196:. Certification holds significance for certain comic price guide providers as it imparts a sense of assurance regarding the precise grade of the comic book being offered for sale. Nonetheless, since certified books are graded by multiple individuals, the reliability of these services is not universally accepted. Online platforms offer individual as well as aggregated records of certified comic book sales, aiding collectors in accessing this information.
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