I only asked for help like this once, when I was still learning the game, I was not in any club where anyone was bigger than me to teach me, I needed money so I asked 30 of the VIP's down the list to help, only 1 responded, I am glad she did " We are not all that rich and won't share to just anyone, my money is packed up in tutors, nothing I can do" I know she was probably lying... but at least it helped me realize that to progress you need to help yourself, rather than others help you. After that... I have not asked foe help afterwards unless it is to be bought from a pupil who I disagreed with.