HT5395 why can't i use my imessage on my macbook air

I'm trying to imessage someone from my macbook air to their iphone. but it said i am unavaliable?? why can't i send imessages anymore???

Hi,
The iMessages account in Messages does not list itself as Unavailable.
AIM, Jabber and Yahoo accounts via their Buddy lists (if shown separately) or the combined List can show as Off line.
The iMessages Account seems to presume the computer will be on all the time and be connected to a Network continually like an iPhone is.
It does not indicate when a Contact is Off Line or Unavailable until you try to send an iMessage when it might pop up an alert to say it was not delivered. (Most likely when a iPhone has lost a Cell/Mobile service coverage as well as WiFi).
Can you explain what you are seeing and where ?
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I absolutely apologize for the lateness of my reply, we are extremely backlogged from the holiday and Black Friday and we’re trying to catch up.
No pun intended, but it’s definitely disappointing to hear that you were unable to utilize the mover’s coupon on the MacBook Air you purchased. Based on what you are stating the store said, they may have been misinterpreting what qualified under the terms and conditions of the coupon. In this situation, I believe that the coupon should have been applied, but I would need to do some more research. If you could send me a private message with your full name as well as the Customer Service Pin from your purchase, I would be happy to look into this further.
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