It is probably worthwhile checking the number of potential buyers you are blocking every now and again if you do go ahead with the new requirements. You can see who is blocked in the Buyer Requirements Activity Log, it lists who was blocked and why.

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Also remember as Christmas approaches you can expect more new buyers looking for presents.  Its a fine balacing act between lost sales and non-payer inconvenience.