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Wine Auction Comparison

What are the similarities and differences of buying and selling wine with Cellarit vs. buying and selling wine at wine auctions?
 

Cellarit Wine Market

Wine Auctions
What's available? Well known labels & back vintages Well known labels & back vintages
Quantity available One bottle or more, mix & match Some lots require multiple-bottle buy
Wine Condition Bottles checked, climate control storage Bottles checked, storage varies
     
Who's buying? Collectors, drinkers, trade and gift buyers Collectors, drinkers, trade buyers
"Pay to play"? No membership fee Most levy annual membership fee
Buyer's premium 12.5% included in the listing price (min. $2.20/bttl) 10 to 15% commission "on top"
Buyer Time frame Shopping cart & instant checkout Wait until auction closes
Wine Delivery Next-day delivery Invoice sent, payment then delivery
Claimable GST Included in price and fully claimable Some lots may include claimable GST
     
Who's selling? Cellarit wine storage customers Individuals, retailers, restaurants, estates
Pickup/transport Pay only the cost of 1st 5 dozen + transit insurance No
Seller's premium 12.5% (min. $2.20/bttl) 10% to 15% (negotiable)
Other Seller's fees Handling-in, storage, insurance until sold Varies
     

Summary

Cellarit Wine Market

Wine Auctions
Advantages for Buyer Fixed buy price, instant gratification Lower buying prices
Advantages for Seller Higher sale proceeds Certainty of sale


Visit the Cellarit Wine Market to Buy Wine...or just to see what's available and get an idea of current wine prices. Whether you're buying or selling wine we hope this comparison table of Wine Auctions vs. the Cellarit Wine Market was helpful!