Every card at Rice&Cracker Grading is authenticated and assessed against four documented criteria, then sealed in a premium slab with custom label artwork. Consistent standards, explained openly.
Rice&Cracker Grading by the numbers
- Cards Graded
- 762Cards GradedSince we opened our doors
- Grading Scale
- 10-PointGrading ScaleAcross four assessed criteria
- Fastest Turnaround
- 5 DaysFastest TurnaroundOn our Premium tier
- Cards Authenticated
- 100%Cards AuthenticatedEvery single submission
Verify a certificate
From your hands to a sealed slab
Five steps, the same every time, so you always know where your card is in the process.
- 01
Submit
Package your card and send it in.
- 02
Authenticate
Every submission is checked for authenticity.
- 03
Grade
Assessed on centering, corners, edges and surface.
- 04
Encapsulate
Sealed in a premium, tamper-evident slab.
- 05
Ship Back
Securely packaged and returned to you.
Cards are sealed in our Gen 1 slabs, using a UV-cured optical bonding resin. Gen 2 will use ultrasonic welding. Read about our slab technology.
Ten grades, four criteria
Every card is assessed on centering, corners, edges and surface before a final grade is settled.
- 10FlawlessPerfect on every criterion, with nothing findable even under magnification.
- 10PristineEffectively flawless under close inspection across all four criteria.
- 9Gem MintOutstanding, with only the faintest imperfection visible under magnification.
- 8MintExcellent presentation with one or two minor, well-contained flaws.
- 7Near MintLight handling visible on close inspection, still displaying strongly.
- 6ExcellentNoticeable but modest wear across one or more criteria.
- 5Very GoodClear evidence of handling, with the card still structurally sound.
- 4GoodObvious wear across multiple criteria, presenting as a played card.
- 3PoorHeavy wear affecting corners, edges and surface together.
- 2Sub PoorSevere wear, with damage plainly visible at a glance.
- 1DamagedSignificant structural damage such as creasing, tearing or water exposure.
What you get with every grade
Fast Turnaround
Quick grading options for collectors who would rather not wait.
Premium Slab
Durable, high-quality encapsulation that protects and displays your card.
Custom Labels
Unique, themed label artwork tailored to each individual card.
Simple Submissions
A straightforward, hassle-free submission process from start to finish.
Expert Graders
Experienced graders applying consistent, transparent standards.
Customer First
Your card and your experience are prioritised at every step.
Flat per-card pricing
Choose your turnaround. Every tier includes the same authentication, slab and custom label.
Submissions temporarily unavailable
We are a small team at RAC, so we grade in limited batches to keep our standards consistent. Due to a recent influx of grading requests, all grading services are currently temporarily unavailable. We are working through our existing queue and will reopen submissions as soon as we can.
Economy
45 business days
Standard
30 business days
Express
15 business days
Premium
5 business days
Some of our favourite label designs
Artwork chosen to suit each card, rather than one template repeated across the catalogue.
What collectors say
Average rating from 100+ reviews
Super easy to submit, and my card came back looking amazing. Would use again!
Sam H. Turnaround was a bit longer than I expected, but the grading felt fair and the slab looks great.
Priya R. Loved the custom label design, it definitely stands out on my shelf.
Jordan M. First time getting a card graded and RAC made it simple to understand.
Alex T. Great communication throughout, will be back once submissions reopen.
Chloe W.
Graded with us before? We would love to hear how it went.