Please understand there is no intention of limiting store items to a certain group of people. The MarketPlace was established for the community and helps keep it going from day to day. And because it serves the community will be open to all members whose products meet the submission guidelines. As for the forums, these forums are there to communicate information specific to merchants and mods and to work through issues. When any changes are made, those are announced to the community. The intent was to provide an area we could get work done efficiently. Again, the marketplace is for the community and will not limit participation as long as the products meet the submission guidelines. yvette