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Your questions about buying and<br /> selling wine

Your questions about buying and
selling wine

  1. Why trust Vins Rares Peter Thustrup to buy or sell wine?
  2. When should I sell my wine?
  3. Can I estimate the value of my cellar myself?
  4. How can you be sure that your quotations are accurate?
  5. Do you buy all types of wine? Are you looking for specific wines?
  6. What are the steps involved in buying a wine collection?
  7. Do I have to declare the sale of my wines to the tax authorities?
  8. Is it risky to sell wine on the Internet?
  9. What are your advantages over wine auctions?

  • Why trust Vins Rares Peter Thustrup to buy or sell wine?

    Vins Rares Peter Thustrup is part of the Legrand & Co group, and enjoys all the advantages of a large company with over one hundred years’ experience (stock, striking power, financial strength, etc.).

  • When should I sell my wine?

    There is no particular, predefined time to sell wine. The best time is the one you choose, for your own reasons (need for cash, changing tastes, too many wines for your storage capacity, for example).

  • Can I estimate the value of my cellar myself?

    With 35 years of experience, Vins Rares Peter Thustrup has a fine track record of buying and selling. Our expertise is diverse, and we know both young and mature wines from all regions. Our quotations are based on the history of our customers and the prices of wines in our markets. Our aim is to promote great wines. We use our internal buying and selling history, market data, competitors and/or partners to set fair prices that reflect market realities.

     

  • How can you be sure that your quotations are accurate?

    As a wine merchant, we do a lot of work when it comes to quotations. Thanks to our in-house database and extensive knowledge of the world of fine wines, we do our utmost to offer you the most accurate quotation possible.

  • Do you buy all types of wine? Are you looking for specific wines?

    We specialize in the purchase of great mature wines, but we are open to all types of wine – as long as they meet our customers’ expectations. We particularly like to source “ready-to-drink” wines, stored by collectors or enthusiasts for several years and at their peak.

     

  • What are the steps involved in buying a wine collection?

    Buying back a wine collection follows a very precise procedure, involving several stages: contact, listing, appraisal, collection, payment and sale.

  • Do I have to declare the sale of my wines to the tax authorities?

    When it comes to resale, it’s important to know that bottles of wine are taxed as movable property. If the value of the resale is less than 5,000 euros, the capital gain is tax-exempt. However, if the amount exceeds 5,000 euros, it is possible to opt for flat-rate taxation. In this case, the amount of the sale will be subject to a flat-rate tax representing 6.5% of the sale price. It is also possible to opt for capital gains taxation. The capital gain will be taxed at 19% plus 15.5% social security contributions. This solution benefits from a 5% allowance per year of ownership. After 22 years of ownership, it is tax-exempt.

  • Is it risky to sell wine on the Internet?

    Yes, it’s risky to sell wine on the Internet. You need to be cautious, and take your time before taking any steps. Be vigilant and watch out for scams!

  • What are your advantages over wine auctions?

    Our two major assets are responsiveness and purchasing flexibility. We accept to buy entire collections, even if certain wines are not “interesting”. What’s more, sales are made quickly and confidentially, and you can be sure of getting paid. Our prices are net and service included, i.e. without commission or service charges (transport, insurance).