Can't update iPhoto via App Store

I've tried updating iPhoto via App store, and it tells me to sign into the account I used to purchase it. I never purchased iPhoto. It came with my Mac, and I remember clicking "accept purchases" when I was setting it up. Now this button disappeared, and I can't update any of the iLife apps. Ironically, I can't even buy a new iPhoto, because the App Store says it is installed, but it does not appear in my purchases list. Tried reinstalling Lion and it tells me that my ID was not used to purchase iOS X Lion. I don't want to call Apple, since they charge me for calls I make. What can I do?

You need to contact App Store support. They are the only people who can help you with this. There's a link on the right hand side of the App Store window

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Simply, you can't download it.
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The issue is that your credit or debit card credentials must be associated with the same country where you reside.
"Although you can browse the iTunes Store in any country without being signed in, you can only purchase content from the iTunes Store for your own country. This is enforced via the billing address associated with your credit card or other payment method that you use with the iTunes Store, rather than your actual geographic location."
From here > The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store | iLounge Article
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I had the same problem.
Apple has an option to "Hide" a purchase. For some reason iPhoto was hidden, so it would not appear in my purchase list.
To Unhide your purchases, go to Store->View account from the App store on your mac. If you have any hidden purchases it should give you the option to unhide it. After you unhide, the application will be avaible again on the purchase list and you can download it again. The Accept button should disapear and it should show "install" again.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1614
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Step 1
A purchased app can only be updated by signing in to the App Store with the same Apple ID that was originally used to buy it. There's no way around that limitation, which also applies to free apps. If you can't sign in with the buyer's ID, delete the app and reinstall it. You'll have to pay for it again, if applicable.
Step 2
From the App Store menu bar, select
Store ▹ View My Account
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Contact the support on the App Store. You've bought it but they haven't managed to deliver it.
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