How does AI trading card grading work?

REC Grading uses AI computer vision to scan your card's front and back images. The system detects specific defects in centering, corners, edges, and surface condition. A deterministic rule engine then converts defect severities into transparent sub-grades (1–10) and an overall grade. You see every deduction explained — no black box.

How accurate is REC Grading compared to PSA, BGS, or SGC?

REC Grading uses advanced AI defect detection and a transparent rule engine to analyze centering, corners, edges, and surface condition. Our estimates provide transparency into how cards would likely grade with major grading companies like PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG. While no AI can guarantee an exact match, our sub-grade breakdowns help you understand exactly why a card receives its grade.

What types of trading cards can I grade?

REC Grading supports Pokémon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, baseball cards, basketball cards, football cards, soccer cards, hockey cards, and other sports and trading cards.

How much does REC Grading cost?

REC Grading offers a one-time payment of $9.99 for unlimited access to all features — AI card grading, defect detection, market value estimates across PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC/TAG, portfolio tracking, eBay price lookup, and the REC Swap marketplace. No subscription or recurring fees required.

Can I check my card's value before grading?

Yes. REC Grading provides instant market value estimates at every grade level (raw, PSA 9, PSA 10, BGS 9, BGS 9.5, BGS 10, SGC, CGC, and TAG) using live eBay sold listings, TCGPlayer prices, and PriceCharting data. This helps you decide whether professional grading is worth the cost before you send your card.

Is REC Grading available as a mobile app?

Yes. REC Grading is available on the Google Play Store for Android devices and the Apple App Store for iOS. You can also use the web app at recgrading.io on any device.

What is the REC Score?

The REC Score is a 1–100% grading worthiness metric that summarizes how likely your card is to receive a high grade from professional grading companies. It combines centering, corners, edges, and surface sub-grades into a single easy-to-understand percentage.

Can I buy and sell graded cards on REC Grading?

Yes. The REC Swap marketplace lets collectors buy and sell graded trading cards peer-to-peer. Sellers can list cards from their portfolio, accept offers, and manage orders. Buyers can make offers or buy instantly with secure Stripe checkout.

REC Grading manages 5 data types including graded cards. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

About REC Grading

"Flaws revealed, greatness sealed!"

What is REC Grading?

REC Grading is an AI-powered defect detection card grading platform that helps collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts evaluate their trading cards before sending them to professional grading companies like PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG.

Using a multi-stage pipeline — AI card identification, defect detection that locates specific physical flaws by type and severity, followed by a deterministic rule engine that converts those findings into transparent, auditable scores — REC Grading evaluates your cards across four key categories: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface.

Beyond grading, REC Grading is a full collector platform: track your portfolio, monitor real-time market values, browse card news, compete on the public leaderboard, chat with the REC AI assistant, and engage with the community in card-type forums.

How It Works

1. Upload or Scan Your Card

Take clear photos of the front and back of your card using our built-in camera scanner or upload existing images. Our scanner includes alignment tools to ensure optimal image quality.

2. Defect Detection & Rule Engine

Our defect detection pipeline scans every region of your card — corners, edges, surface, and centering — identifying specific physical flaws by type, severity, and location. A deterministic rule engine then converts those findings into sub-grades. No black box, every score is fully explainable.

3. Get Your Results

Receive a comprehensive grade report with sub-grades, an overall grade, a REC Score (1–100%), detailed defect notes, and projected market values across PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG. Track price history and trends over time.

What You Get

Detailed sub-grades for Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface
Overall grade estimate on the 1–10 scale with grade label (Gem Mint, Mint, etc.)
Projected market values for PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG grading
REC Score (1–100%) indicating professional grading worthiness
Detailed defect notes explaining every finding
Historical price tracking and multi-grader trend charts
eBay sold listings data and TCGPlayer/PriceCharting pricing
Card search to pre-identify your card before scanning
Public leaderboard to showcase your best-graded cards
Community forums for Pokémon, Sports, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more
REC Chat — an AI assistant trained on card grading and market knowledge
Card News — daily AI-curated market insights and industry updates

Why Use REC Grading?

Save Money

Professional grading costs $15-$150+ per card. Know which cards are worth submitting before you spend money on grading fees.

Save Time

Professional grading can take weeks or months. Get instant feedback on your cards' condition and make informed decisions quickly.

Make Better Decisions

Understand which cards in your collection have the best potential for high grades and maximum value appreciation.

Track Your Collection

Monitor your entire portfolio's value over time with multi-grader price charts and eBay market data updated in real time.

Community & Leaderboard

Submit your best cards to the public leaderboard, react to other collectors' grades, and discuss the hobby in card-type forums.

REC Chat AI

Ask the REC AI assistant anything about card grading, market values, or how to interpret your results — available 24/7 inside the app.

Important Notice

REC Grading is an estimation tool and not affiliated with PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, TAG, or any professional grading company. Our defect detection pipeline and rule engine provide estimates based on industry standards, but actual professional grades may vary. Always conduct your own research and use REC Grading as one of several factors in your decision-making process.