[steve B]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

I understand “raw” means an ungraded card. However, graded or ungraded, we all view our cards through plastic. Even if a card is “raw,” the owner, especially if it is a high dollar card, probably keeps it in a one-touch, card saver, top loader, recessed screw down, binder, etc. and never physically touches the actual card.

Who is handling actual raw cards in their collection? I doubt anyone wants to run the risk of damaging a corner, getting oil from your fingers on it, etc. If I have to view a card through plastic - in some for or another - I’d rather view it through a TPGs plastic. To each their own.

I handle the actual cards occasionally on prewar cards.
Postwar, very little of what I have is even in penny sleeves.