Advice on shop for Active Sky FS

[GEKtheReaper 375]

Simple Q: Do you guys have a preferred shop (or an advice) for purchasing ASFS? I'm thinking about updates, ease of installation etc.

E.g. Aerosoft has it's own installer so managing it would be quite easy. Are updates going to be on that shop as soon as it's available or do I have to DL the update from HiFi directly (if even possible since the use of the Aerosoft installer).

[Sethos 4,691]

If it works like previous versions of AS, you essentially just buy the key from the individual store but you can always get the latest full versions and updates off Hifi's site

[Car147 2,305]

I use Just Flight, (No installer) but i find it very quick on updates, and all your purchases and download links are easily accessed. 

[sloppysmusic 351]

Just Flight here too. Honest, reliable and up to date downloads with good support. When I buy an addon I always go to the developers site first and if I can't buy direct then go to the hub they prefer /recommend for purchase. The more cash going straight to the developer the better! 

[Overload 96]

Just Flight for me too. 

[ailchim 224]

I've used both Aerosoft and Just Flight in the past.  Just Flight every time for me.  

One thing you should think about is what currency you're buying in.  Aerosoft price in dollars and Euros, Just flight in sterling.  If you buy in what's to you a foreign currency, then firstly you can't be entirely sure what conversion rate will be used and  you'll you are likely to pick up exchange fees from your credit card provider which add to the cost of the product.  

[ailchim 224]

Sorry, should have looked at your profile first, you're for Germany so at least from Aerosoft, the price you see is what you'll actually pay.

[sloppysmusic 351]

16 minutes ago, ailchim said:

Just flight in sterling

Just Flight also bill in dollars USD. I'm in the UK now but dual citizen so browser detects my history regarding shop carts. I paid for the Duke in USD then next time I went there GBP was showing again. 

If you want to force a particular currency you'll need a vpn. 

[level7 177]

I've bought all my ActiveSky software from Simmarket.

But it doesn't matter because after your first install, all the updates can be downloaded directly from their website.

Edit: I think even the first install there is no difference because you use the ActiveSky installer and activates against their server.

Edited May 17 by level7

[Bobsk8 12,966]

SimMarket.  Never a problem, and all purchases are easy to find and download. 

[Benbo 53]

Just Flight,all day long for me.

[edpatino 1,999]

Buy from wherever you want, it doesn't really matter as you get a license/key from the re-seller and then you'll download the product/updates directly from the HiFi website.

Edited May 17 by edpatino

[Luis Hernandez 614]

I used to prefer Flight1, until they discontinued their 30-day refund policy. Now I have no preference at all: simply anything but Simmarket (I've had very unpleasant issues with them).

Edited May 17 by Luis Hernandez