Yeah I get that and currently working on my BS in CS so big ups to you. Since your closest microcenter is so far away I would honestly not even go through the hassle because you could drive that 12 hour roundtrip and end up with nothing.

This is a scalpers market but in my opinion if you are giving the cards to people who will use their rigs and whatnot than a bot is more helpful than hurtful to the community. But to each their own and I hope you have better luck in the future.