Selling

Since the 13th May 2017, there have been a number of changes to what can and cannot be entered into the auction. We understand that many of these changes are fairly major but these decisions were made by the company to make the best of use of space and manpower, in order to provide the best service that we can to you, our customers.

These changes are outlined below:

• We will now auction spirits only with the exception being that we will no longer accept liqueurs. This is due to liquids with a ABV lower than this generally having stricter storage requirements than spirits and we cannot vouch for the condition of such items when they come to us. A prime example for this is wine, which can quickly become undrinkable if stored incorrectly.

• To expand on the above point, we will not auction merchandise (official or unofficial) or other paraphernalia. This includes but is not limited to:

• Cask ends

• Loose glasses

• Booklets

• To confirm, the auction will effectively become bottle only. The only exception to this being gift sets that include glasses, or similar, within them.

• Miniatures must be spirits and will now be sold in either single lots or grouped lots of no more than 10. They must also be sent, or brought in, grouped in the way that they are to go into auction. Miniatures that are sealed with parafilm/clingfilm or similar must have the film removed before they are brought to auction or they will be rejected. Miniatures that have had the seals glued/varnished will likewise be rejected.

Please note that Angel's Share "Whisky Angel" Miniatures will no longer be accepted as of the 83rd Auction.

• In relation to fill levels or ullage on bottles, a guideline of ¾ full will be in effect. Bottles on either side of this will be entered at the discretion of the either the book-in or photography department.

 

Any of the above items that are at this point currently booked in for future auctions will still go up for auction

If you have any questions relating to the points that have been outlined above, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

What fees do you charge?

We have clear and fair fees for both our buyers and sellers. The sellers fees are:

• £5 per lot
• £5 reserve (if required)

All fees will attract VAT where applicable.

Please note that any requests for items to be re-lotted, or moved between auctions, that haven't been made clear prior to, or at the time we receive your bottles, may be subject to additional administration charges.

(Please see the buyers tab for buying fees)

To sell your bottles with us please complete a submission form and include it with your bottles every time - Download Submission Form

 

Can I bring the bottles to you?

Of course! You can drop bottles and submission form off at the office Monday to Friday during our opening hours 9am - 5pm.

We are open on one Saturday a month. This is by appointment only. Please call the office or email to arrange this. To see which Saturdays we are scheduling appointments, please see the auction dates below.

 

I'm not based in Glasgow, what address do I use for sending the bottles to you?

Bottles can be sent to:

SWA Ltd
Unit C 139 Lancefield Street
Glasgow
G3 8HZ

Please make sure that your full contact details and completed submission form are included in the box so we can contact you to let you know of their safe arrival. It saves a lot of time if you have registered before you send us the bottles. Please contact us for details.

All bottles sent to us are done so at your own risk. We cannot be responsible for any damage or loss in transit. Please keep a note of your tracking numbers and couriers for your records. This is still the case even if we have arranged a collection through UPS for you.

If you are based overseas, especially if you're in the US, please speak to us before you send in any bottles.

 

Can you recommend me a courier or someone to collect my bottles from me?

Absolutely! We use various couriers and do regular collections in person. If you're in Aberdeen and the North East we have a monthly collection service you may be able to use. If you're in England, we have regular collections from all over the country. Please contact the office for more information.

If you've got a couple of bottles you wish to send in we may be able to offer you our excellent rates with UPS or DHL. Please contact us for more information.

 

How should I pack my bottles for transport?

First of all you need a good, strong cardboard box which will allow you to keep the bottles upright. You'll also need plenty of bubble wrap or packing materials to make sure that the bottles are well protected. Please make sure that your bottles arrive in plenty of time for the auction. See the dates below.

If we are collecting the bottles directly from you please make sure that your name is on the outside of the box and your submission form is included. This will speed up the booking in process once the bottles are back in the office.

 

What bottles do you accept?

We specialise in whiskies but we do auction other spirits as well.

We reserve the right to refuse any bottle for auction. If there is any doubt about the authenticity of a bottle, it will not be offered for auction. In the event of a dispute arising over the provenance or authenticity of any bottle, if it cannot be proved to be genuine, it will be returned to the seller.

We also reserve the right to restrict the number of bottles of any particular release or expression. With relation to new releases, they will be limited to one per person for the first 3 months following their release. We're happy to accept multiples of new releases but they will be entered into different auctions.

Are there any bottles you don't accept?

Yes, there are a few specific bottles:

• Bell's decanters
• Dimple ceramic decanters
• Cream liqueurs
• Unofficial samples / minis, this includes press packs which are unsealed
• Unofficial / home made merchandise

Other general items:

• Any bottle which is unsealed or the seal is no longer intact
• Bottles which are leaking
• Bottles which are in a condition which is not suitable for sale ie containing mould etc
• Items which contain foods eg chocolate etc. We can't be responsible for use-by dates or allergen information

Please see above for our right to refuse any bottle from the auction.

How do I set a reserve?

We will discuss reserves when booking in your bottles. Please note that reserves attract an additional fee per lot (see above for the fees) and are at the auctioneers descretion. Full reserve details can be found in our terms and conditions.

 

How do I watch my bottles during the auction?

You can use the website or the app to watch your bottles. There is a link inside your account "view bottles I'm selling in the latest auction" and this will load your bottles. Please note that this will only work while the auction is live!

You will receive a receipt at the time of book with your lot numbers as well.

 

How will I be paid for my bottles?

What dates are the auctions? And when do I need to get the bottles to you?

Please note that the deadline dates for auctions also apply to requests for any bottles that have been stored with us, or have failed to meet their reserve in a previous auction, being resubmitted.

Ready to sell? Or got a question we haven't answered? Get in touch!

Call the office on 0141 243 2585 or drop us an email at mail@scotchwhiskyauctions.com.