Hi all, I have cleared out my late fathers wine cellar and have a bottle of Martinez Finest Vintage Port 1955 and a W&J Graham’s Vintage Port 1988 and would like to sell them on. Could you give some advice on rough value and how to sell please?
Many thanks
Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
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Re: Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
Firstly, it would be a good idea to read our standard advice for selling Port.
As for your bottles, the Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 1988 has no real value - perhaps £10? - as it is not a style that should be stored for the length of time it has been as will really just be of academic interest to whoever drinks it. Your Martinez 1955 has a retail value of around £250 if in tip-top condition and sold through a reputable wine merchant. It would probably sell for significantly less at auction.
You will see from the standard advice linked to above that a private seller is unlikely to achieve retail price and your likely return would be around half the retail price, perhaps a bit more.
Someone here might be interested so it would help to know where you are in the world?
As for your bottles, the Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 1988 has no real value - perhaps £10? - as it is not a style that should be stored for the length of time it has been as will really just be of academic interest to whoever drinks it. Your Martinez 1955 has a retail value of around £250 if in tip-top condition and sold through a reputable wine merchant. It would probably sell for significantly less at auction.
You will see from the standard advice linked to above that a private seller is unlikely to achieve retail price and your likely return would be around half the retail price, perhaps a bit more.
Someone here might be interested so it would help to know where you are in the world?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
Thanks DRT. I am in Gloucester, UK and if anybody is interested in purchasing I am open to offers.
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Re: Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
I have sent you a PM.
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Please do let us know what happened, if anything.
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Re: Martinez 1955 & Graham’s 1988 advice please
I purchased the Martinez, which is in excellent condition.
Ben was a gentleman and the transaction was smooth and straightforward with no issues.
Ben was a gentleman and the transaction was smooth and straightforward with no issues.