You can obtain catalogs for our upcoming auctions by downloading a free PDF from our website or by filling out the catalog request form and faxing it to 914.206.4544

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A parcel is a sequence of lots carrying the same estimates and consisting of the same type, quantity, and bottle size. In this type of sale, the buyer of the first lot of a parcel of wine will have, at the discretion of the auctioneer, the option to take any or all further lots in the parcel for the same price.

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The prices listed in the catalog are values estimated by our auction specialists based on extensive research of market value, retail value, release price, recent auction prices at Zachys as well as our competitors, and a number of other factors. We cannot predict where the hammer will fall, these are merely estimates. In deciding where to bid, we suggest that you consider how much you are willing to spend on a particular bottle, including the buyer's premium.

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All Zachys auctions are open to the public. You only need to register in order to bid; spectators are welcome to attend. Lunch is available only for registered bidders. It is perfectly fine to register on the day of the sale. However, pre-registering saves you time at the registration table.

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Invoices are mailed to successful bidders as soon as results are confirmed after the auction. Please feel free to contact a ZWA customer service associate at (914)448-3026 or auction@zachys.com for more information. A full listing of auction results is posted on www.zachys.com after the sale.

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No. If you do not know your client number or have never bid with Zachys before, you can be registered as long as you provide billing and shipping addresses, telephone numbers, and valid credit card information.

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No. The collection and delivery form is designed to be filled out post auction. Instructions will not be processed until ZWA has received payment in full for the sale in question.

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Credit card information is sufficient for all bid requests totaling less than $20,000. Bid requests amounting to more than $20,000 require bank information as well.

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Yes. Zachys Wine Auctions will accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. All charges are subject to acceptance by Zachys Wine Auctions and the applicable credit card company. In the event a charge is not approved, Buyers nevertheless remain liable for all amounts owed. Credit card purchases may not exceed $10,000.

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Zachys Wine Auctions has warehouse facilities in White Plains, New York and North Hollywood, California. If wine is purchased at an auction in New York, the wine will be shipped from our White Plains facility, and if purchased at an auction in Los Angeles, it will be shipped from our North Hollywood facility. Shipping rates and delivery restrictions vary from state to state – please refer to our Buying & Bidding Information for complete information on this subject. To arrange for shipping and collection, download our Collection and Delivery Form. *Buying wine at auction on either coast has never been so easy! Please note that Zachys Wine Auctions now offers a consolidated truck from East to West after New York auctions and from West to East after Los Angeles auctions. To arrange to have your purchases included on our consolidated truck, please contact Jermaine Stone at JStone@zachys.com or 914.313.2308.

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All successful bidders must contact a customer service associate to arrange the collection and delivery of their purchase.

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Zachys operates on a 72 hour turn around time. However, during the first week after the sale, due to the high volume of requests for shipments, it may take longer than 72 hours for instructions to be processed. Please note that invoices of 15 lots or more may take longer to process.

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We can ship entire lots to multiple addresses. However, it is against Zachys policy to split lots. A lot can be delivered to one place and one place only.

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Unfortunately, you cannot make changes to shipping instructions once they have been submitted. In order to meet our advertised turn around time, we begin executing shipment instructions as soon as they are received. Therefore, any changes will only complicate the process. Please be aware that sales tax is charged based on the shipping end point of the wine. Any purchases delivered to CA or NY will be subject to all applicable taxes.

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We have no problem making arrangements to have your wine shipped overseas. We have several trusted freight forwarders that deliver wine all over the world.

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We offer ground, 2-day air, and next day air service through UPS, Fed-Ex, and DHL. Additionally, we also offer fully licensed temperature-controlled trucking, or you can also pick up your auction purchases at either of our locations if you so desire. *Buying wine at auction on either coast has never been so easy! Please note that Zachys Wine Auctions now offers a consolidated truck from East to West after New York auctions and from West to East after Los Angeles auctions. To arrange to have your purchases included on our consolidated truck, please contact Jermaine Stone at JStone@zachys.com or (914)313-2308.

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New York Fine Wine Storage is our temperature controlled on-site storage facility. Auction purchases will be stored free of charge for the first 30 days after the auction from which the wine is purchased.

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The first step is to contact us with your inventory. Please include vintages, bottle sizes, producer names, vineyard designations, and quantities, and either email your list to consignments@zachys.com or fax it to (914)206-4544. One of our specialists will value the collection and contact you to discuss bringing your wine to auction.

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Yes! In fact, this is often a sign that the wines have been stored in properly damp conditions.

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While we do not offer insurance valuations as one of our standard services, please call (914)448-3026 to speak with an auction specialist about your options.

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The first thing you need to do is register. There is a button to “register” on the home page. Here you will need to fill out your billing information, shipping address, shipping preferences and credit card information. Once your account is set up, you can just sign in and start bidding.

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If you select “Send to Storage,” your wines will be automatically moved to our New York Fine Wine Storage warehouse. If you already have an account, your auction purchases will be added to your current inventory. If you do not have an account, one will be set up for you automatically. Visit http://www.nyfws.com/ to learn more about our state- of-the-art wine storage facility.
If you select “Ship Automatically,” your wines will be sent to your designated shipping address between two and four weeks after the auction closes. If you need expedited service, please contact our customer service team at auction@zachys.com or 914-448-3026. You will be notified via email with a tracking number when your wines ship.

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If you choose “Scarsdale” your wines will be available at our retail store located in Scarsdale Village at 16 East Parkway, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
If you choose “White Plains” your wines will be available at our New York Fine Wine Storage facility located at 39 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606.
You will be notified via email when your wines are ready to be picked up.

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The prices listed are values estimated by our auction specialists based on extensive research of market value, retail value, release price, recent auction prices, and a number of other factors.

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The proper increments are listed below. Please not that these are for internet auction only. Our live auction increments are slightly modified.
$0-$100: by $10s, i.e., $10, 20, 30…
$100-$500: by $20s, i.e., $100, 120, 140…
$500-$1000: by $50s
$1000-$2000: by $100s
$2000-$5000: by $200s
$5000-$10,000: by $500s
$10,000-$20,000: by $1000s
$20,000-$50,000+: by $2000s

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When bidding, you have the option either to simply bid the next increment, or to specify a maximum bid that may be higher than the current bidding level of the lot. If you bid two or more increments above the current bid, our system will automatically continue to bid for you if there is additional competition on the lot, up to your maximum. Should someone outbid your maximum bid, you will be alerted via email that “you have been outbid.” If you wish to compete further, you can do so at any time up until the auction closes.

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At the top of the page is a section called “My Auctions”. From here, just select “My Bids”. From the “My Bids Sheet” tab you will be able to view and change all of your current bids.

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All of our internet auctions close on the last Sunday of the month at exactly 9pm Eastern time. You can place bids at any time, from the moment the auction opens until the close.

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There are various search methods at the top of the screen. You can perform keyword searches, or filter by country, region, lot number, wine name, format and vintage. For a condensed list of every wine in the sale with lot numbers, you can download the auction index

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You will receive an email confirmation listing all of your winning lots, the hammer prices and the total with buyer’s premium. The credit card you registered with will be charged automatically for your winning lots when the auction closes. If you prefer to pay by check or wire transfer, please contact Zachys at (914) 448-3026 or auction@zachys.com within 48 hours of the close of the sale.

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Depending on the shipping method you selected when registering, your wines will either be automatically sent to your NYFWS account, available for pickup at our Scarsdale or White Plains location, or shipped to your designated address two to four weeks after the auction closes. You will be notified via email with a tracking number when your package ships, so please be sure to check your spam filters. Please keep in mind that adult signatures are always required.

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