Regarding alts and assuming they can get into Del, could we keep them out of Del until they are needed? I would hate to drop that kind of cash to get an alternate into Del and end up not fighting.
Obviously Wun has the last word, but I really feel you should have your alternate in before the start of the reset in which he's fighting. So, for example, if your guy retires tonight, put the alt in before the reset. If he gets in late, and your opponent can only get on for the morning tomorrow before your guy enters, it would be your fault that the fight never took place and you'd have to take the DQ.
So, my advice, get alts in before the reset. If he's missing at the start of the reset, you run the risk of a DQ.