yes, 3 days as a member and 3 posts
you'll be good to go tomorrow, look for the private message box at the top right of every page, or click anyones name and a dropbox will give you the option to PM them
it's 300 posts or...30 posts and be a subscribing
member..... not donating.
(qouted post above edited to read correctly)
thats to post in the marketplace or advertising sections, and a host of other options.
donating nets you no benefits except gold bars under your sig.
you can still contact someone for parts thru PM's,
then it is up to the seller to decide if he wants to deal with someone without the proper credentials