Hi to all, I chatted with quickbooks, the following was our conversation, she ended by suggesting I use the website just in case.Welcome to QuickBooks Sales Chat. You are now chatting with 'April'. I'll be your QuickBooks Business Consultant. How can I help you today?April: Hi! How may I help you?you: hello, I recently got a phonecall from 'intuit' trying to sell me an upgrade package for 2008, including the upgrade package for 2009 for aprox. 200$, is this a legitamate offer?April: I would be more than happy to assist you with that today! May I have your name please?you: ******April: Hi Lulu!you: hiyou: I have Quickbooks Pro 2007 version, and run a small businessyou: I am very skeptical of phone calls or promotions that I have not initiated personally, this is why I ask.April: The upgrade for QuickBooks Pro 2008 is $199.95, once you purchase it by July 29, 2008, you would be entitled for the upgrade for 2009.April: Without any additional fees, only the shipping cost for the disk.you: hmmm July 29th has passed, and they are phoning me today, is this still legit?you: the 09 upgrade is free?April: That is correct. The starts at July 29, 2008 onwards.April: You can actually purchase it online, you would still be entitled for the 2009 upgrade.you: Thank you!, So can you sell this to me? or SHould I just phone Vern back at 1-800-446-8848?April: Just to make sure that the software you are getting is really from Intuit.you: oh! Do you still send the disk? or is it 'virtual'April: You have the option to choose to download it or a CD-ROM. if you want both, you can select both on the Shipping Method.you: Thank you so much! Have a great day!April: You're welcome!