to sell or not to sell

just trying to open the discussion on selling before ex div date , i am wanting to see other opinions

if a investor bought in a say 80 cents for 50,000 shares about 12 moths ago

what are the fellow share holders opinions regarding sell before ex dates or holding until dividend

i am interested to see peoplesopinions are , i was hoping for a higher price , but like the old saying goes"beggers can't be choosers "

Regards aussieman