Collector vs Trader vs Investor: Choosing Your Mode

ReverseHolo offers three specialized modes designed for different collecting styles. Whether you're completing sets, actively trading, or building a valuable portfolio, there's a mode tailored to your needs.

📚 Collector Mode

Best for: Set completion enthusiasts and casual collectors

Collector Mode is perfect if you love the satisfaction of completing full sets and organizing your cards beautifully.

Key Features

• Set Completion Tracking: See exactly which cards you need from each set
• Progress Bars: Visual indicators showing how close you are to completing each set
• Binder View: Display your cards in beautiful 9-pocket binder pages
• Variant Management: Track holos, reverses, and first editions separately
• Completion Stats: Celebrate milestones as you finish sets

Who Should Use Collector Mode?

• You love checking off cards as you complete sets
• You organize your physical cards in binders by set
• You're working toward complete master sets (all variants)
• You enjoy the satisfaction of 100% completion
• You primarily buy booster packs or boxes for fun

Example Workflow

1. Open the latest set (e.g., "Paldean Fates")
2. Mark cards as owned while opening packs
3. Check your progress: "142 / 245 cards (58%)"
4. View missing cards to plan future purchases
5. Celebrate when you hit 100%!

🔄 Trader Mode

Best for: Active traders managing duplicates and trade lists

Trader Mode helps you quickly identify what you have for trade and what you need from others.

Key Features

• Duplicate View: Filter to show only cards you own 2+ of
• Quantity Management: Track exact counts with +/- buttons
• Trade List Export: Generate lists of your extras in various formats
• Needs List: See which cards you're actively seeking
• Quick Add/Remove: Efficient interface for bulk updates

Who Should Use Trader Mode?

• You frequently trade cards at your local game store or online
• You open lots of product and accumulate duplicates
• You maintain organized trade binders
• You need to quickly update quantities after trades
• You're focused on completing sets through trading

Example Workflow

1. Open a booster box and add all pulls
2. Switch to duplicate view to see your extras
3. Export trade list to share on Reddit/Discord
4. Complete trades and update quantities
5. Check needs list to plan your next trade

Pro Trading Tips

• Enable pricing display to know fair trade values
• Track reverse holos separately - they're often worth more
• Use quantity tracking to identify your most common extras
• Export your trade list regularly to share with your trading community

📈 Investor Mode

Best for: Serious collectors tracking card values and ROI

Investor Mode is designed for collectors who view their cards as financial assets and want to track portfolio performance.

Key Features

• Portfolio Value: See total collection value updated with live pricing
• Price Tracking: Monitor market price changes over time
• Set Investment Stats: See which sets are appreciating or depreciating
• ROI Calculations: Track purchase price vs current value (coming soon)
• Graded Card Tracking: Manage PSA/BGS submissions and grades (coming soon)
• Historical Charts: View price trends for your cards (coming soon)

Who Should Use Investor Mode?

• You track the financial value of your collection
• You make purchase decisions based on potential appreciation
• You're interested in graded cards and sealed product
• You want to know your collection's total worth
• You follow market trends and card pricing

Example Workflow

1. Add cards to your collection with purchase prices
2. Enable pricing display to see current market values
3. Review portfolio stats to see total value
4. Identify which cards have appreciated the most
5. Make informed decisions about selling or holding

Investment Strategies Supported

Set Speculation: Track newly released sets to spot early winners Vintage Collecting: Monitor appreciation of classic WOTC cards Modern Rare Hunting: Follow trending chase cards and alt arts Sealed Product: Track value of unopened booster boxes (coming soon)

Switching Between Modes

You can switch modes anytime from your settings page. Your collection data stays the same - only the interface and features change to match your focus.

Each mode shows the same cards but presents different tools and views:

• Collector Mode → Focus on completion percentages
• Trader Mode → Focus on quantities and duplicates
• Investor Mode → Focus on values and trends

Which Mode Is Right for You?

Ask yourself:

Do you care most about completion? → Collector Mode Do you trade cards regularly? → Trader Mode Do you track card values? → Investor Mode

Can't decide? Start with Collector Mode - it's the most beginner-friendly and you can always switch later!

Coming Soon: Mode Customization

We're working on letting you enable features from multiple modes at once. Imagine:

• Collector view with investor price overlays
• Trader duplicate view with collector completion stats
• Fully customizable dashboards

Stay tuned for updates!

Get Started

Ready to choose your mode? Create your free account and start tracking your Pokemon TCG collection today.

Not sure which mode to pick? Try Collector Mode first - you can always change it later in settings!