Itunes Music Store

[buadhai]

I was under the impression that residents of countries other than the US could only purchase from the iTunes Music Store if they resided in a country that has a iTunes Music Store. So, ever since I moved here to Thailand I didn't bother even looking at IMS.

However, today I read about Diana Krall's new Christmas Album and decided to have a look. I was able to download the free cut ("Jingle Bells"). I liked it, so looked at the album and clicked "Purchase". The album is downloading now.

The credit card I used to purchase has a US address, but I thought Apple was using IP address rather than credit card address for purchase eligibility.

[expatinasia]

ITMS uses the country of credit card issue, and ITMS availability to allow the purchase of music. For example a US card can puerchase music anywhere, because ITMS is available in the US. On the other hand, you couldn't use a Russian credit card, dor example, because ITMS is not available in Russia.

[buadhai]

Interesting. When I lived in Saipan I was initially able to buy music from the ITMS using a US credit card. Then they changed to the IP based system and locked us out. (Even though Saipan was a US territory....)

I guess they've gone back to addresses....

[bkk_mike]

They're definitely using credit card location now.

i.e. I can download from the UK ITunes store, but can't even get the free tracks from the US store...