I would like to put together a private customer base and eliminate the need for third party escrow and deal with buyers directly.
I'd not like to discourage you but nobody 'd like to deal (bhy going first) with a member ranked user & if you try to go first with newbies (or scammers) you're likely to get into huge loss.
we need to know if BTC buyers can deal with the initial check and verification process or if they find this too invasive.
AFAIK, 90% of the bitcoiners (buyers) 'll find this too invasive I'd guess.
P.S.-> BTW, what/which type of verification process you're thinking of?