Have a .mac account that I can't verify to update purchases in iTunes

Ironically enough I used the same email address and password to log in to this forum...
I keep getting a message that says that I need to verify my account, but that the verification email can't be sent because the account doesn't exist. I don't get it, and am not a happy camper. No, I don't use the account for email but up until this evening Apple has gladly used it for taking as much of my money as I see fit to throw at it using this account. I don't understand why I'm being treated this way. And I have no faith that Apple gives a ****.
Bruce

"That guy", yup I definitely was feeling like that guy amidst my frustration last night. I did, however, find a solution.
Under the "More Like This" section on the right side of my screen I noticed a topic entitled "e-mail and the Mac store". Clicked on it, managed my accounts as it suggested and everything is working again.
If I understand what is happening, there are certain iPad/Pod apps that require you to verify your email address. Verifying means that an email address is valid, I guess. So I managed my email accounts on the Apple page, deleted extraneous address that I'd used over the years, and verified the one that I want Apple to send me email to. I can use my .mac account as always. It was quick and easy.
Wish Apple had pointed me to the proper information along with the notification that my account needed to be verified. Don't just leave the end user with a problem, provide a possible solution, too. That would have been nice, especially when you have no idea what is going wrong, and what is being asked of you.

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I have problem with account that i can't make update or buy from app store
There is massage appear in my payment page that i must contact with i tunes support to complete this transaction
Please help me to fixe this problem as soon possible
Hany hassan
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Hi crcascio17,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1410
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Set up your Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053
Take it easy,
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Is there something simple in the set up of these that i am missing?
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I have been asked to set up an Icloud account by Apple.
How will having another icloud email benefit me. I have my work email which is all i require, but had to set up a @me account to get email on my Macbook.
I have a Mac computer that i upgraded to Mountain lion, a macbook pro and an iPhone 4s which has the latest software. all i want is simplicity and to have one email account which which will not duplicate everything 4 or 5 times.
My notes are duplicated, i have to delete my emails individually on all devices so whenever i put my phone on, all the emails i have deleted at work re-appear on my phone and again the same thing happens on my Macbook pro. I seem to spend all my time deleting emails 3 times.
Is there something simple in the set up of these that i am missing?
Any help would be appreciated

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