Ralph Carley built REC Grading to grade cards right.
Started in Dubuque, Iowa. AI-powered DIY Grading. Industry standard accuracy. Built for collectors who want their Pokémon and baseball cards graded fast and accurate on a DIY professional model. No more waiting for months! A new way of grading is here.
Making card grading accessible and fast
REC Grading exists to give collectors instant, accurate grades for their Pokémon and baseball cards without the hassles of shipping the card to get it graded into a slab and sent back. We combine AI technology with Industry authentic criteria so you get professional results without the wait or cost of traditional grading services. Get your card graded and encapsulated into a slab in record time!
Collectors trust REC Grading for accurate evaluations
Real card collectors sharing their experience with fast, accurate AI grading and seamless scanning through our app.
I scanned five Pokémon cards and got consistent grades that matched my expectations. The decimal scale gives me the detail I need for my collection.
Marcus T.
Card collector, Dubuque
Fast and straightforward. I bought a package, scanned through the app, and had my grades in minutes. Perfect for cataloging my baseball card collection.
Jennifer K.
Baseball card enthusiast
REC Grading uses PSA criteria, which matters to me. The AI was accurate on my vintage cards, and the whole process felt professional.
Robert L.
Vintage card collector
The app made scanning easy. No shipping, no waiting weeks. I got all my grades back instantly and they seemed spot-on for my collection.
Alex M.
Pokémon collector
AI grading you can trust
REC Grading uses the highest industry criteria to evaluate every card with consistent, reliable precision on a 1-10 decimal scale.
1-10
Decimal grading scale
Precise evaluations that match industry-standard PSA authentic criteria for accurate card assessment.
100%
AI consistency
Every card evaluated against the same criteria with zero subjective variance between grades.
<2min
Scan to grade
Upload your card via smartphone and receive your grade instantly from REC Grading's platform.
Industry-aligned
Industry standard
REC Grading grades using established authentication criteria trusted by serious collectors nationwide.
Questions about card grading?
Reach out and we'll help you get started with REC Grading. Contact us via email, phone, or the form below.