App Store is missing in Snow Leopard.

I am running OS X 10.6.8 and the App Store is missing. I have tried multiple reinstalls but it does not help. I want to upgrade to Mountain Lion but can't do without the App Store. I have contacted support and they are of no help. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Then I would advise that it is time to backup your stuf and use the Snow Leopard install DVD and erase your Mac, install Snow Leopard and then use the update combo in the link above to bring it up-to-date with 10.6.8. Migrate your stuff from the backup. Then use the Mac App Store to buy either Mt Lion or Maveriscks which should be out by the and of the month and upgrade. If your Mac can run OS X Mt Lion 10.8.x, then it should be able to run OS X Maveriscks 10.9.

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