LR 4 Beta is now out so imagine it will be released soon - they always have sales on older versions right before new releases.....
it is soooo tempting.
If you're tempted to save money on 3 but don't want to regret waiting to buy 4 . . . see if you can figure out what the difference between the two is and base your decision on that. If you can live without the upgrades, whatever they would be, then save the money and buy 3.
That's what I do when it comes to PS. I presently use CS3 and have been fine choosing not to upgrade to 4, 5, and 5.5. HOWEVER . . . CS6 has a stinking DEBLURRING tool that I know I absolutely CANNOT live without! So I plan on buying it when it comes out. :grin: :grin:
Regardless of what you decide, I promise you'll LOVE LR! :grin: