Re installing osx lion when restoring computer

I just went through and restored my computer, firstly by deleting the data off the disk utility window by holding 'option' key on startup, then I went to reinstall osx lion. it said to enter an apple ID that had purchased osx lion previously, and as i didnt previously purchase it, i went to that apple store online and purchased it. I have gone back to my laptop and am entering my apple ID and it still continue to say I have to enter an apple ID that has purchased the osx, and i just did so what am i meant to do now?

I have been faced with the same issue, I am acutly still waiting for apple to eMail me with my code.
What must be done is log into a different MacBook, iMac or Mac Pro and hop into the "Mac Store" or "App Store" and enter in the code apple sent you. This mac must be OS X Snow Leapord (OS X 10.6.8) or higher as it must have the "Mac Store" or "App Store". I would also say you may want to consider upgrading to OS X Mavericks (If you can) to flash the "recovery" and set it to Mavericks version and you will naver face theses issues again!
Note: You will not get the code untill Apple eMail's you the "Seccond" time! You may not get a email for 1 -3 business day, like I said I am still waiting.
Hope I helped!
- Justice MacDonnell

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