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I can download PDF's as a free member

I've been here since April of 2009, and I've stayed updated to what the site in general has been doing. Ever since the "pro" account launch, I've kept reading over and over that you can't download a PDF as a free member and that only "Pro" members have access to this feature. I, however, could still download PDF's w/ out having to sign up for a "Pro" account. Are there exceptions for old-in-a-way members or something?

I'm just curious as to why this is so...

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gene328 says: Mar 7, 2012. 9:16 AM
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mikeasaurus says: Mar 12, 2012. 9:58 AM
Go PRO today and you can fill your boots with PDF's!
Dixie ballard says: Aug 14, 2012. 4:59 PM
That clear that up then
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nutsandbolts_64 (author) says: Mar 9, 2012. 7:57 PM
You have to actually buy a PRO account. There /are/ a few bugs in the system, in case you didn't notice.
john werneken says: May 26, 2012. 10:58 AM
seems as though the answer is NO, unless grandfathered. Not worth PRO. I will do xps prints instrad. nyah nyah to monitizers, get paid off something I want to buy or at least see ads on...
Iris_21990 says: Mar 19, 2012. 8:28 PM
Maybe this free PDF files doesn't work on members who sign up for free. or you can try this. PDF, i got a free trial version.
Tankmohit11 says: Mar 15, 2012. 8:12 AM
I think u can.first of all open the page of ur instructables them click on 'view all steps'.after all steps opened.open a new tab of ur browser nd go to the site 'www.pdfmyurl.com'.then copy ur instructables page address and paste into the box of pdfmyurl then hit enter and u will get pdf for free
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mikeasaurus says: Mar 7, 2012. 11:52 AM
Users that were registered with the site before initiating the "Pro" feature have some abilities that are grandfathered to their current status. Downloading PDF's is one of them.
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nutsandbolts_64 (author) says: Mar 8, 2012. 7:28 AM
Oh, so if that's the case... Thanks for the heads-up.
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canucksgirl says: Feb 24, 2012. 6:56 PM
I would say that's a bug... however if you report it, I suppose you'll figure out what may happen. ;)
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nutsandbolts_64 (author) says: Feb 25, 2012. 12:26 AM
I know :)) Or maybe the Pro account system only works on members that have signed up on the day it was implemented and onwards?
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canucksgirl says: Feb 25, 2012. 3:04 PM
It could be... I joined after Pro was introduced so I don't know if there's an exception there or not. You'd have to ask other non-pro members who've been here as long I guess.
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