I snorted a fair bit earlier in the year, it's true it burns like hell but I quite enjoy it, especially with a few drinks, on its own it's pretty good for getting shit done. To be honest given the low price I find it a pretty decent stimulant, nowhere as fiendish as pv, nor compulsive, much more manageable. Last spring I did quite a bit at work, don't think anyone noticed, doesn't get me too sketchy unless I take the piss with the doses.
If the alternative is getting commercial coke(anything under 50 euros) or having to pay for the expensive stuff, I'd choose the ethylphenidate every day. If you have a few pints beforehand and you snort it, it gets quite a social buzz, obviously you won't be swimming in euphoria and well being like with proper coke, but whatever, it's cheap and it hits you just fine.