I'm no fan of graded cards, as most here are aware.
With that said, the graders misidentify cards from time to time; seldom, but it happens. So if your reason for buying a card that's graded is because you don't know if it's real, be aware that there's no certainty of that with a card in a slab.
What JohnnyHarmonica says seems sensible. Buy a T206, T205, or 33 Goudey from someone trustworthy. Ted Z sells, Barry Sloate does. There are some others on here... Personally I'm certain that if I bought a card from either of them unslabbed, that it would be what they said it was. These two, for example, make fewer mistakes identifying a card than third party graders.
Once you've bought a few you'll soon be able to discern reprints and authentic cards. A uv light helps with odd issues when in doubt. The research comment is right on, read the fine work by Mr. Reader. I think there's a link to it through something at the top.
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