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Vicky
Your explanation makes perfect sense!
Also, keeping the SMA's gives you greater flexibility as JAWS will
continue working for you on a version of Windows it no longer supports.
One doesn't always make decisions strictly on what is the cheapest;
often, decisions are based on what works best for a given person.
You are using smart thinking giving yourself the greatest flexibility
possible.
And, if you have no financial issues with that, why not sas you keep more
options open to yourself.
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As far as I know, the ability to activate on three computers isn't contingent on only using one of those computers at a time. I believe it's done because a lot of people have a computer at home, one at work, and a laptop. In my last job developing a popular DRM system, we did the exact thing with our license.
Gene...
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On 7/6/2022 1:26 PM, Bill White wrote: Hi, Vicky. I use two of my computers at the same time quite frequently, and have even done it with FreedomScientific on the telephone with me, and there has never been a problem with violating the licence agreement. In fact, FreedomScientific has had me tandem from one computer to the other to diagnose problems, and they knew I was using both computers at the same time.
Bill White
billwhite92701@... <mailto:billwhite92701@...>
*From:*main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] *On Behalf Of *Vicky Collins
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 6, 2022 9:08 AM
*To:* main@jfw.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
And I certainly understand why you would wonder why I think I need both licenses, grin. Well, I like all the advantages of the Home Annual, ease of activating and deactivating, but I’ve had my SMA serial number for 25 years and just don’t want to let it go, especially with the $120 price, although I would have thought a bit harder had I had to pay $168 or $210. Then, too, should I want to use to of my computers at exactly the same time doing different things, I am able to do that without having any concerns of violating the license agreement, although that’s something I do on an occasional and not a regular basis.
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*From: *Loy <mailto:loyrg2845@...>
*Sent: *Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:41 AM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I don't understand why you need a SMA and the Annual Home license when you can run JAWS SMA on three computers.
----- Original Message -----
*From:*Vicky Collins <mailto:vcollins5286@...>
*To:*main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Sent:*Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:17 AM
*Subject:*Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I did
indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got
more than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for
the $120 plus the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home
Annual license for three years for the $228 plus the sales tax since
I have more than one computer.
I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to be very
helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were
really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168
for the SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what
pricing the website showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those
prices. I also asked if the reduced prices on the three and five
year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the regular prices as the
website indicated or convention specials, and she confirmed those
were the convention prices.
I had to get a different serial number for the three year license
than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the
Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen
very nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days
onto my new three year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with
the change in license term.
Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial number and
authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I
only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was
pretty much becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that
offer. And just in case I would happen to need it, she also sent me
the same information for my OpenBook software.
Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and purchases
and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.
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Windows
*From: *Kestrel Verlager <mailto:kestrell@...>
*Sent: *Monday, July 4, 2022 3:24 PM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Thanks!
Kestrell
*From:* main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> *On Behalf Of *Vicky
Collins
*Sent:* Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM
*To:* main@jfw.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding
me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So
to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link
from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the
JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the
link for the three and five year options after the description of
the one year license.
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Windows
*From: *Kestrel Verlager <mailto:kestrell@...>
*Sent: *Monday, July 4, 2022 8:37 AM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for
anything other than a one year renewal.
What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year
license renewals?
Kestrell
*From:* main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
<main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>> *On Behalf Of
*Vicky Collins
*Sent:* Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:22 PM
*To:* main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject:* Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not
purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices
used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the
year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting
until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I
hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210
price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168
price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the
checkout page.
Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show
me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that
lower price was the regular price.
Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to
call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120
price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS
considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently
running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount
for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount
for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for
purchasing so many years at one time?
Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste
what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what
I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally
what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual
license:
Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release
2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for
$210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up
to version 2024.
JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal
Download Only
1
x
$168.00
JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING
Regular price$228.00
LICENSE TERM
3-year JAWS Non-Recurring
Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
Windows
*From: *Loy <mailto:loyrg2845@...>
*Sent: *Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition
shouldn't
cost but $120 .
