So, still no joy here. It is becoming painfully clear to me that MY perceived value, as an Apple Stockholder, long-time customer, owner of multiple devices of all shapes and sizes, paid developer account, and overall unabashed enthusiast/fan boy, has NOTHING whatsoever to do with getting me onto whatever list is being used to generate the "invites", or activate my + sign. Enthusiasm is rapidly being replaced by discontent and apathy over a card that I do not actually need, but was excited to try.
Seriously? Come on man. It’s random Lol. Apple isn’t giving special privilege to anyone. That’s how it is with anything.