SNestor Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Is the price for SSA (445.00) the same as last year? I purchased the software last Dec. and the SSA was included so I had no idea what one year of SSA cost. I guess I was somewhat shocked by the price...I never had the need to call support. I did download "fixes". Seems pricey to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Steve: seems "reasonable" to me Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 When you buy a subscription to SSA and keep it current, don't forget that you will get the next version (X7) included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Downunder Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 This includes all video tutorials and with the release of x7 videos of new features & updated features. It is more than a help desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello Steve. Glad to someone else from my neck of the woods. The price has gone up, but it does include the new version and all bonus libraries etc..better than the thousands I here AutoDesk gets for a yearly AutoCAD subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Price went from $395 to $445. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragetoca Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 We pay $1650 for ACA subscription and we only get new colors every year....talk about Autode$k making some $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You are under no duress to pay the SSA fee unless you consider it a positive exchange and that decision is completely yours to make. If the current version serves you then perhaps the upgrade is not for you. Older versions continue to function within the hardware and software environments they were designed to function ( I still have version 7 running when I require its services). My business is about serving those who use Chief Architect and Home Designer software so I have lots of it in many versions available to run on my PC. Part of my business is to stay current so the SSA is a vital fundimental for me. Not everyone is the same. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermot Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I'm not exactly sure what Bill is trying to say. You will be able to download any program updates, major releases, or new versions while your SSA membership is active. There is no guarantee that the next program upgrade will come out before your SSA expires though. This all depends on the timing of the releases and the timing of your membership. I think of SSA as a more long term commitment to staying current with the latest version of the software along with the added benefits of tech support, training videos, and library catalogs. Here is the full list of SSA benefits: Updates, Major Releases and New Versions Priority Technical Support Over 500 Online Training Videos Download Library Catalogs Discounted Training Seminars Discounts on Secondary Licenses More information about the SSA program can be found here: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/ssa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNestor Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 To clarify...I do feel paying for SSA is worth it. My hesitation stems from the fact that the cost of my first year of SSA was somewhat "buried" in the sales price of the software which I purchased last December. I think the cost was probably stated clearly...but I just didn't remember. I was under the illusion that the cost of SSA was around 300.00...not sure where I got that number...just too many numbers in my head I guess. I'm sure if I decided to pass on SSA...about a week or so later I'd have some terrible technical issue...and then I'd be kicking myself. Cheap insurance...and it does help with product development. Now...let's see if Chief programmers can improve the stair tool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 That's $840 for the X6 upgrade Bill: NO, that was $840 to keep SSA active it could also have been $1285 if X6 had been delayed SSA policy is clear that IF an upgrade comes out WHILE your SSA is ACTIVE then you get the upgrade - for no extra charge CA introduced SSA with X2 and they planned to be yearly but it took until X6 for them to meet that goal - it appears they will meet it again with X7 CA HOPES to be yearly with a new upgrade but there is NO guarantee SSA includes a lot more than an upgrade from my perspective getting the upgrades is a BONUS with X1 we had to spend $1200 to get the newest training videos Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Bill: we are 100% in agreement by delay I meant that X6 was anticipated for release Feb 2014 it could have been delayed due to "issues" and not released for another year then you would have had to pay the SSA again before you got it I've said this before: SSA is like going to an all-you-can-eat diner some day's there is steak or chicken on the menu some day's there is plainer fare but it's all you an eat then occasionally there is lobster or filet mignon (an upgrade) your SSA fee does guarantee that there is food on the table every day - all year long CA needs that money to continue to pay the cooks (developers) and ensure the food is plentiful (tech support, libraries etc) yearly is a goal, CA met it going from X5 to X6 and will do so again with X7 but there is no guarantee about X8 or any future release Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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