Product Packaging Details


Retail Box
Retail software including the box; exact same packaging and contents as found  in large retail stores.
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Mail Order Packaging
All contents of retail box packaged for mail order shipment (packaging can vary from white box, brown box, manila envelope or shrink pack)
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Retail Jewel Case
Retail software encased in a plastic jewel case with color inserts. May or may not include a small users guide (usually electronic files or help menu in the CD)
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CD & Manual
CD only is shipped with paper manual. CD may be shrink wrapped in paper sleeve or jewel case along with the manual.                   <--Back to Top

Electronic Delivery
A trial version of the program is downloaded to the customer's computer and can be utilized immediately. The keycode to convert the trial version will be sent via e-mail generally within 1 business day.
Instant downloads:
You are directed to our sister store, Purplus Downloads. From there you pay by PayPal and will receive your order instantly.
There is no shipping fee for downloads.
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Promo
Promo versions are promotional edition copies of the software. All promo versions we sell are full versions that come with unique serial numbers and are not time or feature limited in any way.
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CD Only / CD with Keycode
CD only in paper sleeve (usually electronic files or help menu in the CD) / CD Only with keycode is the same but the authentic keycode is included with the software.
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OEM
OEM refers to Original Equipment Manufacturer packaging. OEM is software that was intended to be sold as part of an bulk shipment but has been split up for resale (the text on the CD face might display this same information). The OEM products are of the same quality and often carry the same manufacturer warranty as their retail counterparts (the single-pack).  Unless otherwise noted OEM titles ship as CD Only.
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DVD Case
CD or DVD is shipped in a DVD Case (similar to movie rental cases) and can contain paper inserts but may not contain a manual.
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Color CD Card Pack
CD is encased in a tri- (or bi) fold full color cardboard sleeve. Does not contain paper manual, but does contain help files on CD.
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Academic
Functionally identical to the Full Retail version. Usually comes with full retail box, manuals, and registration. Also called "Student / Teacher Edition," by some manufacturers. Possible limitations on upgrades.
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Bulk Packaging
Item is not shipped in retail packaging.
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