As pointed out by Ariel, prices in individual countries depend on many factors. Depending on the the price you use as a reference, you will see the before taxes price. In India specifically, in addition to the value added taxes, you need to take into account the import & custom duties that are required for imported goods. In addition, specific markets and configurations have different costs. India again is a fairly expensive market to be present in based on the infrastructure and local requirements (geographical, political and legal). Finally, the cost of fighting piracy in a certain market is also to be considered from a pricing perspective. We do take all these factors and many others into consideration when pricing our products.
Maintenance is definitely not free in other countries, but depending on the market, we include it in the standard package, while in others, it is optional.
Gérard
Dear All Indian Creative Designer
To all who use it legally or illegally, one thing is sure, Indians have mastered the art of using the science of Corel.
And they should be thankful to the Creator of this wonderful software.
on Pricing
1. Globally price of CorelDrawX6 is around US$ 500, base price.
2. Every additional user is charged is US$ 100 extra
3. whereas the indian price is a different story.
4. The List price is Rs. 48000+taxes, whereas the Same software is sold at around Rs. 30,000-41,000
5. The Catch lies is 3 users pack, that is around at the price of Rs. 100000+
6. this is unbelievable that anyone who is based in a non-metro city, running a simple flex printing shop, will afford a 1 CD pack at Rs. 100000.
Hold on!!
Corel Corp, Perfect Anti-piracy and Local Supplier of Rajasthan-NewDelhi Aditya Infotech is threatening people to buy or seize their shops.
even a local Press, is forced to buy
Dear Corel Corp, pls reconsider your pricing, instead of paying to sophisticated goondas, you should make it affordable