Computer and Ipod Crash - Everything wiped out on same day... no backup..

Technology destroys around me.
My comp and Ipod decide to stop working completely.
I get a new hardrive for my comp - it works.
I get a new Ipod Classic (due to warranty).
I try to get my music that i bought off of itunes store back...
but it costs money to do so bc i didn't make backup data?
Yet Itunes has a history of what I bought - i've seen it myself.
I want my music/games/applications back!
No WAY am i paying for it again!
Sincerely,
Ryoomi

If you didn't make a back-up of your music/video/games purchases to restore from (as you are advised to do when you make the purchase) then I'm sorry to say that the policy on lost purchases is that you have to pay to download them again:
"Once a Product is purchased and you receive the Product, it is your responsibility not to lose, destroy, or damage the Product, and Apple shall be without liability to you in the event of any loss, destruction, or damage." iTunes Store: Purchased content can be downloaded only once
You could try contacting iTunes Store Customer Service and you might be able to persuade them to sanction a second free download. There have been occasional reports in the iTunes forum of this happening, however just be aware that they are not under any obligation to do so. If you click on this link you'll be able to email your query: Customer Service - iTunes Store Support
Purchased applications can be downloaded over again, see this article for details: How to redownload purchased applications from the App Store
You might also want to check out these pages for future reference:
How to back up your media in iTunes
Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive

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