I disagree with tip#1 in some ways even with the demise of negotiations there is a strategy to buying players early season. Simply dont just throw tokens at players you may like or think may be good for your team. Take a good hard look at your team first , identify any crucial deficiencies and target only players to suit that role first. Prioritize your buying by ranking the player types that you need to fill your team. Always ask yourself first , can I get 1 more season from that player before trying to find a replacement. Budget your tokens so you dont spend too much on 1 player , again prioritize and work out how much you are willing to spend on each player type and DONT EVER PAY MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT. If the player you are after exceeds your limit , bail out and wait for the next one. There is another strategy I use but wont share however I bought 3 x 18 y/o and a 19 y/o for a total of 25 tokens in around 3 hours over 2 days , it can be done.