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.
What to Do Next
When selling high value bottles, your first priority is choosing the right buyer. Avoid classifieds, social media marketplaces, and cash meetups.
Work with established buyers who have verifiable business presence and do not require in-person meetings with strangers.
- Research potential buyers before sharing information
- Avoid platforms that require meetups with strangers
- Use buyers with established business presence
- Do not share detailed inventory publicly
- Keep valuable bottles secure until transaction is confirmed
What Information Matters for Pricing
For valuation, we need bottle details. You can share these securely through our form or by texting to 213-770-9463.
- Producer names and vintages
- Quantities and sizes
- Photos of labels and condition
- Original packaging
- Storage history if relevant to provenance
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Scammers target high value bottles with fake payment schemes, meetup robberies, and identity theft. Understanding common tactics helps you avoid them.
- Posting detailed inventory on public forums or social media
- Meeting strangers at your home
- Accepting unusual payment methods (gift cards, wire transfers to unknown accounts)
- Shipping before payment clears
- Sharing personal information beyond what is needed
How the Process Works
We are designed to be secure for sellers.
- Submit photos and information through our form or text to 213-770-9463
- We provide a written offer with no personal information required beyond contact details
- If you accept, we arrange insured shipping or pickup from a location you choose
- Payment is issued after we receive and verify the bottles
- No meetups at private residences are required
Privacy and Safety Notes
We do not share seller names or addresses publicly. Your transaction is confidential.
Shipping is insured. You are protected during transit.
Payment is handled through standard business channels. We do not use unusual methods that could indicate fraud.
If something feels wrong during any transaction, stop and verify. Legitimate buyers understand caution.
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
How do I know you are legitimate?
We are an established business with a verifiable presence. We do not ask for unusual payments, require meetups at your home, or pressure you to move quickly.
Is my information safe?
We use your contact information to communicate about the transaction only. We do not share seller information publicly.
What about meetups?
We do not require meetups at private residences. If pickup is needed, it can be from a neutral location or professional storage where permitted.
How is shipping protected?
We arrange insured shipping. You are protected against damage or loss during transit.
What if payment does not arrive?
We pay through standard business methods after receiving bottles. Payment timing is transparent and discussed before you ship.
Should I get multiple offers?
Getting multiple offers is reasonable. Be cautious about sharing detailed inventory widely on public platforms. Direct inquiries to established buyers are safer.
What are signs of a scam?
Red flags include: requests for unusual payment methods, pressure to act quickly, requests to meet at your home, offers to pay more than you expected without verification, and requests for personal information beyond contact details.