What's the difference between graded and raw 1978 1978 Topps #709?

Graded copies of the 1978 1978 Topps #709 are sealed in PSA, SGC, or BGS holders with an assigned condition grade on a 1–10 scale; raw copies are ungraded and the buyer assesses condition directly. Graded copies typically command a premium because the holder authenticates and grades the card in one step — but for raw cards, the upside is condition-judgment that beats the grader's eye. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/grading

Is my 1978 1978 Topps #709 a reprint?

Reprints exist for nearly every popular pre-1980 baseball card (including the 1978 1978 Topps 1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder)). Originals show period-appropriate cardstock thickness, an offset-printing dot pattern visible under a 10× loupe, and back-design fidelity matching the era's printing process. If the card has modern gloss, sharp uncreased corners on a card that should show 76+ years of age, or paper that feels too white and crisp, treat it as a reprint until verified by a professional grading service. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/authentication

1978 Topps · #709

1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder)

Q: How much is a 1978 1978 Topps 1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder) #709 worth?

As of 2054, Rawcomps has tracked 0 raw-condition sales for the 1978 1978 Topps #709 1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder). Condition, original ownership provenance, and presence of an original wrapper or pack provenance all materially shift the market when sales do appear. Source: https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices

1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder) front — Image: TCDB · click to flip

1978 Rookie Pitchers (Steve Burke / Matt Keough / Lance Rautzhan / Dan Schatzeder) back — Image: TCDB · click to flip

Set: 1978 Topps
Year: 1978
Card #: 709
Set code: 1978_TOPPS

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