I need help updating iphoto after Mavericks

So I downloaded Mavericks, and lost iphoto ... nothing in this world comes easy, right? I've called and emailed support at Apple, and got nothing but a stock response "Sign into your account, go to the app store, and update your apps!" Yeah, NO KIDDING. That was the first thing I did...and when I do, I get the following error message:
"This update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a different user or the item was refunded or cancelled."
I've tried this while signed in with the only two apple IDs I know of, and got the same message. As per my iTunes Store/Mac App Store Advisor Julie Ann's request, I replied to her email telling her it didn't work, and now I am awaiting further instruction...it's been 5 days.
The only info I've been able to get out of customer service at Apple is that I will likely have to buy the updated iphoto ... At this point, I am over the injustice that I have to pay for this app again, I just want access to my files. I will buy the stupid thing if they really make me. In fact, I've already tried, but I can't figure out how! When I go to the app store, the only option presented is to "update." I've thought about uninstalling iphoto and buying it again, but I don't want to risk losing the existing files on my comp. I know my pictures are still there because the files is rather large.
Anyway, can anyone offer a real solution to this problem? I guess I can trek to the nearest Apple store, but that requires me to take a ride into the city and wait in line ... ain't nobody got time for that! PLEASE HELP I NEED MY FILES.

I don't remember exactly what it had on it (snow leopard?) when I got it 5 years ago. Last year I had the hardrive serviced and installed the lastest (at the time) OSX...I believe it was Mountain Lion. After that I guess I must have accepted the iLife apps, since I've been using them with no problem. The only app I have trouble with after the Mavericks upgrade is iphoto.
Why would I do this without backup? I don't know, I like to live on the edge? That's not really the point now, is it? Truth is, everything I need is backed up, except this one file that I happen to need, that I put in iphoto the day before the upgrade. The only reason I was interested in this stupid upgrade is because I was trying to buy Numbers, and it wouldn't let me without the latest OS. Honestly, I find it to be completely useless and wish I never did it.
Point is, why am I having this issue with iphoto exclusively? Can you offer any advice?

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