Could Not Purchase in I-Tunes. Unknown Error 1008

Since the day i downloaded Itunes 9, i can't purchase music. I keep getting:
Could not purchase "Best Remixes". An unknown error occurred (1008). There was an error in the I-Tunes store, please try again later.
Anyone have a clue? I have tried contacting Apple 3 times, and they can't do squat. It's really frustrating....

So you already followed these steps?
This alert is often the result of an issue with verifying your billing.
Quit iTunes.
Open iTunes.
Test the issue.
If it persists, sign in to store.apple.com using your iTunes account
Click on Change account information
Modify or remove your credit card information.
Click Continue.
Test the issue.
If you have I'd try calling AppleCare back and telling the it is error 5002 and already tried troubleshooting steps as listed in TS3297 and that you have already tried to email iTunes support and have yet to recieve a response.

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