Hello, TsarRobert! People are going to tell you to use private channels to deal with that sort of stuff. Also, when you speak of SNX without mentioning some kind of plan to roll them at once, it's plain bad etiquette.
It was worth a shot! I didn't know the tech shortage was that bad. It seems that in my position, throwing cash randomly remains the safe bet. Return on investment isn't great, but it's still better than buying my own tech.
Convincing my family and friends to join CN for the sole purpose of becoming my personal tech farm seem a bit too extreme. I'll pass on that.
Thanks for the answers Chimaera and Duderonomy.
I'm finding it incredibly difficult to find reliable tech sellers. Anyone know of any alliance that has programs for foreign tech buyers? I usually buy at 6/100, even 9/100 if the seller owns the FAC wonder.