i signed up for premium quarterly...but then downgraded shouldn't i get to use it will it changes?

[Raegan1488303584]

i signed up for premium but then downgraded soon after...shouldn't i still get to use the premium account and get a house and money and all? I am not about to do these things. my downgrade will not happen till November.

[Venus Petrov]

It is entirely up to you.  If your premium change will not occur until November, then get a Linden Home!  Tier is free to you.  The signup bonus will arrive in 45 days I believe and the 300L stipend will start soon.  So, as long as your account is premium, you should take advantage of it.  You will also get the free gifts that premium member have started getting until your account changes over.

ETA:  There are long-term residents who have never become premium members and they enjoy SL, too.

[Marigold Devin]

Welcome to Second Life Answers, Raegan.

Unfortunately, when you elect to downgrade a Second Life account, it takes effect immediately, even though you may have paid in advance for services. 

Please read the Accounts Overview over on the Knowledge Base for full details:

http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/Accounts-overview/ta-p/700019#Section_.4