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ZachNYC
Wine auction sites......who do you use, if any?
I used to buy from Wine Bid. However, it seems that they start the "auction" at or near retail pricing, thus removing the idea of a real auction. I've been looking into Wine Commune. Has anyone had any luck here?
3 months ago
Dominus
Hi Zach: I am registered on both sites and I really like Wine Bid but agree, recently the prices are not that inviting. I'm writing it off as over time, it has become more popular and there are more people bidding who are willing to spend more money on good wines.
I have been with Wine Commune longer but use it sparingly. I don't like the setup of the site and just looks kind of amateurish to me so I stay away.
Personally, I stick with WineBid though buy only some off-the-wall wine that is not on everyone's radar which is hard to do.
Just my 2 cents
3 months ago
ZachNYC
Thanks D. I agree with your assessment of Wine Commune. I think that's what my hesitation was about jumping in on some auctions.
As for WineBid, I have a hard time being involved in an auction when the opening bid is darn close to retail. I guess I was hoping that there would be something else similar to what WineBid USED to be. I got some great deals on great bottles from them and didn't mind paying the buyers premium. But now, with the starting bids where they are, plus the premium, I may as well go to my local money pit and buy it there.
3 months ago