[vintagebaseballcardguy]

raw cards??? In my vintage baseball card collection most of my stars are slabbed, and most of my commons are raw. However, when shopping for cards, '57 Topps for example, I find myself looking at and liking raw cards, even the stars. I know that if I had to sell, graded would be better, and sometimes I see the same card--one graded, one slabbed--for about the same money. I feel nuts for wanting to buy the raw card.

Example: 1957 Topps Berra #2. I see a PSA 7 (not centered all that well L/R) for $136. At the same time, I see a raw Berra that looks pretty sharp and centered much better for $148. It is called EXMT by the seller.

I know we are all mortal and someday my wife and daughters might want to sell and a largely graded collection would make that easier. But the fact remains, I like them in their natural state.

I know threads like this have been done...a lot, but I can never quite make a decision. I just can't quite shake the feeling I am making a bad decision buying raw when, for a little more, I could have a card slabbed. But it isn't about the money for me...I am a collector not a dealer. I have no reason to think I would have to sell, but you never know.

Thoughts???