even more hmmm.
I didn't get an email with a link, just the generic pre-announcement one... I just followed the link in the post above. But I'm logged into the store site, and have updated at top tier to every version since Sonar 5, including renewing my Platinum subscription a few months ago... so... if it's the direct link from the email that makes the difference, I'd be happy to get one!
the only difference I can think of is that I bought my Platinum renewal from a third party (JRR shop)... could this be the defining factor?