Port for sale at auction

[djewesbury]

Why so much Croft 82?

[LGTrotter]

Why so much Croft 82?

Cos it's so tasty and cheap (or at least was tasty a few years back when I ran out of it)

[djewesbury]

Gosh really?
These TNs:
2012
2011
2010
are (mostly) of the sort that an unimpressed person writes. With the exception of one or two in the 2011 tasting. And Mayson says that it 'disappointed', advising that it should be drunk up quickly...

[djewesbury]

But I am just making a judgement based on things I've read!!

[LGTrotter]

My judgement is based on a lot of bottles for a tenner each. I think Mr Broadbent was nice about it too. In fairness I think it was fading when I last had it.

[djewesbury]

My judgement is based on a lot of bottles for a tenner each. I think Mr Broadbent was nice about it too. In fairness I think it was fading when I last had it.

Do you mean a lot like an auction lot, or a lot like "I lost count"?

[LGTrotter]

Ah I see the distinction, I mean I lost count.

[djewesbury]

Excellent.

[TLW]

Why so much Croft 82?

Cos it's so tasty and cheap (or at least was tasty a few years back when I ran out of it)

Completely agree. Was very, very cheap - and pleasant, and long since consumed. That being said, given roughly similar pricing now (at FRW), I think I would buy the 1994 Graham instead.

[LGTrotter]

Why so much Croft 82?

Cos it's so tasty and cheap (or at least was tasty a few years back when I ran out of it)

Completely agree. Was very, very cheap - and pleasant, and long since consumed. That being said, given roughly similar pricing now (at FRW), I think I would buy the 1994 Graham instead.

And who could disagree with that?

[djewesbury]

Why so much Croft 82?

Cos it's so tasty and cheap (or at least was tasty a few years back when I ran out of it)

Completely agree. Was very, very cheap - and pleasant, and long since consumed. That being said, given roughly similar pricing now (at FRW), I think I would buy the 1994 Graham instead.

And who could disagree with that?

Quite. I will be buying more of that.

[idj123]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable and good value delivery firm that I can use to transport a stash of bottles I secured at the Hartleys auction last week? Their recommendation-Mailboxes, want to charge a fee in excess of £200 (including packing)!

Incidentally, mention of the Croft 82 in the previous posts reminds me that that the hammer price for a case of 12 at Drewatts yesterday was £200-which didn't seem bad value (and less than my quoted transportation quote above!).

[jdaw1]

Ask at Shiply.com.

[CPR 1]

Try Benelux - I have used them a number of times and they are generally reasonable
http://www.beneluxshipping.com/contact-us.html

[idj123]

Thanks for the responses-went with Benelux for a far more agreeable price (chap there was 'flabbergasted' by what mailboxes had quoted). Seems Benelux collect from most of the provincial auction houses. Interestingly, the chap there mentioned that they had seen a noticeable increase in Port traffic in recent times. Perhaps people are finally waking up!

[djewesbury]

Thanks for the responses-went with Benelux for a far more agreeable price (chap there was 'flabbergasted' by what mailboxes had quoted). Seems Benelux collect from most of the provincial auction houses. Interestingly, the chap there mentioned that they had seen a noticeable increase in Port traffic in recent times. Perhaps people are finally waking up!

He gives a very reasonable and fully insured service to Northern Ireland too. Do let him know that you mentioned him on the Port Forum, it can only help to inform people that they're being recommended here.

[djewesbury]

Can I suggest that we keep in touch via email / PM on upcoming auctions? Bigwoods, Straker Chadwick, Sotheby's (only one lot I can find, 6 mags of W85) and Tennants are all coming up. I have a few odd lots at each of these in mind. Let's make sure we aren't bidding against each other.

[LGTrotter]

Can I suggest that we keep in touch via email / PM on upcoming auctions? Bigwoods, Straker Chadwick, Sotheby's (only one lot I can find, 6 mags of W85) and Tennants are all coming up. I have a few odd lots at each of these in mind. Let's make sure we aren't bidding against each other.

Might do.

[djewesbury]

I'm watching Bonhams. I've watched about 25 lots. Not a single bid in the room. All to commission bids. Auctioneer looks cheesed off.

[g-man]

sotheby's and christies are two that I watch from the "international" auction houses

shoot me pm for my email

[djewesbury]

sotheby's and christies are two that I watch from the "international" auction houses

shoot me pm for my email

I'm not actually bidding today. Just observing the prices that the VP goes for, and whether it goes in the room, online or on the book.

[LGTrotter]

Am I getting old or do the prices at Strakers seem a bit on the high side this time around? Just before Christmas I suppose.

[djewesbury]

Am I getting old or do the prices at Strakers seem a bit on the high side this time around? Just before Christmas I suppose.

6 Graham 66 for 460? 12 Graham 94 for 350? Are they so bad?

[LGTrotter]

£80 a go for 66 Graham doesn't seem a steal to me. The 94 had VAT or duty to pay I think which again is not so far off retail/broker prices.

So what you're saying is I'm old?

[djewesbury]

£80 a go for 66 Graham doesn't seem a steal to me. The 94 had VAT or duty to pay I think which again is not so far off retail/broker prices.

So what you're saying is I'm old?

The VAT was on the Vesuvio I think. Which went for £155 (+ £30ish).
I'm old too. I just don't expect any bargains any more.