 49-PAK Bonus - $49. Total= $148

BUT

If I purchased Upgrade from 2014, (or 2014.5 plus all bonuses in my case), and added the 49-PAK Bonus, Total= $108.00

What exactly is the difference?

The 'Upgrade from 2014' specifies ... RealTracks instruments in 38 bands! Does that mean all new 101 RealTracks?

Could someone be kind enough to clarify please. I would prefer the cheaper option but want to ensure I don't miss anything. blush laugh

Oh ....... and please don't say 'ones blue, the other red' laugh


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I asked same question on another thread Mal, we sort of reached the conclusion that the plus pak was the way to to go at $99. That is how it was done in former years

But don't totally take my word as 100% accurate.

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Thanks musiclover.

I would still be interested in the difference between the above mentioned options though. It does not seem clear enough on the downloads page.

As a bonus question .... Does PG charge in US or Canadian dollars? Makes a difference on this side of the pond.


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It says prices are in US dollars, as I recall.

Checking the tabs for each version on the link below shows what each option includes -

http://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm



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The upgrade options are confusing me!

On the packages page there is a line with nothing but 2015 PlusPAK ($99).

Then there is a line that says "Upgrade from 2014" and then it has Pro ($59), MegaPAK ($79), UltraPlusPAK ($139), EverythingPAK ($159).

Last year I bought 2014 PlusPAK to upgrade my 2013.5 UltraPlusPAK to 2014 UltraPlusPAK. I also purchased the video tutorials separately.

I am pretty sure I an entitled to buy 2015 PlusPAK ($99) but what if I want this on hard drive? Am I entitled to buy UltraPlusPAK ($139)?

What if I want the EverythingPAK this time? Am I entitled to purchase EverythingPAK ($159)? Or, would I need to do some sort of crossgrade option?

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Yes if you want it on hard drive go for the 139$ option, But be prepared to pay postage for hard drive though the drive itself is free plus any taxes that may be liable where you live.

As regards everything pak with the exception of a few extras like video tutorials you get most of the stuff on Ultrapak anyways.

Just buy everything pak at $159 if you want to.

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EDIT - I see you did what I was suggesting below and asked them.
Sounds like it worked out for you.
Enjoy!


PGMusic usually goes out of their way to accommodate and have happy customers. Especially ones that renew regularly and are 'kind of' current. I think they'd rather see you get a deal on the drive than settle for the DVDs.

I don't work for them, so my word means nothing, but it would be worth asking.
This is only my observation from past experience.


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Thanks Musiclover!

Thanks rharv!

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I have 2014.5 plus all bonuses.

I am confused as to what to purchase. The 2015 PlusPAK is $99 and I would purchase the 49-PAK Bonus - $49. Total= $148

BUT

If I purchased Upgrade from 2014, (or 2014.5 plus all bonuses in my case), and added the 49-PAK Bonus, Total= $108.00

What exactly is the difference?

The 'Upgrade from 2014' specifies ... RealTracks instruments in 38 bands! Does that mean all new 101 RealTracks?

Could someone be kind enough to clarify please. I would prefer the cheaper option but want to ensure I don't miss anything. blush laugh

Oh ....... and please don't say 'ones blue, the other red' laugh
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A quick call or chat session would likely help sort it for you and get an authoritative answer before spending.


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