Apparently there is, but only for managed accounts. Managed accounts can even do wildcard terms in the ads, which is how the eBay PPC affiliate guys do it. I was chatting with one of their fine Bangalore account reps, and the only way I could divine to become a managed account is to just get big enough and attract enough attention.
You are correct...I had to call and get it activated. Should give me something to play around with this weekend
Any hints you can share on how you got to a point where you were able to make that call? (aside from all the basics - anything specific toward becoming managed?)