For all you tech start cashers, how much land do you usually tech on, and how much tech do you usually research before converting?

I tech after the first batch. I watch the market to see how cheap tech is running early, don't have a "hard and fast" rule but something like 300k total points.

I've been experimenting with that myself and am finding that I like to tech on 6k or so (second batch) for efficiency but struggle with producing adequate defense for carrying so much land so early in the set. @ 6-7k I tech pleasingly fast but have to accept losses from grabs whereas @ ~4.5k-5.5k it's pretty well defensible but a little slower going. When you find the balance, let me in on the secret =)

Also, if either of you folks need one, I have all my research slots open. PM me.

I have already converted to casher and am saving for the next batch before I start grabbing.