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...
<mailto:timelord09@...>>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the
Window-eyes
switch over to Jaws too.
William Vandervest
timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25
To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the
professional license.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...
<mailto:timelord09@...>>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about
that
price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it
waslisted
at $210.00.
William Vandervest
timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of
Gene
Warner
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31
To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of
$950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better
because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year
without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price
of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require
that initial huge outlay of cash.
Gene...
On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote:
> So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual
> subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better.
>
> On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote:
>> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price
>> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or
>> more years. .
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@... <mailto:misswings@...>>
>> To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>
>>
>>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per
>>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time
>>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal,
>>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same
>>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver.
>>>
>>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote:
>>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to
>>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years
>>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by
>>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion.
>>>>
>>>> Gene...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote:
>>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet
>>>>>
>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>> timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
>>>>> Win10 latest revision
>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>> u
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Gene Warner
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40
>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that.
>>>>> Gene...
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote:
>>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>>> timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
>>>>>> Win10 latest revision
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>>>
>>>>>> u
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Pietruk
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
>>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gerald
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
>>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to
>>>>>> renew for 2
>>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
>>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
>>>>>> looking at
>>>>>> the upgrade page.
>>>>>>
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Hi, Vicky. I use two of my computers at the same time quite frequently, and have even done it with FreedomScientific on the telephone with me, and there has never been a problem with violating the licence agreement. In fact, FreedomScientific has had me tandem from one computer to the other to diagnose problems, and they knew I was using both computers at the same time. Â Â
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 9:08 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License And I certainly understand why you would wonder why I think I need both licenses, grin. Well, I like all the advantages of the Home Annual, ease of activating and deactivating, but I’ve had my SMA serial number for 25 years and just don’t want to let it go, especially with the $120 price, although I would have thought a bit harder had I had to pay $168 or $210. Then, too, should I want to use to of my computers at exactly the same time doing different things, I am able to do that without having any concerns of violating the license agreement, although that’s something I do on an occasional and not a regular basis.  Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:41 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  I don't understand why you need a SMA and the Annual Home license when you can run JAWS SMA on three computers. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:17 AM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I did indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got more than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for the $120 plus the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home Annual license for three years for the $228 plus the sales tax since I have more than one computer.  I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to be very helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168 for the SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what pricing the website showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those prices. I also asked if the reduced prices on the three and five year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the regular prices as the website indicated or convention specials, and she confirmed those were the convention prices.  I had to get a different serial number for the three year license than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen very nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days onto my new three year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with the change in license term.  Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial number and authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was pretty much becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that offer. And just in case I would happen to need it, she also sent me the same information for my OpenBook software.  Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and purchases and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.  Sent from Mail for Windows   Thanks!  Kestrell    From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.  Sent from Mail for Windows   When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell   Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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And I certainly understand why you would wonder why I think I need both licenses, grin. Well, I like all the advantages of the Home Annual, ease of activating and deactivating, but I’ve had my SMA serial number for 25 years and just don’t want to let it go, especially with the $120 price, although I would have thought a bit harder had I had to pay $168 or $210. Then, too, should I want to use to of my computers at exactly the same time doing different things, I am able to do that without having any concerns of violating the license agreement, although that’s something I do on an occasional and not a regular basis.  Sent from Mail for Windows Â
From: LoySent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:41 AM To: main@jfw.groups.ioSubject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  I don't understand why you need a SMA and the Annual Home license when you can run JAWS SMA on three computers. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:17 AM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I did indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got more than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for the $120 plus the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home Annual license for three years for the $228 plus the sales tax since I have more than one computer.  I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to be very helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168 for the SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what pricing the website showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those prices. I also asked if the reduced prices on the three and five year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the regular prices as the website indicated or convention specials, and she confirmed those were the convention prices.  I had to get a different serial number for the three year license than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen very nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days onto my new three year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with the change in license term.  Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial number and authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was pretty much becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that offer. And just in case I would happen to need it, she also sent me the same information for my OpenBook software.  Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and purchases and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.  Sent from Mail for Windows   Thanks!  Kestrell    From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.  Sent from Mail for Windows   When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell   Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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Hi Vicky!
