Guides
Practical information for selling wine and spirits. Whether you are handling an estate, downsizing, or simply ready to sell, these guides cover what you need to know.
Estate and Inheritance
Guides for executors, family members, and anyone handling a wine or spirits collection from an estate.
Executor Guide: Selling Wine and Spirits From an Estate
As an executor, you are responsible for managing estate assets including wine and spirits collections. This guide covers the practical steps to inventory, value, and sell these items while fulfilling your fiduciary duties.
How to Sell an Inherited Wine Cellar
Inheriting a wine cellar can be overwhelming if you are not a collector yourself. This guide walks you through inventorying the collection, understanding condition factors, and selling for fair value.
Selling a Late Spouse's Wine or Whiskey Collection
If you have inherited or are responsible for a late spouse's wine or spirits collection, this guide covers the practical steps to organize, document, and sell the bottles while avoiding common pitfalls.
Probate Inventory Checklist for Wine and Spirits
A practical checklist for documenting bottles, photos, storage, and authority before selling.
Selling Wine and Spirits to Pay Estate Taxes
How to sell part of a collection quickly while keeping records clean for the estate.
Trust Administrator Guide: Selling Wine and Spirits
Steps to inventory, document authority, and sell a cellar efficiently and discreetly.
Selling Basics
What to know about selling your bottles, from submitting photos to understanding your options.
Auction vs Direct Purchase vs Consignment
How to choose a path based on speed, certainty, and the types of bottles you have.
Best Way to Sell a Wine Collection
A practical comparison of direct purchase, consignment, and auction with clear tradeoffs.
Consignment vs Direct Purchase for Wine and Spirits
When selling wine or spirits, you can consign to auction or sell directly to a buyer. Each approach has trade-offs around price, timing, fees, and certainty. This guide compares the options.
Selling Bottles When You Are Downsizing or Moving
If you are moving, downsizing, or simply no longer have room for your collection, selling wine and spirits can be straightforward with the right approach. This guide covers timing, inventory, and options.
How to Handle a Large Wine or Whiskey Cellar Fast
Triage, batching, and submission formats that speed up quotes and reduce back and forth.
Fine Wine Provenance Certificate: How to Document Provenance for Wine and Spirits
What documentation helps value and trust, and what to do when you have none.
How to Submit a Mixed Inventory Fast
A fast submission method for mixed wine and spirits using batches, photos, and minimal formatting.
What to Send for a Fast Quote
The more information you provide upfront, the faster and more accurate your offer will be. This guide covers what to include when submitting bottles for evaluation.
When to Sell vs Hold: Practical Factors for Bottle Owners
A non-investment guide to timing decisions based on storage risk, liquidity needs, and hassle.
Condition and Value
How condition affects value, and what to look for when evaluating your collection.
Bottle Size Mismatch: 700ml vs 750ml and Why It Matters
How size differences impact pricing and how to photograph size markers correctly.
Cleaning Mold and Dust Without Damaging Labels or Packaging
Safe handling and cleaning steps that preserve value and avoid accidental damage.
Condition Basics: What Affects Value
Condition significantly affects the value of wine and spirits. Understanding what buyers look for helps you set realistic expectations and present your bottles effectively.
Counterfeit and Tampering Red Flags
Counterfeit and tampered bottles exist in the collectible wine and spirits market. Knowing what to look for protects both sellers and buyers. This guide covers common red flags.
Heat Damage Signs in Wine and What It Means for Value
How to spot heat damage without opening bottles and how it affects purchase decisions.
Seepage and Leakage: What It Means for Wine and Spirits Value
How to identify seepage and when a bottle is likely disqualified.
Spotting Refills and Tampered Capsules
Common red flags and the specific photos that help confirm authenticity.
Ullage and Fill Levels Explained: Quick Guide for Sellers
A simple visual and terminology guide for fill levels and how they impact value.
What to Do If Labels Are Torn, Stained, or Fading
How label condition affects value and what photos help us evaluate bottles fairly.
Safety and Logistics
Packing, shipping, privacy, and protecting yourself when selling valuable bottles.
Avoiding Scams When Selling High Value Bottles
Practical rules to avoid fraudulent buyers and protect your identity.
Privacy and Safety When Selling High Value Bottles
Selling high-value bottles requires attention to privacy and safety. This guide covers protecting your information, conducting transactions safely, and avoiding common scams.
Privacy Playbook for High Profile Wine and Spirits Sales
How to keep identities and collections discreet during quoting, shipping, and payment.
Safe Shipping Timing in Summer and Winter
How temperature and delays affect bottles and how to reduce risk during transit.
