How can I get my App Store to open so I can download Lion?

I want to download Lion from the Mac App Store.  The App Store does not open.  It has never opened but I never used it so didn't care.  Now I want to download Lion but I can't get the Lion App because the Store won't open.  It just hangs and then you get the error notice to try again.
What do I do about this?  My Applecare ran out on my iMac in February so I have no coverage.  What do I have to do to get it open so I an get Lion?  I know a lot of people had this problem, but I don't know how...or if...they solved it.

DL and install the 10.6.8 v 1.1 COMBO update, repair permissions, restart, and try the store again. If still no go, try http://www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/

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