ITunes Match stops at step 2!!

i just started to use iTunes Match, it goes all trought the first step but when it comes to the second it restarts the all process. So first step ok, and the second starts every time with 635 songs out of 4000 already scanned but arount 1600-1800 it restarts from step one.... this is been going for about 24h... i tried restarting iTunes, disable iTunes Match and restarting my mac but nothing worked. Is it possible that is an Apple problem? not mine?
HHHHEEEEEELLLLLPPPPPP

Having the same issue. The best Apple can say is they think it's my connection, which is absurd, since iCloud is seamlessly updating my contacts and calendar, and the whole point of WiFi is NOT to plug in. I've read some people have had to delete their iTunes libraries and re-add; I think  I'm going to seek a refund. Disgusted.

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