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Gilbert MainesAn SGC Authentic t205 Cobb sounds like a great first card to me.
t205s are one of the most attractive sets
the same for the holder and the reputation of the grader
and an authentic Cobb is a blue chip purchase with minimal downside
However, determining trimming of a card once holdered is difficult, particularly from a scan, but you could get lucky. And even if you don't get lucky, you still don't lose.
The way to determine how much to pay is to record the prices attained at auctions of similar cards while you are saving for your purchase. Then when you are ready to buy you are aware of the fair price range.
But not all authentic cards get that grade because of trimming.