Quote Originally Posted by Tactician View Post
But their market values drop to about 20% when the new season starts. And what if there are a lot of suitable players for you in the transfer market at the start of the season, but you can't bid for most of them because you don't have enough money. You will have to wait until the listing time for the ones your put on the transfer list to end, but then, by that time, the suitable players you have identified will be probably gone too.

This depends on your level also. At higher levels, virtual money does not seem to be a problem, but at lower levels, it is more likely to be among the main limiting factors. Also, at lower levels, negotiations are disabled.
One thing you have to understand from this game - there will always be suitable players. It is all about patience. I have always seen players that I think are suitable for my team but am unable to buy due to cash or token issues. But life goes on and the next suitable player will come the next day.

I would take the 20% loss because
1. 80% is better than 0 & bidding wars can increase the price.
2. You don't risk yourself of not having a proper squad
3. You WILL spend a lot of tokens on opening day, unless you have a quiet server.

I have played this way since Level 1 and have avoided the first 1-2 day madness.

You way want to consider buying those 5 star x4, x9 players at the end of the season if you are an end of season seller.