A Worthy New Home for a Rare Bottle: The Professional Buyback of a 1993 Kweichow Moutai

A consultation phone call from Kowloon

Last Wednesday afternoon we received a set of photos on WhatsApp. The person who sent the photo was Mr. Zhang, who lives in Kowloon and is a senior accountant. In the photo, several bottles of Kweichow Moutai with gold outer boxes, red velvet interiors and three small wine glasses are quietly placed on the table. The red ribbons on the bottle caps are still bright. This is the very classic Moutai packaging from the early 1990s.

Mr. Zhang told us that these wines were collected by his father in his early years. Recently, when he was sorting out the lockers in his study, he discovered these boxes of intact Moutai in the deepest part.

Why choose to sell? ——Out of love for treasures

When it comes to the reasons for selling, Mr. Zhang’s reasons are very pragmatic and rational. He said that he only drinks a little red wine occasionally and has no research on high-concentration baijiu. More importantly, he knows that this kind of top-notch wine has extremely high requirements on the temperature and humidity of the storage environment.

"The weather in Hong Kong is too humid and sultry, and the lockers in my building do not have constant temperature and humidity functions. I checked online and found that if the old Moutai is not stored properly, it is easy to "run away" (alcohol evaporation). As the amount of wine decreases, the value will be greatly reduced," Mr. Zhang said on the phone. "Instead of letting these good wines go to waste due to improper storage in my hands, it is better to hand them over to professionals like you and let them flow into the hands of collectors who really know how to appreciate them."

Mr. Zhang’s concept is very correct. An ordinary home environment that lacks a professional wine cellar or a constant-temperature wine cabinet can indeed cause the capsule of old wine to age and crack, resulting in damage to the wine body.

Home Appraisal: Professional and Meticulous Assessment Process

After agreeing on a time, our appraisal specialist came to Mr. Zhang’s residence with all the equipment. This is a set of Kweichow Moutai from 1993 (aged packaging version). Our specialists conducted a series of rigorous appraisals in front of Mr. Zhang:

1. Look at the capsule and red ribbon: Although they have been stored for more than thirty years, the red plastic seals of these bottles of wine are still tight, and there are no signs of artificial heating or plucking. The words "China Kweichow Moutai" on the red ribbon are clear and naturally hanging.
2. Listening and weighing: The commissioner carefully checked the fill level with a bright flashlight and weighed it using a high-precision electronic scale. Since they have been kept flat and not exposed to direct sunlight, the weight of these bottles of wine is within the normal range, and there is almost no obvious "wine leakage" phenomenon, which is very rare for Moutai in the 1990s.
3. Check accessories: The accompanying golden outer box, the red flocked inner tray and the three iconic shot glasses are all intact, and the instructions are not missing. This greatly enhances the collection value of the entire set of wines.

1993 Kweichow Moutai Market Information and Evaluation Form

In order to let Mr. Zhang clearly understand the current market conditions, we showed him the data comparison of similar products:

A quick transaction, everyone is happy

After listening to our detailed appraisal analysis and market quotation, Mr. Zhang expressed high recognition of our professionalism. The buyback value we gave was completely in line with or even slightly exceeded his expectations. The two parties signed a buyback agreement on the spot and completed the transaction immediately via bank transfer.

Before leaving, Mr. Zhang said with a smile: "Leaving professional matters to professionals, now I no longer have to worry about whether they will evaporate every day, and I feel at ease."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: I don’t know the age of the old wine at home. Can you help identify it?

A1: Of course. You only need to use your mobile phone to take high-definition photos of the wine's front label, back label, and bottle cap (top and side) and send them to our WhatsApp or WeChat, and our experts will conduct a free preliminary appraisal and valuation for you.

Q2: If old wine loses weight due to improper storage, will you still buy back it?

A2: bought back. However, the degree of "drunk wine" will directly affect the final buyback value. We will give you a reasonable and fair quotation based on the true remaining capacity of the wine. It is recommended to sell as soon as possible when signs of alcohol leakage are found to avoid further losses.

Q3: What is the transaction process? Do I need to deliver the wine to your store in person?

A3: In order to save you time and ensure the safety of wine, we provide free door-to-door identification and buyback services in Hong Kong. After confirming the price, we support cash, FPS (FPS) or bank transfer, and the settlement is in person, which is safe and fast.

Q4: In addition to Moutai, do you also buy back other alcohol?

A4: Yes, we buy various well-known baijiu (such as Wuliangye, Guojiao, etc.) at high prices, premium imported spirits (such as Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin, Macallan, Karuizawa, etc.), as well as various premium Champagne and red wines.

Let unused wines gain real value

If you also have baijiu, imported spirits or Champagne that are idle due to lack of storage conditions at home, please contact us. We promise to find the next home for your collection with the most professional vision and the most reasonable price.

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