I don't think makeing new members post 200 time etc before they can bid is needed if they are verified genuine when they register.
Admin need to be far more on the ball when there is an influx of applicants during a sale. I had a few people ring with phone bids that tried to register and never received any acknowledgement, I even pm'd Fifer myself with no reply!
If members don't pay then permenant ban from bidding, whats the point of 3 months?
JMO