# I need help deciding which Flash MX to buy

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**Created:** [April 9, 2005, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-deciding-which-flash-mx-to-buy/143859 "2005-04-09T11:41:06Z")
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### Author: ![forcefeed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ad7895/32.png) [@forcefeed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/forcefeed)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2005, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-deciding-which-flash-mx-to-buy/143859/1 "2005-04-09T11:41:06Z")

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Hi y’all, I’ve been trying out Flash MX trial and now want to buy the full product. I’ve seen Flash MX 2004 in [ebay.co.uk](http://ebay.co.uk) (i’m in the uk) for around 100 pounds.

My questions are:

1. Do you think it’s safe to buy this software on ebay? It is listed as:  
[left]"[color=#004080]\*\*This is brand new, sealed, unopened, unregistered, full Retail Package version Academic licensed. \*\*[/color][color=#004080] **Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Complete Package CD - GENUINE and SEALED, Boxed. VAT & Delivery to be added. Please note this is NOT oem, or manufacturer specific, or time limited software, but GENUINE & NEW** [/color][color=black]"[/color]

2. What does ‘Academic Version’ mean? Would i get the full product?

3. Are the features in MX 2004 Pro worth the extra investment for a small-time, small-site developer doing mainly media-rich projects like MP3 players, picture galleries, and dynamic content?

Any thought would be appreciated before i part with my cash![/left]