Deal on Parallels 8

[fhall1]

Dealnews posted this yesterday
http://dealnews.com/Parallels-Desktop-7-for-Mac-w-Summit-Soft-Fonts-for-28-free-shipping/613397.html

Basically, you order the OEM version of Parallels 7, and they bundle in a font program. With coupon code you get the bundle for $28 (free shipping). Then you can submit the info to upgrade to Parallels 8 for free.

Better than $49 for the upgrade - or full price if you didn't already own V7.

 

[desertman]

Then you can submit the info to upgrade to Parallels 8 for free.

Where exactly on the Parallels website does it say that I can get Parallels 8 for free if I now buy Parallels 7?

 

[MeAngry]

I believe I've read in the small print of the upgrade procedure that you may not upgrade an OEM version of Parallels 7 for free.

 

[desertman]

I believe I've read in the small print of the upgrade procedure that you may not upgrade an OEM version of Parallels 7 for free.

On Parallels page "Parallels Desktop for Mac Tech Guarantee 2012" (http://www.parallels.com/techguarantee2012/) it says:

"The following Parallels Desktop for Mac products do not qualify for the Tech Guarantee:
...
OEM Versions that are purchased unlawfully without hardware or qualifying software."

I guess this will unfortunately apply to the Newegg offer.

Also not qualified are products purchased on eBay and products sold from unauthorized Parallels resellers.

 

[Jo Bot]

Qualifying Software

The deal from newegg bundles some font software (Summit 3000 Fonts). I assumed the point of bundling the software was to meet the qualifying software requirement for the OEM package. I ordered the bundle yesterday. Hopefully Parallels will honor the upgrade.

 

[fhall1]

Where exactly on the Parallels website does it say that I can get Parallels 8 for free if I now buy Parallels 7?

http://www.parallels.com/techguarantee2012/request/

Also - see the slickdeals thread here for more info regarding bundled software and if the deal works:

http://slickdeals.net/f/5175884-Parallels-Desktop-7-for-Mac-OEM-Free-upgrade-to-Parallels-8-28-00

 

[Jazwire]

I did the NewEgg offer when it first came out,(Late Aug?) and I got the free upgrade.

I also got some fonts to make it "legit" I guess.

I submitted for the free upgrade and got my key about 45 min later.

 

[desertman]

Thanks for the clarifications. I ordered this from Newegg now, too.

 

[fhall1]

Mine should be arriving today or tomorrow - I'll update with how the "free upgrade" process goes.

 

[fhall1]

Just a follow-up.....got my Parallels 7 OEM package yesterday. Input the Activation Key on the Parallels site (didn't have to even open the CD)...uploaded the invoice from Newegg....a couple hours later my free "upgrade" Parallels 8 key was in my email box.