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jay behrensDefinately get some books and familiarize yourself with the various issues. Then go to shows and and start looking at cards getting a feel for what is real and what is fake. If you are mainly chasing low grade cards like do, then there is no real fear of getting a fake unless you are going after a big ticket item. And then you are better off buying a slabbed card or buying from a dealer you trust. You might also consider narrowing you interest to a certain set, team or player.
Jay