Scheduling Pickup and Logistics Discreetly
How to coordinate shipping or drop-off privately, especially for high value collections.
Packing and Shipping: How to Avoid Damage
Proper packing protects your bottles during transit. Whether you are shipping to us or we are coordinating pickup, understanding the basics helps ensure your bottles arrive safely.
Scenarios
Guides for specific situations including legal matters, business closures, found inventory, and household staff handling sales.
Authorization Checklist for House Managers and Staff
A checklist to confirm approval, documentation, and privacy before submitting bottles for sale.
Selling Wine and Spirits During Bankruptcy or Asset Liquidation
Bankruptcy and asset liquidation require careful handling of personal property. This guide covers how to document and sell wine and spirits collections while working with trustees and legal counsel.
Bar Closure: Liquidating High Value Bottles and Back Bar Collectibles
Bars often accumulate rare and collectible spirits over years of operation. When closing, these bottles can represent significant value if handled properly.
Business Inventory Approvals Checklist
Who should approve a sale and what documentation to keep for internal controls and clean records.
Business Partner Split: Dividing and Selling High Value Bottles
When business partners split, dividing shared assets like wine and spirits collections can become complicated. A neutral sale often makes the division simpler and cleaner.
Collector Liquidation: How to Sell a Large Wine or Whiskey Collection
When the time comes to sell a large collection, the process requires some planning. This guide covers how to approach a full or partial liquidation efficiently.
Corporate Gifting Inventory: Selling Unused Wine and Spirits
How to handle mixed gift inventory, duplicates, packaging, and documentation in one submission.
Distributor Closeout or Buyout: Selling Remaining Inventory
How to format lists, document ownership, and move inventory efficiently where permitted.
Selling Wine and Spirits During a Divorce Settlement
Dividing assets during a divorce can be complicated. If wine or spirits are part of the estate, this guide explains how to approach selling them with minimal conflict and proper documentation.
Event Planner Guide: Selling Unused Client Gifts and Bottles
A simple workflow to inventory, photograph, and submit bottles quickly and discreetly.
Executive Assistant Guide: Selling Bottles for an Executive or Family Office
Executive assistants and family office staff often coordinate complex transactions on behalf of principals. This guide covers how to handle wine and spirits sales efficiently.
Family Office and Estate Staff: Liquidating a Cellar Discreetly
Family offices and estate staff often manage cellar liquidations for principals who value privacy. This guide covers how to handle these transactions with appropriate discretion.
Hotel Cellar Liquidation: How to Sell Wine and Spirits Inventory
Practical steps for large, mixed inventories including case counts, storage notes, and approvals.
House Manager Guide: Selling Your Employer's Wine and Spirits
House managers often handle sales of household assets on behalf of employers. This guide covers how to sell wine and spirits efficiently while maintaining privacy and proper authorization.
Bottles Left Behind After Buying a House: What to Do
How to assess condition, avoid scams, and submit photos safely when provenance is unknown.
How to Build a Bottle Inventory Fast for an Executive or Employer
Fast methods to compile lists, photos, and packaging details with minimal disruption.
Found Bottles in an Office Closet: How to Handle and Sell Them
What to photograph, how to avoid damage, and how to confirm who can authorize a sale.
Selling Bottles to Rebalance a Collection
Collections evolve. Tastes change, space fills up, and sometimes it makes sense to sell bottles you no longer want to drink or hold. This guide covers how to approach rebalancing thoughtfully.
When Heirs Disagree: Handling a Wine or Whiskey Collection in Probate
When multiple heirs inherit a wine or whiskey collection, disagreements can arise. This guide covers how to handle these situations practically while protecting the collection's value.
Restaurant Closure: Selling Remaining Wine and Spirits Inventory
Closing a restaurant involves liquidating many assets, including wine and spirits inventory. This guide covers how to sell your beverage program efficiently while managing the many demands of closure.
Selling a Restaurant Wine List Without Closing the Business
How to sell part of a cellar responsibly with clean records and minimal disruption.
Discovered Bottles in a Closet or Safe: How to Sell Safely
Finding bottles tucked away in a closet, safe, or forgotten corner happens more often than you might expect. This guide covers how to assess and sell these discoveries while preserving their value.
Security and Privacy for High Value Bottle Sales
High value bottles attract attention, including from scammers. This guide covers how to protect yourself, your privacy, and your bottles when selling.
Found Bottles in a Storage Unit: What to Do Next
Discovering bottles in a storage unit raises questions about condition, authenticity, and value. This guide helps you assess what you have and determine if the bottles are worth selling.
Seller Resources
Guides and templates to help you submit faster and get an accurate offer.
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