Whisky Forum - Interesting research and auctions

Brokenfather · Member Joined: 23 Jan 2010 Posts: 6

I am relatively new to collecting whiskey, and for personal reasons am only collecting Glenfiddich. So far I have mainly purchased retail, but I've had a few bargains on ebay too, for example I got a Centenary bottle for Â£175.

I have been researching the past auction catalogues that I can see online. They make very interesting reading.

Another of the 1961 bottles I am after sold at Bonhams June 2009 auction for Â£984. Also found several bottles of the 40 year old, they all seem to sell for around Â£1000. One of which is currently on sale with a retalier for Â£2000.

Has anyone bid online at these auctions, did it work okay?

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1407

I can recommend using either McTears or Bonhams auctions, i have used them iin the past had have had no problems. I have got myself a few good bargains in the past.

Charlie

sorren · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:

what commision is there from the auction sites? and are there any other costs involved?? thanks

Brokenfather · Member Joined: 23 Jan 2010 Posts: 6

Bonhams buyers premium is 20% I dont know what McTears is yet.

I guess postage will be in addition too.

McKay · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

At Mctears the buyer pays the hammer price together with a premium of 17.5% of the hammer price plus VAT . As long as you keep this in mind while bidding you can still get some good bargains.

McKay

sorren · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

so in every 100 pound i have to pay another 35 pound ? mmmm that could get very expensive indeed....

Brokenfather · Member Joined: 23 Jan 2010 Posts: 6

Yes, but its still likely to be a lot less than you would need to pay for the same item at a retailer if they buy at aution.