A valuation is the natural first step when considering a sale. It is a step we strongly encourage — because it brings clarity to a decision that should always be considered, and because it shapes every conversation that follows.
What a valuation may help you understand
- the likely market position of your wines or spirits
- whether your collection is suited to auction, the Wine Store, Private Sales, Client Services, or a combination
- how condition, rarity and provenance may shape value
How to begin
Three further articles will guide you, depending on what you are seeking:
- For a sense of likely market value, and the information that helps our specialists shape an estimate, see Valuing your wines and spirits.
- For a quick look at the market history of a particular wine, see Using the LANGTONS valuation tool.
- For formal valuations — for insurance, probate, family settlement or financial planning — see Valuations for insurance, probate and family settlement.
Worth knowing
A preliminary estimate is offered as a guide, not a guaranteed sale price, and not a guarantee that the wines will be accepted for sale. Final acceptance, catalogue description and likely outcome depend on physical inspection and prevailing market conditions.