Change Apple ID on 10.7 Lion

I recently sold my Mac Pro. I sent a USB with the 10.7 OS on to give my client the possibility to install it. When he tries to install it, it says that you have to log on with the ID that bought Lion. Fair enough, but he wants to buy Lion, but can't, since Apple doesn't sell Lion anymore. Another problem is that 10.8 Mountain Lion can't be installed on this particular computer. What to do?
Thanks.
/ Fredrik

He must call Apple to buy Lion > http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

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