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...