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.
What to Do Next
Start by identifying bottles you are unlikely to drink. This might include wines past their peak, duplicates, styles you no longer enjoy, or bottles bought for investment rather than consumption.
Check condition and packaging. Bottles with intact original packaging typically command higher prices.
- Review your collection and identify candidates for sale
- Check fill levels and label condition on target bottles
- Locate original wood cases, tubes, or boxes
- Create a list of what you want to sell
- Submit photos and list for an offer
What Information Matters for Pricing
We value bottles based on current market demand, condition, and packaging.
- Producer names and vintages
- Quantities
- Bottle sizes
- Original packaging status
- Storage history if relevant to provenance
- Condition notes (fill levels, label condition)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Selling bottles impulsively, then regretting it. Take time to think about what you genuinely want to keep.
Overvaluing bottles based on what you paid rather than current market. Prices fluctuate and some bottles depreciate.
- Selling bottles you will later wish you had kept
- Expecting to get retail prices (buyers pay wholesale)
- Separating bottles from original packaging before sale
- Not checking condition before listing
- Selling only your lowest value bottles and keeping problem inventory
How the Process Works
Submit what you want to sell and we provide an offer. You are not obligated to sell everything you submit.
- Submit photos and inventory through our form or text to 213-770-9463
- We provide a written offer within one to three business days
- Review and decide which bottles you actually want to sell
- If you accept, we coordinate pickup or shipping
- Payment is issued after we receive and verify the bottles
Privacy and Safety Notes
Rebalancing sales are handled discreetly. We do not disclose seller information.
You can sell as few or as many bottles as you like. There is no minimum.
Getting an offer does not obligate you to sell. Use it to inform your decisions.
What to Do Next
Ready to get an offer for your bottles? Submit photos and details through our form, or text photos directly if that is easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I consider selling?
Bottles you are unlikely to drink: past their peak, not your current taste, duplicates, or bottles you bought for investment and want to realize gains on.
Is there a minimum quantity?
No minimum. We buy single bottles or large quantities.
What if I'm not sure about some bottles?
Get an offer first. You can decide which bottles to actually sell after seeing the values.
Do bottles need to be in original cases?
Not required, but original cases often increase value. If you have them, include them.
How do you determine value?
We base offers on current market demand, recent sale prices, condition, and packaging. Values can be higher or lower than what you paid.
Can I sell from professional storage directly?
Yes. We can coordinate with your storage facility where permitted.