Curiosity question here. Since you are allowed to activate JAWS on up to three computers with just one license, is there a reason why you couldn't just do that with the other computer instead of buying a separate license for it?
Gene...
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On 7/6/2022 12:17 AM, Vicky Collins wrote: Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I did indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got more than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for the $120 plus the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home Annual license for three years for the $228 plus the sales tax since I have more than one computer.
I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to be very helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168 for the SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what pricing the website showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those prices. I also asked if the reduced prices on the three and five year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the regular prices as the website indicated or convention specials, and she confirmed those were the convention prices.
I had to get a different serial number for the three year license than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen very nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days onto my new three year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with the change in license term.
Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial number and authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was pretty much becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that offer. And just in case I would happen to need it, she also sent me the same information for my OpenBook software.
Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and purchases and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.
Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
*From: *Kestrel Verlager <mailto:kestrell@...>
*Sent: *Monday, July 4, 2022 3:24 PM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Thanks!
Kestrell
*From:* main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> *On Behalf Of *Vicky Collins
*Sent:* Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM
*To:* main@jfw.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.
Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
*From: *Kestrel Verlager <mailto:kestrell@...>
*Sent: *Monday, July 4, 2022 8:37 AM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.
What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?
Kestrell
*From:* main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io> <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>> *On Behalf Of *Vicky Collins
*Sent:* Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:22 PM
*To:* main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject:* Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.
Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.
Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?
Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:
Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.
JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal
Download Only
1
x
$168.00
JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING
Regular price$228.00
LICENSE TERM
3-year JAWS Non-Recurring
Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
*From: *Loy <mailto:loyrg2845@...>
*Sent: *Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
*To: *main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
*Subject: *Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't
cost but $120 .
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes
switch over to Jaws too.
William Vandervest
timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io> [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25
To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the
professional license.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that
price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted
at $210.00.
William Vandervest
timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io> [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of Gene
Warner
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31
To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of
$950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better
because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year
without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price
of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require
that initial huge outlay of cash.
Gene...
On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote:
> So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual
> subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better.
>
> On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote:
>> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price
>> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or
>> more years. .
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M"
<misswings@... <mailto:misswings@...>>
>> To: <main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>
>>
>>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per
>>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time
>>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal,
>>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same
>>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver.
>>>
>>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote:
>>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to
>>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years
>>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by
>>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion.
>>>>
>>>> Gene...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote:
>>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet
>>>>>
>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>> timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
>>>>> Win10 latest revision
>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>> u
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Gene Warner
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40
>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that.
>>>>> Gene...
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote:
>>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>>> timelord09@... <mailto:timelord09@...>
>>>>>> Win10 latest revision
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> William Vandervest
>>>>>>
>>>>>> u
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
[mailto:main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Pietruk
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
>>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io <mailto:main@jfw.groups.io>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gerald
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for
Jaws.
>>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to
>>>>>> renew for 2
>>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
>>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
>>>>>> looking at
>>>>>> the upgrade page.
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I don't understand why you need a SMA and the
Annual Home license when you can run JAWS SMA on three computers.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:17
AM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS
Annual License
Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I
did indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got more
than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for the $120 plus
the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home Annual license for three
years for the $228 plus the sales tax since I have more than one computer.
Â
I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to
be very helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were
really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168 for the
SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what pricing the website
showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those prices. I also asked if the
reduced prices on the three and five year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the
regular prices as the website indicated or convention specials, and she
confirmed those were the convention prices.
Â
I had to get a different serial number for the three year
license than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the
Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen very
nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days onto my new three
year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with the change in license
term.
Â
Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial
number and authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I
only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was pretty much
becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that offer. And just in
case I would happen to need it, she also sent me the same information for my
OpenBook software.
Â
Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and
purchases and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.
