Would you buy a high end (10k) raw card?

[obcmac]

Yes. I trust my own evaluation than a TPG. That said, I don't buy high grade stuff either, so if I were buying a grade rather than a card, my opinion on the matter might change.

[mrreality68]

I would not buy a Raw card at that high $ value.

For several reasons.
1. I am not experienced enough to tell with my own eyes/judgement
2. I do not sell cards often but when I sell or trade cards most people are more comfortable dealing with something being authenticated and graded. as a result the market for it is tougher with a smaller crowd of people dealing in raw cards.
3. The casing also helps protect which is an added value
4. For me to get and get it slabbed with a company will cost me more money and time and for the unknown of what you are getting

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by obcmac

Yes. I trust my own evaluation than a TPG. That said, I don't buy high grade stuff either, so if I were buying a grade rather than a card, my opinion on the matter might change.

This.

And yes, I've purchased many high value "raw" cards...all of which are so rare that condition didn't matter. I've certainly made a few mistakes over the years, but in the long haul, I've come out ahead from trusting my instincts and learning how to spot fakes, etc. after years of doing this great hobby.

[darwinbulldog]

I never have and likely never will pay $10,000 for a single card, but if I were going to, I wouldn't limit it to graded cards.