[kamikidEFFL]

First off this is a pretty great thread. Secondly, I have to say that it's def possible to build a set not using TPG. I feel it would possibly hurt the value a little bit. I myself prefer to have the cards graded but some folks don't. It's interesting to see but most older vintage does seen to be graded simply the fact that the card holds a better value when graded and it shows authenticity. We all know there are many fakes out there even graded ones but still some people feel safer building a set that's graded. I think come near the future it will be harder n harder to find raw cards. It could take much longer to find higher graded ones that have yet to be sent to a TPG.