Â
Sent from Mail for Windows
Â
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Thanks!
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Kestrell
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17
AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention
Discounts On JAWS Annual License
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That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS
reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the
options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link
from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home
Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three
and five year options after the description of the one year
license.
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Windows
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When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any
options for anything other than a one year renewal.
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What does one have to do to get the option for three or
five year license renewals?
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Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for
not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used
to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using
their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to
decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and
2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but
then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax,Â
after going to the checkout page.
Â
Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it
did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that
lower price was the regular price.
Â
Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in
line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120
price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely
manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS?
And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual
licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal
discount for purchasing so many years at one time?
Â
Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy
and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what
I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is
shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual
license:
Â
Â
Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for
release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210.
This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version
2024.
Â
JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late
Renewal
Â
Download Only
Â
1
x
$168.00
Â
JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING
Regular price$228.00
LICENSE TERM
Â
3-year JAWS Non-Recurring
Sent from Mail for
Windows
Â
From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2,
2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re:
Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Â
FS must think you have the professional, because the Home
edition shouldn't
cost but $120 .
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual
License
Â
Â
Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through
the Window-eyes
switch over to Jaws too.
Â
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William Vandervest
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual
License
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professional license.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual
License
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learn about that
price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got
there it waslisted
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Gene
Warner
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual
License
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license price of
$950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then
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because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and
$75 per year
without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial
license price
of $950, then the annual license is better because it
doesn't require
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> On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote:
>> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However
there is a sale price
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>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M"
<misswings@...>
>> To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23
PM
>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual
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as I pay the $95 per
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to my existing time
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years and get the same
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money saver.
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wrote:
>>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your
SMA entitled you to then to
>>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have
bought another two years
>>>> before they released the 2022 version.
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>>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the
confusion.
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>>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest
wrote:
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hasn't expired yet
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>>>>> timelord09@...
>>>>> Win10 latest revision
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>>>>> -----Original
Message-----
>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf
Of
>>>>> Gene Warner
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022
10:40
>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io
>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On
JAWS Annual License
>>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire,
they do charge you for that.
>>>>> Gene...
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>>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William
Vandervest wrote:
>>>>>> I just checked my sma and a
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>>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf
Of
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Pietruk
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022
10:13
>>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts
On JAWS Annual License
