Trading Card Glossary › Grading & Authentication
Raw Card
Also known as: ungraded, unslabbed
A raw card is any trading card that has not been submitted to and graded by a third-party grading company like PSA, BGS, or SGC. Raw cards are sold "as-is," with condition assessed by the seller (or buyer). While raw cards can still be extremely valuable, graded cards typically sell for a premium because the grade provides an independent, standardized verification of condition. Many collectors choose to buy raw cards and submit them for grading themselves.
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