Posted By:
Lee BehrensAl,
If you buy raw cards from reputable sellers it takes most of the guess work out of the grade applied. I will buy both ways and use SGC myself, grading companies help but aren't the the ultimate solution. Knowing who you are buying from is a a key to comfort in buying.
I personally never apply a grade to a card, try to describe it the best I can and I know there are others out there that do the same. I find this eliminates alot of hassle and questions.
Lee