Buying a used GC2 from the US for use in Canada

[CB1914]

Sorry if this has already been covered on the forum but I couldn't find a lot of info on it. I live in Canada and I have the opportunity to purchase a used GC2 from a friend who lives in the US. Before proceeding I wanted to do my due diligence and make sure I'm not walking into a mess. I can also get the computer that is currently running the software so possibly that will solve a potential issue? Any info would be appreciated.

[jasonreg]

Call Foresight directly (either Canada or US) and ask. There may be a licensing transfer fee but I can't imagine there would be a technical issue.

[Cruisin1966]

There will be a fee to transfer the FSX to you

[ctucker]

I bought one out of the US 2 years ago and am using it in Canada on FSX and E6 with no issues.

[CB1914]

Thanks for the info. Do you remember what the costs were to get it running? Foresight said there will be a $500usd fee for support and license transfer. I'm assuming there will be some kind of a fee for the FSX portion as well?

[ctucker]

Don’t listen to them. Nothing required. Just use it.

[wzjy47]

If you have the login information from the original user or if they’re willing to do it, I believe they can deactivate FSX in their FSX Live account and then you can reactivate it in your FSX live account without contacting Foresight. You’ll only need to pay the $500 if you need technical support or really want the GC2 in your name in their database.