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			I really like having a selection of both, at the shows raw cards do much better as the price is less and you can really look at the cards. Online it's really mixed and do better with graded depending on the card. There seems to be a switch with a lot of dealers having raw cards which is a good option for everyone! Good luck finding stuff everyone this summer! Jimmy 
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			I have both raw and graded, but I prefer graded (SGC). The card in the slab with the black insert just looks cooler to me.
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			I prefer graded cards for a few reasons. I like the protection it provides. I enjoy trading cards and typically it is easier to trade and determine value when the card is graded. The last reason is that when I pass away, I think having graded cards makes it easier on my loved ones. Chad 
				__________________ Wantlist T205 Walter Johnson Hindu T206 Old Mill Portrait Walter Johnson T207 Walter Johnson Napoleon T215 Type 1 Red Cross Walter Johnson 1923-24 Billiken Pop Lloyd 1924-25 Aguilitas #846 and #870 Pop Lloyd 1923-24 Billiken or Tomas Gutierrez Oliver "Ghost" Marcell 1923-24 Billiken or Tomas Gutierrez Dobie Moore | 
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			Graded.  Eye appeal still matters and I don't mind low grade, but with graded it is easier to handle for insurance purposes vs raw it gets a lot more complicated on establishing a value if something happens.  Prices of raw are still compared on a grading scale anyway.
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			I think as much as us old farts (me included) resist it, graded cards are the future of the vintage card hobby!
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			I agree with this point
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			Any other thoughts on this? Thanks
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			now that the dust has settled and graded cards seem to be flooding the market. What are your thoughts now?
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			To the top!
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			Any new thoughts?
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