Traktor Scratch on Ebay
Hey guys i found a couple copies of Traktor Scratch Pro full package for like 419 dollars U.S. Its just the academic package so i have to show my school I.D and its free shipping.
Anyone gotten there scratch setup through Ebay ? They have a 98.5% Posotive feedback
Ive always wondered about the academic package. To buy this am i supposed to be a student or a teaching organisation?
if it’s on ebay, who’s going to know?
Thats why i ask, as it could be that you need to prove yourself to register and recieve updates. What are the rules on these packages who are they for teachers or students ?
i wondered the same thing. My understanding with the academic version is you can not get any future updates, you get what you get. However, an Audio 8 cost 399.00 so for a few bucks more it could be worth the license? im currently a TP user and have been lookin to use TSP so this could be a route. We need KS to provide some input on this.
My understanding is that you can get future updates, the limitations being that you can only install on 1 computer, you CANNOT sell your license on, and you aren’t meant to use your copy for commercial purposes, ie. getting paid to play out.
Well i just found a Brand New Factory Sealed Traktor Sratch Pro on Ebay. From Buck’N Does pro audio. There and authorized ebay dealer. 100 % Feedback Guarenteed Paid shipping 30 day money back guarentee.
It is NOT the academic package. Made an offer talked him down to 400 flat. Should be getting it in the mail by friday !!! 
please let me know when you get it if its the academic or real deal with an Audio 8 and that its Tractor Scratch Pro and not Duo. Theres some shady folks out there ya know!
Also I find it wierd that some of these guys have it listed for less than 400, but thats the cost of an Audio 8??
There an actual store that just has shit posted on Ebay as well. I have full faith in re4cieving exactly what i agreed to pay for.
Buy a controller that includes LE and then update. Then if you already have a controller you can sell it and get some money back.
This way you’re bound to the limitations for academic versions, and save some money.
^^ Most NI products come with LE. And you don’t have to upgrade right away.
I just looked what they have posted and say the academic version on ebay:
do you know who you spoke with. If you can please PM me the details so I can jump on this deal as well.
Thanks
Heres the info on EDU purchases.
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/company/education-program/faq/
Dont let any eBay seller misinform you. Many will tell you that you can sell/transfer an EDU item if you want. YOU CANNOT.
EDU items are much cheaper because of the restrictions.
As for buying Traktor Scratch from eBay. Just make sure that you buy from a reputable seller. I got my original Traktor Scratch off eBay with no regrets at all.
If you but Brand New you still get the 1 year warranty so theres no worries, the drawback is that you cant take a faulty Audio8 into the dealers and have them send it to NI which to be honest is no big deal.
I say if you are confident that the seller isnt shady and is selling exactly what you want, go for it.
K
ok i just spoke with NI. The one and only restriction with the Academic version is you can only install on one computer at a time. The full version allows 2. Big Whoop. And you cant sell it. big whoop again.
Worth saving 200$ to me. For the exact same features.
man I hear ya! Do you know if with the academic you qualify for future updates?
Im currently using TP and was going to buy an audio8 to use with an external mixer, but a local guy on ebay will sell me the academic version for 400.00 I don’t really plan on using time coded anytime soon, but for the cost of an audio 8 it’s a nice extra toy to play with if I ever want to get some technics to play with an actually just “learn”
i plan on getting it either way - just would want to know if Im stuck with the current version and thats it.
**edit:
This is whats on the NI site linked above:
I have the Educational Version of a NI product - now the new version is available. How can I update?
The Educational Version entitles you to buy the normal full version update. You can find the prices in our Online Shop. The advantage is you then own a full version. There is no educational price-reduction for updates.
does that apply to going from Traktor 3 to TSP or going from 1.2.1 to 1.2.4?
yeah i read all that FAQ today as well. Didnt help me AT ALL. So i just called the number and spoke to them. And asked exactly what is every restriction on the academic version. Basically ur not supposed to use it to make money DJ’ing wich he even said is not even enforcable so. And just that you cant sell it after. On only one computer at a time. Basically it just comes with a special encoded cerial so you cant ever take it off ur NI account. Nothing else.
How could the FAQ not help AT ALL..? pfft..!
The rules are pretty much exactly what Lethal Pizzle wrote on the first page anyway and have been repeated on this forum umpteen times.
Anyway…
@haze324
EDU prices are for full versions not updates or upgrade. So you couldnt get Traktor DUO upgrade to Traktor Scratch Pro. Only the full TSP.
ALL updates within a product version are 100% FREE always. This is no different with EDU versions.
Do it man.
Karlos,
Thanks man! Makes sense. Gonna grab it this weekend and learn some timecoded. Now I gotta figure out if i want some 1200’s or some CDJ’s at the house to mess with!!
O shit son. My package just arrived in Seattle, WA post office today. Should be seeing at my doorstep in about 4 hours )
So fuckin Excited !!! Gettin down with that timecode !!!
I feel like CDJ’s with timecode is kinda pointless. And CDJ’s are fuckin ridiculously exxspensive. I’d go with some TurnTables.
And you do know…You dont HAVE to shell out the money for techs, I got two Stanton STR8-80’s in perfect condition for fuckin 90 bucks each mounted with headshells AND Shur M44-7’s. And they perform great. Just as much tourqe as a tech.