<vb:if condition="$item_premium =='1'">CHECKED</vb:if>
OR
<vb:if condition="$item_premium ==1">CHECKED</vb:if>
I don't remember lol but its one of those.
don't forget to register $item_premium.
Yes, this syntax is the correct. I tried it and works, but I'm really greatfull for your reply. Finally, as I understood, the syntax vb:raw item_premium is to be used only when we need to print something to screen, while the old way $item_premium is valid for hidden values, condititions, etc.