I'd prefer "raw" to graded for lower condition commons. Most of my collection was bought pre-grading, and is lower grade. I don't really see the point of grading stuff with paperloss or big creases unless it's special enough that authenticity is a concern. Of all the stuff I've had graded the only ones that I didn't think would get a decent grade were the T206 blank backs and CB Cobb. I pretty much knew what they'd grade but did it in case they need to be sold someday.
Of course, being a bit lazy if I get a card that's lower grade but already graded I leave it that way.
Steve B
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