Cellarit isn't a typical retail store or wine auction
You may notice some unusually low prices or see the same wine listed at different prices. That's because our sellers control their own listing prices. Sometimes they just want a quick sale so be on the lookout for bargains! Unless noted, all bottles are in excellent condition so the best-priced bottle is always the best bottle to buy.
The price you see is what you pay! There's no additional wine auction buyer's premium added to the listed price.
Buy Wine Direct from Perfect Wine Storage
The list of Wine Market wines is 100% "live" so if a wine's listed it's available for next-day delivery in the quantity shown.
Simply choose a wine category tab (Grange, Red, White, Champagne, etc.) to find what you're looking for. You can sort the list easily by clicking the top of any column. Or, click on Additional Search Options to find a specific winery, region or vintage.
Click on any wine to view additional information or just pop it in your shopping cart.
You don't have to register first, it's automatic when you fill in your details during checkout. It's easy to modify your choices prior to checkout. Buy Wine Now.
Wine Information Icons
Click on any of the icons listed next to a wine and the information panel for that wine will "slide down":
 View all the information available for a wine with one click.
 Multiple listings exist with different prices or conditions.
 Additional information is available.
 A wine review written by a consumer is available.
Note: We encourage you to add your own thoughts about a wine if a consumer review isn't yet available. Just click on the icon and then the Review This Wine tab.
Sell Wine
If
you're a Cellarit wine storage customer just click
on the 'price/quantity' icon next to your wine to list it for sale. From that moment it's instantly available and advertised to
our regular buyers plus a world-wide audience
via several wine-specific search engines. As your wine sells you receive email notifications, detailed monthly accounting and payment by bank transfer
each month.
If
your wine isn't in Cellarit wine storage, we'll collect and transport it free of charge from
anywhere in Australia.
Transit insurance is extra at 1% of value
and normal wine storage fees apply. These vary but for most customers there will be a $6/dozen handling-in / inspection fee, storage of $1.90/dozen bottles per month and insurance of $1/$1,000 of value per month. No other fees listed apply to sold wines. You'll receive a notification email / receipt report and then your can list your wine for sale.
Seller's Commissions range from
10% down to 7.5%, lower than what you normally pay at wine auctions. Instruction on How to Sell Wine will get you started. It's easy and we're always available to answer questions, just contact us by phone or email anytime.
Wine Delivery
Australian wine buyers may elect next-day domestic delivery at our low Australian wine delivery
rates or wine may be delivered overseas via airfreight. Alternatively, buyers may
elect to hold their wine in wine storage at our normal low storage rates for future
delivery or sale in the Wine Market. International buyers note: you can keep your wine in storage pending a visit, then take it home with you and receive a 23.59% tourist rebate. We're confident that our delivery prices and options beat those of wine auctions.
You may also elect to keep your wine in wine storage for aging or later delivery. It's inexpensive and account setup is automatic.
Wine Condition
Similar to wine auctions, Cellarit inspects all wines upon arrival into our wine storage facility. Unless
otherwise noted, all wines listed are in excellent general condition,
typical of a wine from that producer and that vintage. This means good fill
levels, no evidence of leakage or heat damage and good labels and capsules. It
doesn't each bottle is perfect as there may be very minor cosmetic scuffs,
etc. associated with normal shipping, cellaring, handling or age. Older vintages can also
be expected to have lower fill levels than current vintages of the same wine.
In general, unless a defect is noted, wines listed are in
excellent general condition and appearance. All bottles are kept in perfect climate-controlled conditions.
Comparison of Cellarit's Wine Auction Market & Traditional Wine Auctions
There are similarities and differences between Cellarit's Wine Auction Market and traditional wine auctions. As with any service, there are pluses and minuses depending upon your perspective and requirements. On balance, traditional wine auctions suit collectors and bargain hunters who have the time and patience to wait for wines of interest to become available. Cellarit's Wine Auction Market offers convenience and value where anybody can buy whatever's listed for next-day delivery at generally lower prices than from a wine retailer. So, Cellarit's Wine Auction Market occupies a niche somewhere between traditional wine auctions and wine retailers. Our goal is to deliver the best of both to both wine buyers and sellers.
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Cellarit Wine Auction Market: |
Traditional Wine Auctions: |
| What's available? |
Well known labels & back vintages |
Well known labels & back vintages |
| Quantity available |
One bottle or more, mix & match |
Some lots require multiple-bottle buy |
| Wine Condition |
Bottles checked, climate control storage |
Bottles checked, storage varies |
| Who's buying? |
Collectors, drinkers, trade and gift buyers |
Collectors, drinkers, trade buyers |
| "Pay to play"? |
No membership fee |
Most levy annual membership fee |
| Buyer's premium |
Included, nothing to pay "on top" |
10 to 15%+ commission "on top" |
| Time frame |
Choose your bottles & checkout |
Wait until auction closes |
| Wine Delivery |
Low cost next-day delivery or storage |
Invoice sent, payment then delivery |
| Claimable GST |
Included in price and fully claimable |
Some lots may include claimable GST |
| Who's selling? |
Cellarit wine storage customers |
Individuals, retailers, restaurants, estates |
| Free collect/transport |
Yes |
No |
| Seller's commission |
7.5% to 10% |
10% to 15% (negotiable) |
| Other Seller's fees |
Handling-in, storage, insurance until sold ( ?) |
Varies |
| Advantages (buyer) |
Instant gratification, price certainty |
Generally lower prices |
| Advantages (seller) |
Convenience, generally better price |
Quick sale |
GST Info: Wine Buying, Selling & Wine Auctions
All wines and fees are inclusive of GST and you pay nothing on top. Unlike wine auctions where only some lots are inclusive of GST, a Cellarit tax invoice allows business buyers or those leaving Australia to receive a full rebate on all wine purchased. Please note that the tax invoice is emailed to you and not packed with your wine. Individuals who sell wine via Cellarit have no GST liability
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