Oh don’t I feel like a newbie. I just found the answer to my question. I’ll paste it here incase anyone happens upon this ‘problem’ also.
Why doesn’t my subscription ID work for my account?
Category: Premium Memberships
Updated: 9/12/2003
Answer
If you paid by check through PayPal, the Subscriber ID number will only be valid once the payment has cleared your account. Depending on your method of payment this can take up to 5 business days.
Please try your Subscriber ID again once the funds have cleared your account.