You are spot on with wanting a variety of reading materials. Get catalogs from auction houses whenever you can; they make for great reading material. Some auction houses send free catalogs if you sign up, and some if you place bids.
Be patient and you never know...you might happen upon a Cobb, Wagner, Ruth etc. I've been working on the T206 set for about 3 years now, but I haven't gotten a new one in a few months. It'll come together in time, and I am in no rush. I've been able to pick up some nice deals on HOF'ers in the set that I though I would have to wait to buy. You'll be surprised what you can get for your $100-$150 monthly budget.
Just sit back and enjoy it...I would also suggest buying a few cheap raw cards just to get a feel for them. The more familiar you are with them, the easier it will be for you to spot fakes.
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Collecting the T206 set and Cubs type cards.
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