**Note that this card has been graded by Beckett's "Raw Card Review" team/process...The card is graded and has been assigned a NM-MT+ 8.5, it just has not yet been sent into Dallas to be encapsulated.  Once sent in, the card will be assigned/encapsulated a minimum of a BGS 8.5 - the grade can go up, it cannot go down as long as the tamper-resistant seal remains intact**...You will receive the EXACT item titled and pictured in this listing which has been professionally graded/authenticated by a leading and highly respected third party authenticator.  There are NO returns on any professionally graded/authenticated sports card or autographs.  The condition and grade of the item falls within the standard grading categories noted on the authenticator's website.  If you disagree with the assigned grade or have different opinions/standards, you should not purchase this item.  Shipping/Insurance is a very fair/reasonable $4.29..