Difference between Raw Grade & Slabbed

[CANADABLUE]

Hello All:

I am looking at a Raw Graded Rookie graded 7.5. The seller wants the same price as if it was slabbed.

I feel it should be less. Am i wrong about this?

If so what would the approx. difference be in price.

Card Value $700.00

Thank you in advance for your response.

Chris

[fatfrank]

I don't buy a lot of graded, but I would think lower. The encasing offers a level of protection so that the card will not change condition. The Raw card case is flimsy and offers less protection than a normal top loader. Also, I am sure someone has figured out a way to tamper with Raw Grade cards. Just my thoughts. I would think midway between ungraded at condition and slabbed.

[doniceage]

It definitely should be less. I assume your talking raw review. That just gives a idea what the card will grade but in no way shape or form guarantees that grade. If the seller wants to you pay the price of a slabbed card tell them this.

1) Are you going to guarantee that it will get a 7.5 when I have it slabbed. If they say they will then I might take them up on their deal minus the cost of slabbing. All, they have done is given a ballpark of what it is going to slab at and a 7.5 unless for a older card is not all that great.
2) If they say not to the question above ask them why you should pay for a price based on a slabbed card if they are not going to back it up with a guarantee?

DON

[CANADABLUE]

Perfect. Thank you Don. I appreciate all your help. That is what i will do.

Thank you fatfrank for your response and input. Points well taken.

[canucksfan007]

I believe BGS guarantees their RCR stuff when you want it slabbed., as long as it doesnt look tampered with

RCR is for quick grading at shows.

Its the inconvenience of getting it slabbed

[baystate123]

Ditto on doniceage. Even tell the seller that he do all the filling out, packing up, driving to the post office and waiting for it to return(with probably but not guaranteed same grade) and then you'll buy it at the same price plus the slabbing cost and also throw in some gas money.

[doniceage]

I believe BGS guarantees their RCR stuff when you want it slabbed., as long as it doesnt look tampered with

RCR is for quick grading at shows.

Its the inconvenience of getting it slabbed

I am thinking that is not the case hence my reply. If it is then my thoughts would. Hopefully, someone who knows for sure will; comment.

Don

[doniceage]

Perfect. Thank you Don. I appreciate all your help. That is what i will do.

Thank you fatfrank for your response and input. Points well taken.

Anytime!

Don

[CANADABLUE]

Okay. sounds good. I have had some raw graded at the Summit Show a few years ago. They told me if i kept them they would probably honor the grades at a later date for slabbing. I was not sure if they would do the same if it changed hands a few times. I am sure they would know if it was tampered with.

[CANADABLUE]

Yes not sure if i have to go that far. City i am in is 250,000. pretty easy to get around. lol.

But i do agree that he should consider the cost of grading and shipping in his price as it a definite expense.