I need to download a previously purchased movie from iTunes.

I bought several movies on my iPod and would like to watch them on my iPad 2 now. iTunes insists I buy them again, and I'm mad enough to switch away from apple forever because their tech support is nonexistent. I own about 10k$ worth of products with my family and business. Dell would help like crazy. I feel like a fool for buying all these expensive apple products. I could get better support from walmart!

Peatree2 wrote:
Easy, buy them again! You just won't be charged. It looks like you're being charged, but you're really not. This also goes with apps, music, etc.
This is NOT TRUE.
You will be charged.
You get only one download of movies. It is your responsibility to back them up.
Rebuying is never the answer.

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