sorry, didn't see. better off PMing or mentioning (pinging with @) one of us.
or better yet, the user trying to get PM access early can use the contact form to ask.
this is also worth a read for new users: TeaSwap: Rules & Suggestions
in particular:
pedant wrote: ↑Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:38 pmWhile newly registered users may buy items, note that they probably won't have access to the private messaging system. In this situation, express interest by publicly posting in the item's topic and contact the staff for help.