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Just to respond back to this long thread to confirm that I did indeed call FS today, and I couldn’t be happier as I certainly got more than I expected from the call. I was able to renew my SMA for the $120 plus the state sales tax, and I also opted to get the Home Annual license for three years for the $228 plus the sales tax since I have more than one computer.  I spoke with Kathleen at FS, and she went out of her way to be very helpful, even during this convention week when the FS folks were really busy and working extra hours. I did ask about the $210/$168 for the SMA, and while she did believe me when I told her what pricing the website showed, she wasn’t sure why it was showing those prices. I also asked if the reduced prices on the three and five year JAWS Home Annual licenses were the regular prices as the website indicated or convention specials, and she confirmed those were the convention prices.  I had to get a different serial number for the three year license than I had for the one year one. However, since my license for the Home Annual one year didn’t expire until the end of August, Kathleen very nicely disabled that license as of now and added those days onto my new three year license so I wouldn’t lose those 57 days with the change in license term.  Kathleen also offered to send me an email with my serial number and authorization code for the SMA renewal I purchased. And seeing as I only had that original CD or DVD or whatever where the braille was pretty much becoming unreadable, I was happy to take her up on that offer. And just in case I would happen to need it, she also sent me the same information for my OpenBook software.  Thus, I am very pleased with my purchase experience and purchases and hope things also turn out well for the rest of you.  Sent from Mail for Windows Â
From: Kestrel VerlagerSent: Monday, July 4, 2022 3:24 PM To: main@jfw.groups.ioSubject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  Thanks!  Kestrell    From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.  Sent from Mail for Windows   When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell   Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:17 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.  Sent from Mail for Windows   When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell   Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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That’s what I got as well, even though the email from FS reminding me of the renewal seemed to talk about links to all the options. So to find the three and five year options, pick the shop online link from the main FS website, then the software for home link, then the JAWS Home Annual  link, and then scroll down and you’ll find the link for the three and five year options after the description of the one year license.  Sent from Mail for Windows Â
From: Kestrel VerlagerSent: Monday, July 4, 2022 8:37 AM To: main@jfw.groups.ioSubject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell  From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins
Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:22 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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When I go to renew my Jaws Home license, I don’t get any options for anything other than a one year renewal.  What does one have to do to get the option for three or five year license renewals?  Kestrell Â
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Collins Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:22 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows  From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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Actually, I’m almost thinking it might be a late charge for not purchasing the SMA by the end of last year, as I recall that prices used to go up for the SMA if one waited until after the end of the year when using their last SMA count. In fact, since I was waiting until the conventions to decide which type of license to renew, I hadn’t yet purchased the 2023 and 2024 SMA and so also got the $210 price when I put in my serial number, but then I got the lower $168 price, actually $178 something with sales tax, after going to the checkout page.  Also, when I checked the JAWS Home Annual license page, it did show me the lower price from the $95 for each year, but then it said that lower price was the regular price.  Thus, I’m kind of wondering two things, so maybe I’ll be in line to call FS on Tuesday as well. First, regarding the SMA, is the $120 price only for those folks who renewed their SMA in what FS considers a timely manor, or is it for anyone who is currently running a 2022 license of JAWS? And second, regarding the discount for the three and five year Home Annual licenses, is this a discount for the conventions only, or is it now the normal discount for purchasing so many years at one time?  Finally, and I hope this will make sense, below I’ll copy and paste what I got when checking my serial number on the upgrade page, what I saw when bringing up the checkout page for the SMA, and finally what is shown on the store page regarding the three year Home Annual license:   Congratulations! Our records show that you are licensed for release 2022 of JAWS Single User and are eligible to renew your SMA for $210. This will entitle you to receive JAWS Single User releases up to version 2024.  JAWS Home Edition Screen Reader - SMA Late Renewal  Download Only  1 x $168.00  JAWS HOME ANNUAL - NON-RECURRING Regular price$228.00 LICENSE TERM  3-year JAWS Non-Recurring Sent from Mail for Windows Â
From: LoySent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.ioSubject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  FS must think you have the professional, because the Home edition shouldn't cost but $120 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   Actually, I have the Home Use Edition, I got mine through the Window-eyes switch over to Jaws too.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u   -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Loy Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 18:25 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  That must have been for the professional, most people don't need the professional license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License   I just purchased my sma renewal for $168.00 but I didn't learn about that price until I got to the cart on the FS site, until I got there it waslisted at $210.00.   William Vandervest timelord09@... Win10 latest revision  There are none so blind, as those who will not see.  William Vandervest  u  -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License  This is how I understand it. If you paid the initial license price of $950 for JAWS and have kept your SMAs up to ddate, then SMAs are better because they only cost $60 per year with the discount and $75 per year without the discount. But if you can't afford the initial license price of $950, then the annual license is better because it doesn't require that initial huge outlay of cash.  Gene...   On 7/2/2022 5:23 PM, Don H wrote: > So I have been purchasing a SMA for JAWS and not purchasing the annual > subscription. Guess I don't really know which is better. > > On 7/2/2022 4:19 PM, Loy wrote: >> No, The $120 deal is for the SMA license. However there is a sale price >> for the Home annual license I think it is $20 a year off if you buy 2 or >> more years. . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica M" <misswings@...