Its really bummed me out as I live in the US as well. I tried to do the 100 Euro and then the 40 Euro preorder and was denied. I sent Jolla an email and asked if I could get on the 40 Euro preorder as I wanted to support them anyway. Even if they don't sell the phone here at least I would have a t-shirt and know that I supported them financially. I haven't had a reponse yet to that email...

All I can do is the 0 preorder but I'm not holding my breath that we'll ever see this phone here in the States.

If that's the case I'm hoping we'll be able to port the ACL plus new native Sailfish apps to the N9 and that things like Tizmee and Hydra widgets continue to be supported.