If you purchase raw you run the real risk of it being a fake. There are ways to tell but if a seller was trying to sell you a fake, do you think they would give themselves away ?
The bottom line for this particular card is buy graded (and by this I mean from a reputable grading company) or don't buy at all EDIT - Unless you can buy in person and inspect it for the things listed in the link on the next post. Personally, I don't think it's worth the risk. PSA have a guarantee on their graded cards - if it for some unlikely reason they have slabbed a fake, they will, upon proof of purchase, refund the money paid for the card. Why take a chance ? I know I wouldnt.
Absolutely, you can buy PSA 8 from Cowboys78 here.. his name is Leigh and he's fantastic eBayer as well as very nice ozcard member.. I hope he still has the card.
there are basketball becketts you can buy online. i could send you an old one but there's no point as it wouldn't be up to date.... just look on ebay you can pick one up there, or subscribe to beckett online. beckett's only useful to trading not really selling. if youre selling check ebay prices.
The best question is WHY would you buy a raw one? If you hate the look of graded cards then buy a graded one and bust it knowing you have the real deal.