> >> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 2:23 PM >> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >> >> >>> I just renewed myyearly license back in April, as I pay the $95 per >>> year. If I get this $120 deal, will it add on to my existing time >>> remaining, or should I save my money? I thought $95 was a good deal, >>> but if one can pay either $120 or $150 for two years and get the same >>> thing you get for $95 a year, that's a better money saver. >>> >>> At 12:30 PM 7/2/2022, you wrote: >>>> If 2022 was your last upgrade that your SMA entitled you to then to >>>> get the lower $150 price, you should have bought another two years >>>> before they released the 2022 version. That is what I meant by >>>> letting your SMAs expire. Sorry for the confusion. >>>> >>>> Gene... >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/2/2022 11:21 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>> My sma is good for jfw 2022 so it hasn't expired yet >>>>> >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> timelord09@... >>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>> William Vandervest >>>>> u >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>> Gene Warner >>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:40 >>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>> You probably let your SMAs expire, they do charge you for that. >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> On 7/2/2022 10:34 AM, William Vandervest wrote: >>>>>> I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> timelord09@... >>>>>> Win10 latest revision >>>>>> >>>>>> There are none so blind, as those who will not see. >>>>>> >>>>>> William Vandervest >>>>>> >>>>>> u >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> Pietruk >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13 >>>>>> To: main@jfw.groups.io >>>>>> Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws. >>>>>> Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to >>>>>> renew for 2 >>>>>> years instead of 1 at the time of renewal. >>>>>> As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when >>>>>> looking at >>>>>> the upgrade page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >                          Â
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OK, that's great! And I stand corrected. On the FSCast they said that you had to call customer to get the convention discount, they did not say anything about it being available through the online store as well.
Gene...
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On 7/3/2022 10:23 AM, Marie Nelson wrote: Sorry but this is not correct. I purchased the discounted SMA on the Freedom Scientific site just yesterday.
Marie
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:42 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
You should know that to get the discount you have to call Freedom
Scientific's customer service department between July 1st and 15th.
Apparently the discount isn't available through their online store.
Gene...
On 7/3/2022 1:00 AM, Michael Munn wrote:
Hello all, Glen Gordan said in the latest episode of Fscast
That there is going to be a discount on the SMA software for $120
Best regards
Michael H. Munn
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cornelius
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA purchase
to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just like how we can
subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License, available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew for 2
years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when looking at
the upgrade page.
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Sorry but this is not correct. I purchased the discounted SMA on the Freedom Scientific site just yesterday.
Marie
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:42 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License You should know that to get the discount you have to call Freedom Scientific's customer service department between July 1st and 15th. Apparently the discount isn't available through their online store. Gene... On 7/3/2022 1:00 AM, Michael Munn wrote: Hello all, Glen Gordan said in the latest episode of Fscast
That there is going to be a discount on the SMA software for $120
Best regards
Michael H. Munn
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cornelius
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA purchase
to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just like how we can
subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License, available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew for 2
years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when looking at
the upgrade page.
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You should know that to get the discount you have to call Freedom Scientific's customer service department between July 1st and 15th. Apparently the discount isn't available through their online store.
Gene...
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On 7/3/2022 1:00 AM, Michael Munn wrote: Hello all, Glen Gordan said in the latest episode of Fscast
That there is going to be a discount on the SMA software for $120
Best regards
Michael H. Munn
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cornelius
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA purchase
to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just like how we can
subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License, available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew for 2
years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when looking at
the upgrade page.
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It is very misfortune that three-years had past the Subscription license still had not rolled out in to the world yet.
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cornelius Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:06 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License The last time I asked, annual licence was restricted to the United States, but they will decide to make it available to deelers. Therefore you cannot buy it directly from FS, and have to follow your deelers pricing. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Sunday, 3 July, 2022 12:07 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License You mean that after all this time since they introduced the annual licenses they are still restricted to the United States? Although I'm not affected because I live in the US, that's er... um... shameful. Gene... On 7/2/2022 11:37 PM, Cornelius wrote: I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA
purchase to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just
like how we can subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis
Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License,
available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
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-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew
for 2 years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
looking at the upgrade page.
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In some countries, the price difference is substantial if you purchase from deeler versus direct purchase through FS Online store.
