Unethical practice regarding expired subscriptions...

I need some help and don't know who to turn to. I tried chatting with someone via the customer service chat option and that was unsuccessful.
Here is what happened...
I recieved this e-mail from Skype...
Action required - Your subscription is expiring in days as your credit/debit card has expired
Your Unlimited US & Canada subscription will expire in days on May 13, 2013 because the credit/debit card linked to your Skype account has expired. As a consequence the payment for your subscription cannot be completed.
You can reactivate your subscription, including any Skype Numbers you have, up to 90 days after it expired by choosing a different payment method.
Sign into your account to update your payment method to ensure your subscription continues.
Remember that you can change the payment method for your subscription when your credit or debit card is expiring.
Talk soon,
The people at Skype
So, I was confused on the date and missed updating my information by two days, but I thought there would be no problem as the e-mail clearly states that an expired subscription can be reactivated up to 90 days after. Well, turns out it can't be reactivated...or at least that is what I am being told.
I am so frustrated because I have had this subscription and rate for over 3 years. It seems completely unethical to send out an e-mail stating that it can be reactivated and then not hold to that promise.
Has anyone else had this issue? Did you get the same e-mail? Have you been able to reactivate an expired subscription? Up until now, I have been so pleased with the Skype service. I had a subscription and online number and was a paying customer for over 3 years. I am so frustrated now that I don't want to have anything to do with Skype.
If anyone can share similar experiences and how it was resolved, I would really appreciate some help.

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