I've read this "buy the card not the holder" mantra several times on this board, and it makes complete sense. I'm wondering though, do you guys end up buying nice-looking non-graded cards and then have them graded yourselves or will you mostly buy graded cards to lessen the chances of getting something that isn't authentic?
I just recently got back into collecting (focusing on HOF RC's) and I'm almost ashamed to admit that none of the purchases I've made (besides a Steve Carlton PSA 4) have been graded. I keep them all in 4-screw holders though
