Sketchup 8 licensing question

[toddbg]

Hi -
I have been using SketchUp Pro 8 under an educational license that is expiring soon.

Is it possible to just extend the license for the version I have rather than having to upgrade to 2013?

I only use SketchUp for personal (non-commercial) use, but need layout to make construction and other diagrams/documents.

Do you guys have any suggestions?
Is it possible to get SketchUp Pro 8 (non-educational) at a reduced rate?

After reading all the issues people have had with 2013 I would rather just keep using what is working for me on a hobby basis.

Thanks!

[Dave R]

I guess I would take that question directly to SketchUp's customer service instead of asking here.

People claimed to have issues with SketchUp 8 when it came out, too. I've been using SU2013 since it was first release and wouldn't go back to SU8 and especially LO3 for anything. I much prefer SU2013 and LO2013.