Originally Posted by
Smitten
Truly private scripts/bots/etc do exist. The problem is not limited to cost. First, you have to know someone who will make one, and that in itself poses a problem. People don't share their contacts easily, and if they did, convincing that person to do something for you is only the first barrier.
Real private tools go well into the thousands of dollars, depending on the scope of it - and even they do not guarantee no bans. It's a fair question, and one that gets asked a lot, but the answer generally ends up being "if you have to ask, you likely can't afford or find the contacts."