Hi Mark Derickson, thank you for the update. Feel free to close the issue, but I imagine the Amazon workaround will be helpful for many users.
UPDATE
Depending on the country you're in, you may be able to purchase a code on Amazon and then redeem it on the Minecraft site. This worked for me in the U.S.
Corey Bertelsen
Hi Mark Derickson, thank you for the update. Feel free to close the issue, but I imagine the Amazon workaround will be helpful for many users.