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vaughan Dodd Sent: Sunday, 3 July, 2022 12:38 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License Much of what Freedom Scientific does in its pricing and sales systems is shameful. It has been so for years that they seem oblivious to their international customers, and that many of us would willingly forego the dealers to purchase software upgrades etc directly. I had the same grumpiness with GW Micro when it provided meaningful competition until things changed. It was even kore odd with them, because they did not have a New Zealand dealership. Purchasing directly from FS would not dramatically alter the purchase price, because of currency conversions and credit card charges, but it is a principle. One of the strange things is of course that when you raise this with them, they place it back with the dealer, who then lodges it with Freedom Scientific. I am sure that dealers get a kick back for actually not doing very much. Vaughan . -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Sunday, 3 July 2022 4:07 pm To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License You mean that after all this time since they introduced the annual licenses they are still restricted to the United States? Although I'm not affected because I live in the US, that's er... um... shameful. Gene... On 7/2/2022 11:37 PM, Cornelius wrote: I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA
purchase to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just
like how we can subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis
Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License,
available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew
for 2 years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
looking at the upgrade page.
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The last time I asked, annual licence was restricted to the United States, but they will decide to make it available to deelers. Therefore you cannot buy it directly from FS, and have to follow your deelers pricing.
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Sunday, 3 July, 2022 12:07 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License You mean that after all this time since they introduced the annual licenses they are still restricted to the United States? Although I'm not affected because I live in the US, that's er... um... shameful. Gene... On 7/2/2022 11:37 PM, Cornelius wrote: I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA
purchase to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just
like how we can subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis
Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License,
available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew
for 2 years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
looking at the upgrade page.
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Hello all, Glen Gordan said in the latest episode of Fscast
That there is going to be a discount on the SMA software for $120
Best regards
Michael H. Munn
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-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cornelius
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA purchase
to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just like how we can
subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License, available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew for 2
years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when looking at
the upgrade page.
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|
|
Vaughan Dodd <vdodd001@...>
Much of what Freedom Scientific does in its pricing and sales systems is shameful. It has been so for years that they seem oblivious to their international customers, and that many of us would willingly forego the dealers to purchase software upgrades etc directly.
I had the same grumpiness with GW Micro when it provided meaningful competition until things changed. It was even kore odd with them, because they did not have a New Zealand dealership.
Purchasing directly from FS would not dramatically alter the purchase price, because of currency conversions and credit card charges, but it is a principle.
One of the strange things is of course that when you raise this with them, they place it back with the dealer, who then lodges it with Freedom Scientific. I am sure that dealers get a kick back for actually not doing very much.
Vaughan .
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Sunday, 3 July 2022 4:07 pm To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License You mean that after all this time since they introduced the annual licenses they are still restricted to the United States? Although I'm not affected because I live in the US, that's er... um... shameful. Gene... On 7/2/2022 11:37 PM, Cornelius wrote: I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA
purchase to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just
like how we can subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis
Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License,
available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew
for 2 years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when
looking at the upgrade page.
|
|
|
You mean that after all this time since they introduced the annual licenses they are still restricted to the United States? Although I'm not affected because I live in the US, that's er... um... shameful.
Gene...
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On 7/2/2022 11:37 PM, Cornelius wrote: I do hope that one day FS will open up the subscription and the SMA purchase
to the world, not limiting it to the U.S only. It is just like how we can
subscribe Office 365 without going through a local computer deeler.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Curtis Chong
Sent: Saturday, 2 July, 2022 11:36 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
It's a great reason to switch to the JAWS Home Annual License, available for
$95 per year.
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of William
Vandervest
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2022 8:34 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
I just checked my sma and a renewal would cost $210.00, big bummer
William Vandervest
timelord09@...
Win10 latest revision
There are none so blind, as those who will not see.
William Vandervest
u
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike
Pietruk
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:13
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Convention Discounts On JAWS Annual License
Gerald
I haven't seen any discounts offered this convention season for Jaws.
Generally, the most cost effective way to purchase a SMA is to renew for 2
years instead of 1 at the time of renewal.
As I'm set through the 2024 upgrade, it shows me no prices when looking at
the upgrade page.
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