Where Can I Get Office 2003 On The Cheap?

[chatima]

I want to get office 2003. I have office 2007, but everyone makes use of 2003 and it really is considerably simpler to use. Your assist will be significantly appreciated.

[ern]

I did a quick search and found 13 copies available at Amazon.com. It is no longer available at Buy.com. The office supply stores may still have copies(Staples still had it available but not inexpensively). PCConnection.com didn't have it available.   If you don't specifically need Office 2003, you could consider an open source alternative such as http://www-openoffice.com/

[Ashbie]

It is no longer published by Microsoft so fewer copies are available. Try office supply stores or open source. I did a quick search and found 13 copies available at Amazon.com. It is no longer available at Buy.com. The office supply stores may still have copies(Staples still had it available but not inexpensively). PCConnection.com didn't have it available.   If you don't specifically need Office 2003, you could consider an open source alternative such as http://www-openoffice.com/ Sources: http://www-openoffice.com/   tracylynn's Recommendations Microsoft Office Small Business 2003 Amazon List Price: $449.99 Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5(based on 10 reviews) Microsoft Office Professional 2003 Amazon List Price: $499.99 Used from: $235.00 Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5(based on 49 reviews) Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003 [Old Version] Amazon List Price: $399.99 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5(based on 10 reviews) None are "on the cheap" here but are available if you MUST have them. tracylynn 74 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Draca]

There are several places to purchase Office 2003 at a reduced price... First, if your a student, you can get software from many places using your student ID.  I know I have been able to get a FULL Microsoft Office Professional through my school for $130.  Thats HUNDREDS of dollars less then buying it in the store.    Second, if you have family or friends that get discounts through their job, will be worth checking it out.  I know most major companies have an EPP(employee purchace Plan) that gives various discounts.    Third, you can check the internet, which could take some time.  You have to be careful you also purchase from a good company.  Some companies might have great prices, but not give you an activation code, or they are in a different language, or for new computers with special install details.   To get good deals, companies often sell the software, but also include something like a mouse or keyboard.  These are to satisfy their agreement with Microsoft, to include the cheaper price, along with hardware, ment to be a PC, but anything qualifies.  Here is the disclaimer: Qualifying proof of purchase must be recent receipts showing the purchase of a mother board, hard drive, RAM and a CPU.  The components can be on multiple receipts; not necessarily all on one receipt nor on the same receipt as the qualifying Windows XP/Office 2003 that you purchased.   Here are some links to places selling what you want, with different prices.   Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003 [Old Version] $125.00 (www.amazon.com) $132.00   OEM Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Full version  $79.95 Be sure to check out OEM software.  OEM stands for "original equipment manufacturer" and OEM software is a phrase that refers to software that is sold to computer builders and hardware manufacturers(OEMs) in large quantities, for the purpose of bundling with computer hardware. The third-party software that comes with your digital camera, graphics tablet, printer or scanner is an example of OEM software. In many cases, this bundled software is an older version of a program that is also sold on its own as a stand alone product. Sometimes it is a feature-limited version of the retail software, often dubbed as a "special edition"(SE) or "limited edition"(LE). The purpose is to give users of the new product software to work with out of the box, but also to tempt them to purchase the current or fully-functional version of the software. Hope this helps. Sources: Personal Experience.   Scarecrow's Recommendations Office 2003 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies Amazon List Price: $29.99 Used from: $12.94 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5(based on 9 reviews) Microsoft Office 2003: Introductory Concepts and Techniques Used from: $29.99 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5(based on 9 reviews) Scarecrow 74 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[barend31]

coolguyslim said: 2 Thanks. 74 months ago

[croslea]

2003 is typically more powerful than 2007 - not sure why My usual software buying place is buycheapsoftware.com Office 2003 Pro SP/1 Full(1-Pack) Full oem/DSP Versionmore...Price: $ 379.00 Microsoft - Office 2007 Basic Full oem 1-Pack, S55-01347 Microsoft Office 2007 Basic Full oem 1-PackOEM Microsoft Part #: S55-01347Save 25% off RETAIL$193.00 weird, huh?http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-269-06738-Office-Professional-2003/dp/B0000AZJVCMicrosoft Office Professional 2003Other products by MicrosoftPlatform: Windows 2000 / XP6 used & new available from $199.00http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=991291&lot_id=7571914New Office 2003 Professional(Full Product, PC)Manufacturer: Microsoft - Part Number: 26906738 * Price: $215.00 * Availability: 11 in-stock * Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express * Shipping Options / Cost: Estimate Shipping BelowGOLD MERCHANT ¹4.5 Star Review4.43(Read 51 Reviews)looks like around 200 is the best possible. Sources: My answer awarulz 74 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Eric]

First, if your a student, you can get software from many places using your student ID.  I know I have been able to get a FULL Microsoft Office Professional through my school for $130.  Thats HUNDREDS of dollars less then buying it in the store.    Second, if you have family or friends that get discounts through their job, will be worth checking it out.  I know most major companies have an EPP(employee purchace Plan) that gives various discounts.    Third, you can check the internet, which could take some time.  You have to be careful you also purchase from a good company.  Some companies might have great prices, but not give you an activation code, or they are in a different language, or for new computers with special install details.   To get good deals, companies often sell the software, but also include something like a mouse or keyboard.  These are to satisfy their agreement with Microsoft, to include the cheaper price, along with hardware, ment to be a PC, but anything qualifies.  Here is the disclaimer: Qualifying proof of purchase must be recent receipts showing the purchase of a mother board, hard drive, RAM and a CPU.  The components can be on multiple receipts; not necessarily all on one receipt nor on the same receipt as the qualifying Windows XP/Office 2003 that you purchased.   Here are some links to places selling what you want, with different prices.   Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003 [Old Version] $125.00 (www.amazon.com) $132.00   OEM Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Full version  $79.95 Be sure to check out OEM software.  OEM stands for "original equipment manufacturer" and OEM software is a phrase that refers to software that is sold to computer builders and hardware manufacturers(OEMs) in large quantities, for the purpose of bundling with computer hardware. The third-party software that comes with your digital camera, graphics tablet, printer or scanner is an example of OEM software. In many cases, this bundled software is an older version of a program that is also sold on its own as a stand alone product. Sometimes it is a feature-limited version of the retail software, often dubbed as a "special edition"(SE) or "limited edition"(LE). The purpose is to give users of the new product software to work with out of the box, but also to tempt them to purchase the current or fully-functional version of the software. Hope this helps.

[Kianni]

My usual software buying place is buycheapsoftware.com Office 2003 Pro SP/1 Full(1-Pack) Full oem/DSP Versionmore...Price: $ 379.00 Microsoft - Office 2007 Basic Full oem 1-Pack, S55-01347 Microsoft Office 2007 Basic Full oem 1-PackOEM Microsoft Part #: S55-01347Save 25% off RETAIL$193.00 weird, huh?http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-269-06738-Office-Professional-2003/dp/B0000AZJVCMicrosoft Office Professional 2003Other products by MicrosoftPlatform: Windows 2000 / XP6 used & new available from $199.00http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=991291&lot_id=7571914New Office 2003 Professional(Full Product, PC)Manufacturer: Microsoft - Part Number: 26906738 * Price: $215.00 * Availability: 11 in-stock * Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express * Shipping Options / Cost: Estimate Shipping BelowGOLD MERCHANT ¹4.5 Star Review4.43(Read 51 Reviews)looks like around 200 is the best possible.

[Lee]

Check around; the upgrade is less expensive and the "home and office" version is reduced in price. Also, there are discount places - but I don't know which to trust.

[Haven]

Thanks.