I’m trying to find the gimmick here, but I don’t seem like I’m spotting one. This auction hammers in 23hrs and the starting bid for most of these lots is $2. These ship from the DC side of Brentwood/Benchmark.
Does someone else see something here I’m missing? Are these wines really gonna go for like $16+20%?
I don’t think you are missing anything. I scrolled through the first 30 lots and most of it was unrecognizable stuff. If you want drinker deals, this look like a decent place to put your money. I wouldn’t overpay for anything though.
Honestly, they are doing what I think most auction houses should be doing with wines of this caliber- making sure it sells and finds a new home. When you have to offer this stuff over and over again, it’s costly.
Looked it over, mostly older vintages (circa 1990’s), and not top stuff…bargain hunters with a penchant for risk and old musty vino may enjoy…any known brands/ratings are getting bid up quickly. I’ll pass…