Should You Hold or Sell Trading Cards? A Simplified Guide

To decide whether to hold or sell a player’s trading card, follow this comprehensive guide:

1. Do You Need the Money?
   • Yes: Sell.
   • No: Continue to the next question.
2. Do You Think the Player Can Be a Perennial MVP Contender or a #1 Option on a Championship Team?
   • Yes: Hold until one or both scenarios occur.
   • No: Proceed to the next step.
3. Is the Player in His Rookie Year or a Veteran?
   • Rookie Year:
     • Is the Player Having a Good Season?
       • Yes: Sell.
       • No: Continue to the next step.
     • Is He Showing Improvement?
       • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
       • No: Sell.
   • Veteran: Continue to the next step.
4. Is the Player Having a Good Season?
   • Yes: Sell.
   • No: Continue to the next step.
5. Is the Player Playing Like a Star?
   • Yes: Continue to the next step.
   • No: Continue to the next step.
6. Do You Think He Can Still Have an Impactful Career?
   • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
   • No: Sell.
7. Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
   • Yes: Hold until he is no longer playing like a star, then sell.
   • No: Sell.
8. Is the Player Having a Good Season?
   • Yes: Sell.
   • No: Continue to the next step.
9. Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
   • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
   • No: Sell.
10. Is the Player Playing Like a Star?
    • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
    • No: Continue to the next step.
11. Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
    • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
    • No: Sell.
12. Is the Player Playing in a Star or Specialty Position?
    • Star Position:
      • Is He Having a Good Season?
        • Yes: Sell.
        • No: Continue to the next step.
      • Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
        • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
        • No: Sell.
    • Specialty Position:
      • Is He Having a Good Season?
        • Yes: Sell.
        • No: Continue to the next step.
      • Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
        • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
        • No: Sell.
13. Assessing Improvement and Potential
    • Is the Player Showing Improvement?
      • Yes: Hold until performance improves.
      • No: Sell.
14. Is the Player Having a Good Season?
    • Yes: Sell.
    • No: Continue to the next step.
15. Do You Think the Player Can Be a Perennial MVP Contender or a #1 Option on a Championship Team?
    • Yes: Hold until one or both scenarios occur.
    • No: Sell.
16. Is the Player Under 30 Years Old?
    • Yes: Hold until he is no longer playing like a star, then sell.
    • No: Sell.
17. Is the Player Showing Improvement?
    • Yes: Hold until performance improves.
    • No: Sell.
18. Is the Player Playing Like a Star?
    • Yes: Hold until he has a good season.
    • No: Sell.
19. Final Decision
    • If you are still unsure after following these steps, reassess periodically based on the player’s updated performance and potential.

By thoroughly following this guide, you can make an informed decision about whether to hold or sell your player based on their current and potential future performance.