Besides being the more comfortable option, an online wine auction is a lot cheaper. To be precise, it requires a lot less money to actually get something, which is a big thing. Plus, the added comfort and the fact that you don't feel the pressure of the crowd is something worth paying for.
Who are Online Wine Auctions Meant For?
Mainly people that don't fall for the entire fuss around live auctions and don't like going out that much. People that don't have that much money to go on live auctions and people that simply don't feel like a live auction is their thing. Also, people that aren't collection wines for the shelves, but for their own drinking pleasure. Basically, people that want to get a good deal.
The Advantages of an Online Wine Auction?
You can always do your research in advance, even have a sip of the wine you want to bid on, because you 'll probably have the chance to try it somewhere. That way you won't make a mistake before getting an entire case of the thing! After you read a considerable number of reviews you'll feel free to bid on an entire case and proudly brag afterwards that you got a good deal. And, the entire satisfaction of it is just amazing.
What to Pay Attention to?
You'll be bidding on your own time, so make sure you're tracking your own offer and the offers of other bidders so you can follow the competition. Always read the fine print. The fine print can hold information regarding shipping, additional payments and any possible prohibitions on shipping to your specific country, as in some countries shipping wine is not allowed.