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Before relocating, build a bottle-by-bottle wine inventory before discussing versions, condition or handover. This is more reliable than guessing a price before the producer, wine, fill level, accessories and provenance are documented.
How to use this illustrative scenario
Scope note: this illustrative scenario explains the order of checks. It does not refer to a particular customer or completed transaction.
This relocation scenario first establishes the quantity, identity and storage risks, then identifies bottles that need additional photographs or physical inspection. It makes no assumption about authenticity, price or final destination.
Start with an inventory that does not involve cleaning
- 1. Estate/producer and wine.
- 2. Vintage or year and volume.
- 3. Front and back labels and bottle-base markings.
For several bottles, use identifiers such as A01 and A02. Place the number card beside the bottle or outer box, never on the label, capsule, cork or original packaging. For each number, photograph the overall item, front, back, markings, accessories and defects separately.
Describe condition on a consistent basis
- Fill level.
- Closure and signs of leakage.
- Labels, wooden case and storage records.
Keep the bottle sealed. Do not replace the cork, clean the label or add a replacement label. Photograph the front and back labels, neck, fill level, bottle base and wooden case separately.
Separate known, unknown and pending items
The completed inventory shows which records are complete, which versions remain unverified and which condition issues may require further inspection. Photographs, stories or online asking prices do not prove that a transaction occurred. Match the producer, vintage, volume, provenance and condition to every bottle; scores or transaction data from another vintage cannot replace physical evidence.
Frequently asked questions about a pre-relocation wine inventory
Can wording on the packaging replace the bottle’s own markings?
No. An outer box may be missing, mismatched or paired later. Cross-check the producer and wine, vintage, volume, front and back labels, and bottle-base markings.
Does this illustrative scenario represent a completed transaction?
No. It demonstrates a common inventory process and is not a customer testimonial, transaction price or proof of an actual sale.
Does a normal fill level establish reliable provenance and storage?
No. Match the producer, vintage, volume, provenance and condition to every bottle; scores, online asking prices or another vintage’s transaction data cannot substitute for physical evidence. Versions, condition and market evidence change over time, so this page uses only information verifiable on the enquiry date.
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Create a record for each item
For a relocation inventory, assign each bottle a unique number and match it to the name, key markings, overall condition, accessories and visible anomalies. Do not clean, repair or separate original components merely for record-keeping. You can send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Any final conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
