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Wine Auctions |
Cellarit Wine Market |
What's available? |
Well known labels & back vintages |
Well known labels & back vintages |
Quantity available |
Some lots require multiple-bottle buy |
Can buy 1 bottle or more, mix & match |
Wine Condition |
Bottles checked, onsite storage varies |
Bottles checked, climate control storage |
Who's buying? |
Collectors, drinkers, trade buyers |
Collectors, drinkers, trade & gift buyers |
"Pay to play"? |
Some levy annual membership fee |
No membership fee |
Buyer's premium |
10% to 15% commission added "on top" |
12.5% (min. $5.00/bttl) incl. in wine price |
Buyer Time frame |
Wait until auction closes |
Shopping cart & instant checkout |
Wine Delivery |
Invoice sent, payment then delivery |
Same-day dispatch / Next-day delivery |
Claimable GST |
Some lots may include claimable GST |
Included in price and fully claimable |
Who's selling? |
Individuals, restaurants, estates |
Cellarit wine storage customers |
Pickup/transport |
Usually expensive "own-arangements" |
Cellarit pickup: cost capped 20 dozen + 1.50% insurance |
Seller's premium |
12.5% to 15% (negotiable) |
12.5% (min. $5.00/bttl) |
Other Seller's fees |
Varies |
3-mo. free storage then $4.50/doz/mth + $0.10/$100/mth insurance |
Summary |
Wine Auctions |
Cellarit Wine Market |
Buyer Advantages |
Lower buying prices |
Fixed buy price, instant gratification |
Seller Advantages |
Certainty of sale |
Higher sale proceeds |