Should I Take Advantage of Adobe's CS3 Special Offer?

Question

Hello,
I just skimmed over the most recent messages here, and was surprised to find any mention of the new upgrade offer for CS3 that Adobe has, and I'm sure that I'm not that special for them to just send this offer to me. Their offering it for $299 until the 16th of next month. That's a little more than half price for it. Of course, it's not the complete extended version, they're still selling for the full price of $649. The difference is that the extended version has 3D and motion graphic editing capabilities.
With all of that said - And in my previous experiences at this forum, I know that there has to be a consideration for when Adobe will come out with an upgrade within the same platform from Elements 5.
The offer is very tempting, with improved Layering - Non-Destructive Smart Filters that keep the original image intact. That alone makes it very tempting.
But perhaps the upgrade from Elements five will have this feature, as well.
Unfortunately, we won't know this until after this CS3 offer has expired.
Thanks for any enlightenment.

Answer 1

Well, I do use a sizable amount of layers, which, of course, I flatten after a certain phase is finished, or if I've created too many layers at a certain point. And as you well know, I create a lot of copies, just case. I also use the extra copies to bring back the original integrity of the image, and to enhance it where possible.
I'm not showing off here what I do, but I'm letting you know that this is the way I go about my editing - To see if CS3 might be worthwhile.
I'm still a humble, very serious amateur, who has much to learn. But I am blessed to have learned from the best teachers here at the forum.