HT202159 Should it take 3 days for Mountain Lion to download? How do I reconnect with support to find out what to do?

Sould it take 3 days for Mountain Lion to download? I sent an email to find out how to solve the problem, the return email directed me back to where i started. Now I have been trying to get back in touch with the support person, it just sent me back to the start. Please help.

~4.5 gigs, so if your connection is crap, then sure....

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