If you get PSe, make sure you register it and get on their mailing lists. From time to time Adobe offers upgrads from Elements to PS CS 3. That's how I got my PS CS 2 for $299. I'd been drooling over PS for years, but didn't feel I could justify $600. So when I found out about the $299 deal, I jumped on it and have never looked back. So if you end up liking Elements and you end up liking digital scrapbooking and you do end up wanting CS 3 or whatever the next version is....you'll be ready. Good luck!