12 bottle case of Graham's vintage to sell
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12 bottle case of Graham's vintage to sell
12 bottle case of Graham's vintage port stored in a cool, dry, dark garage in England under the shade of trees. Been there since 1987. I only cracked the case to check the condition a couple weeks ago. All of the bottles and corks are in pristine condition. I am looking to sell for around £900. What do you guys think?
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Re: 12 bottle case of Graham's vintage to sell
David,
Which vintage is it?
You need to know that "garage" is not a good word to use when describing storage.
Derek
Which vintage is it?
You need to know that "garage" is not a good word to use when describing storage.
Derek
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Did you happen to have any pictures..?
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Has to be pre 1985 at least...
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You can check my facebook account at http://m.facebook.com/david.wythe.3?__user=223303508 for pics. It's 1985. The garage has a double wall with insulation so it wasn't very cold in winter and stayed cool in summer.
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Hi David
Looking on wine-searcher.com, I see that I can buy a case of Graham's 85 for between £500 and £600. I'd get it for less at auction. Usually we suggest that private sellers can expect to net about half of the retail price for a case of port (for various reasons to do with provenance and so on). £900 is very steep indeed for this case.
Can I suggest you take a quick look at these notes that one of our members made to explain the options to potential sellers? If you're still interested in selling this is probably a good place to do it but the price will be a good bit lower.
You might be best drinking it yourself over the next 20 years!
Daniel
Looking on wine-searcher.com, I see that I can buy a case of Graham's 85 for between £500 and £600. I'd get it for less at auction. Usually we suggest that private sellers can expect to net about half of the retail price for a case of port (for various reasons to do with provenance and so on). £900 is very steep indeed for this case.
Can I suggest you take a quick look at these notes that one of our members made to explain the options to potential sellers? If you're still interested in selling this is probably a good place to do it but the price will be a good bit lower.
You might be best drinking it yourself over the next 20 years!
Daniel
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Even in the US, which is typically more expensive than the UK, I can get a case of G85 for $900-$1000 at retail. Less at auction. £900 is indeed a steep price for this Port.djewesbury wrote:Looking on wine-searcher.com, I see that I can buy a case of Graham's 85 for between £500 and £600.
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If you can get anywhere near £900 for a case of '85 Grahams, you are in the wrong business! The Symingtons will be ringing your phone as the next UK sales manager!davidwythe wrote:I am looking to sell for around £900. What do you guys think?
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Corkr.com, £520/case, duty paid
Richard Kihl, £540/case, duty paid
Nickolls and Perks, £550 in bond, £698 duty paid
Wilkinson Vintners, £580 in bond
Richard Kihl, £540/case, duty paid
Nickolls and Perks, £550 in bond, £698 duty paid
Wilkinson Vintners, £580 in bond
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Re: 12 bottle case of Graham's vintage to sell
Actually, i just bought a case of Graham 85, retail. $768 before shipping, which would have been £481.Glenn E. wrote:Even in the US, which is typically more expensive than the UK, I can get a case of G85 for $900-$1000 at retail. Less at auction. £900 is indeed a steep price for this Port.djewesbury wrote:Looking on wine-searcher.com, I see that I can buy a case of Graham's 85 for between £500 and £600.
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Do tell!SushiNorth wrote:Actually, i just bought a case of Graham 85, retail. $768 before shipping, which would have been £481.Glenn E. wrote:Even in the US, which is typically more expensive than the UK, I can get a case of G85 for $900-$1000 at retail. Less at auction. £900 is indeed a steep price for this Port.djewesbury wrote:Looking on wine-searcher.com, I see that I can buy a case of Graham's 85 for between £500 and £600.
I can always use more G85. If I had so many bottles that it had to be my house Port, I would be pleased.
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It was over at HDH during the summer -- they were having a sale and had loads of it. They only have 2 bottles left at the sale price (and not optimal bottles either), but I'm sure that kind of deal will come around again. It's an oft-overlooked gem.Glenn E. wrote: Do tell!
I can always use more G85. If I had so many bottles that it had to be my house Port, I would be pleased.
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Less overlooked now I fear, my local used to do it for £36, it has crept up by not very slow stages to almost £60. I still see it for much less than that retail by the case though.SushiNorth wrote:It was over at HDH during the summer -- they were having a sale and had loads of it. They only have 2 bottles left at the sale price (and not optimal bottles either), but I'm sure that kind of deal will come around again. It's an oft-overlooked gem.Glenn E. wrote: Do tell!
I can always use more G85. If I had so many bottles that it had to be my house Port, I would be pleased.
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I'm willing to crack open a bottle so you can taste it and then decide. I have 6 bottles left now and willing to sell for cheap.
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Please sir, how cheap?davidwythe wrote:willing to sell for cheap.
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Around 250 pounds for all 6. Like I said, you can taste it and see the quality and negotiate a little.
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I'm not an expert but it tastes great to me. I'll be in London tomorrow and would be willing to bring a bottle to you carefully to taste. You can then name a price and we'll go from there?
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Some of us are meeting for some Port on Tuesday in Holborn. Could you join us there with a bottle?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I'm sorry, I missed that post. I can come to London easily.
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I'd be willing to bring one to you in Chesterfield DRT aswell.
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Come on people, show me some love?
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You guys are idiots.
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Yeah, that's an excellent way to encourage people to talk to you.davidwythe wrote:You guys are idiots.
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David, there is a forum here for 'Organising Tastings and Get-togethers'. You could always post there that you intend to attend one of the tastings, which are open to all comers, or you could even initiate one. There's a case tasting of Graham 1980 being held in London next month. A bottle of your 85 would surely make an interesting addition to that. I think you were already invited to one tasting, but you failed to reply. Please, keep things civil, and read the appropriate threads in the forum.
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I'm guessing the bridge has been burned already.djewesbury wrote:David, there is a forum here for 'Organising Tastings and Get-togethers'. You could always post there that you intend to attend one of the tastings, which are open to all comers, or you could even initiate one.