[DixieBaseball]

I have crossed over about 15-20 cards over the years and I have never been the benefactor of a grade bump that I recall. In fact, of the 20+ cards or so I have cracked out of holder's and submitted raw, about 25% of them have gone up a grade. Perfect example is at the National I submit 3 graded pre-war cards to PSA and all 3 come back a half a grade lower. As a "small guy" I would highly recommend you submit raw if you look for a bump. For me, I put certain pre-war cards in SGC and PSA holder's for different reasons and I leave some raw for various reasons. I do believe the folks submitting in bulk get preferential treatment and there is absolutely no consistency in the industry. I prefer raw, but do put certain types in holders for protection/presentation reasons.