ABOUT US
Built by Collectors, for Collectors
RKT Grading exists because UK collectors deserved better than shipping cards overseas, waiting months, and paying customs on the way back. We built the grading service we wanted to use.
Why RKT Exists
RKT Grading was founded in 2022 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The idea was simple: UK collectors shouldn't have to send their cards to America, wait three to six months, pay customs duties on the way back, and then hope the grades are consistent.
We set out to build a grading service that solves those problems directly. Cards stay in the UK. Turnaround is measured in days, not months. Pricing is transparent and starts at £12 per card. And because we use technology-assisted analysis for condition grading, the same card gets the same grade every time.
That last part matters more than most people think. Inconsistency is the biggest complaint collectors have about traditional grading. Two identical-looking cards submitted at different times can come back with different grades. We built our system specifically to eliminate that.
THE RKT DIFFERENCE
What Sets Us Apart
Technology-Assisted Grading
Our system analyses every card across centering, edges, surface, and print quality. Consistent results, every time.
NFC Tap-to-Verify
Every slab has an NTAG 424 DNA chip. Tap your phone to verify a grade is genuine. No app required.
Public Population Registry
Every grade we issue is recorded in a searchable public database. Full transparency on grade distributions.
Human Authenticity Checks
Technology handles condition. Humans handle authenticity. Two different jobs, each done by whoever does them best.
Company Details
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Registered
RKT Grading Services Ltd. Company No. 14396222
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Shipping
Insured return shipping included on all submissions
What We Grade
We grade trading cards from all major TCGs, starting at £12 per card.
Ready to Grade?
Your cards deserve better than guesswork.
Every slab ships with NFC tap-to-verify authentication built in. Submit your first order today and see what proper card grading looks like.