[ethicsprof]

Welcome aboard, Todd!
i'm always pleased to see a lover of the T206s join us!
i would suggest that you read and reread these threads as they are an amazing research tool.
i would also suggest that you spend some time with raw T206s so you can get truly acquainted with them via their incredible visual and tactile and even olfactory offerings. That way you will get to know them over time and not be quite as anxious about their authenticity. Still, I do salute you for being
careful as you proceed through this fabulous hobby.
you may want to get a bit more acclimated before spending quite a bit of money on the cards. Granted, some you have mentioned in the grades you indicate already are quite expensivie.
finally, let me add a favorite dictum/aphorism that will put you in good stead over the long haul.
'Remember the Monster wants you to quit. Don't listen to it.'
all the best and again,Welcome
barry