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What Does 'Raw' Mean?

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A card or collectible that hasn't been professionally graded and encapsulated — sold or held in its original ungraded condition.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

"Still raw, thinking about sending it in for grading."

LORE & ORIGIN

Standard grading-industry vocabulary distinguishing ungraded ('raw') cards from slabbed, professionally graded ones.

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Related To:SlabComp

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