Like others said, raw is great to learn from.
My first 40-50 t206’s commons I bought were raw so I could understand the intricacies of the cards…pull out a loupe and study them.
Now that I have a little better of an understanding (still learning), I feel much more comfortable with the set and would feel better buying raw or graded
I do like graded, because the uniformity of my SGC slabs in all the cards/sets I have pleases me, plus the protection.
Don’t care as much for investment, but it certainly is something to consider for more expensive cards.
Collect how you like, and be confident in your choice.
One of my favorite things to do is buy raw and then grade the card knowing I got a better deal buying the raw than buying a slabbed version in the same grade.
People often forget, it’s a hobby. Enjoy your hobby!
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M@tt G@lvin (formerly LarsHoneyToast)
T206 HOF'ers: 10/76
1956 Topps HOF’ers: 8/36
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