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Make a Buck from your Bottle
In the world of Oenology, the Internet has drastically altered
the business landscape for many industries and manufacturers.
Retailers and wine makers use the Internet to sell their
unique wines to the public, reaching more people than was ever
previously possible.
For the public, the Internet provides many possible avenues
for buying and selling wine.
The key to selling wine knows the conditions of the bottle.
Essential factors to know about are storage history, the
bottle's age, as well as justification of the asking price of
the wine.
Age worthy wines tend to sell well, as they all have one thing
in common, they all age well. These wines are in high demand,
some dating back to the 1940s. They are still selling well
today, some even going for as much as $5,000 dollars a bottle!
If you have any bottles of well aged wine, or with the
potential to age well, cherish them for as long as possible,
so you may potentially sell them for a tidy profit, or enjoy
them on a special occasion, like the birth of a child, or a
wedding anniversary.
Vintage Port is one of the most age worthy wines. Being a
fortified wine, Vintage Port can age for 100 years or more.
The most famous labels include Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca,
amongst others.
Port wine, commonly known as Port, is popular these days with
some people buying and selling it at an excellent margin.
Basically, as long as you take care of the bottles and store
them properly, they will appreciate nicely, turning a nice
profit in future.
Fine Italian wines are also a smart investment, as they are
normally bought and sold over the Internet.
Italian wines may keep well for several years, while retaining
an enjoyable taste.
Californian Cabernet can type also sell well, although it can
be hard to acquire. If you buy the right type of Californian
wine, it can sell for twice the price you paid for the bottle.
If you are interested in selling wine, online auctions are
great places to start looking.
By using an online auction, you can list which wines you are
selling, and find out current prices on wines that you intend
to sell too.
By browsing the Internet, you may find some great auction web
sites which will allow you to sell wine easily.
There are several sites out there, giving you plenty of
choice. Upon finding one which you can use easily and safely,
scrutinize the features and layout, as well as expected
pricing, before you decide to list your wine.
Other great places to look online are wine message boards and
blogs. Most wine blogs offer links to buying and selling areas
as well, or you may find interested private buyers. Almost all
message boards are free to join, although you should become
active with your postings to gain trust from other users of
the board. Selling is sometimes done privately, eliminating
transaction fees.
Appropriate storage is essential when selling wine. Not only
for the seller, but the buyer as well.
To sell wine with credibility as a true connoisseur and
collector, your wine needs to look as if it has been stored
properly, with the correct temperatures having been
maintained.
Do not expect to find happy buyers if you sell them wines
which have been poorly stored. By the same token, you are
justified in refusing to complete the purchase of a poorly
kept bottle of wine.
At the end of the day, wine can be a very profitable hobby,
providing you do things by the book.
If you have a passion for fine wine combined with a drive to
succeed, consistent storage practices, and a knowledge of the
wine industry, selling wine will be very profitable for you.
When selling wine, you must place quality first.
Money will come with time, but it need not be your top
priority.
Think about the quality of the wine, not only the monetary
value.
Source:
http://www.winebuyer.net |
