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UK vs EU Lot Guide

At Wine Auctioneer, making our auctions accessible to customers worldwide is a top priority. With locations across the UK and Europe, we make it easy to ship and receive bottles to and from wine lovers around the world.   

Our regional locations allow us to serve more people, build more connected shipping networks, and provide tailored support.

To help you navigate our auctions, each lot is marked with an icon indicating whether it’s being sold from the UK or the EU. 

This UK vs EU Lot Guide explains what those icons mean for you, depending on your location and delivery destination.  Please select the tab below that corresponds to your location and intended delivery destination.

United Kingdom

Lot sold from UK office

  • No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
  • However, UK VAT applies to all other fees and/or surcharges.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.

Lot sold from UK Office with VAT

  • UK VAT will be added at checkout, as this lot is being sold by a business.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.

Lot sold from EU office:

  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local UK rules which will apply on the import of items from the EU to UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.
EU

Lot sold from EU office

  • No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
  • However, the Dutch duty rate applies to all other fees and/or surcharges, as the goods are processed through our EU operations in the Netherlands.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.

Lot sold from UK office

  • If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT will apply to the storage value.
  • If your bottle is shipped to an EU address, UK VAT will not apply.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lot sold from UK office with VAT

  • If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT is  applied to the hammer price.
  • If your bottle is shipped to an EU address, UK VAT will not apply.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

 

Rest of World

Lot sold from the UK office

  • If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT is applied to the storage value.
  • If your bottle is shipped outside of the UK, UK VAT will not apply.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lot sold from the UK office + VAT

  • No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
  • However, UK VAT applies to all other fees and/or surcharges.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lot sold from the EU office

  • No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
  • Local tax in your home country may apply.
  • Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
  • Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the EU. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Shipping and Fees

Before bidding, please refer to our shipping information and buyers fees and payment terms. Important information to check before bidding includes the delivery options and shipping costs for your country, as well as any country specific customs, duties or fees.

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Our regional and international offices uphold our commitment to delivering the exceptional service our clients expect:

  • Access to a world-class selection of wine
  • Dedicated, expert support for sellers
  • Local language assistance and professional advice
  • Reliable services tailored to international clients

This global network allows us to connect buyers and sellers worldwide, ensuring the broadest reach across the wine community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a UK+VAT lot is selected to be shipped outwith the UK at the point of order payment, VAT is not required and will not be applied to the order.

If a UK+VAT lot remains in the UK - either shipped to a UK address, collected from our Perth office or stored in our UK storage service, then the 20% VAT will be applied to the Hammer Price and Buyer Charges. If your order is in storage with us and you choose to ship to a destination outside the UK at a later date, the VAT can be refunded. Please note, the VAT can only be refunded in this scenario if delivery is complete within 90 days of the original payment date. 

Wine Auctioneer makes it easy for wine enthusiasts and collectors worldwide to buy and sell fine wines through our monthly online auctions.

For Sellers:

  • Our expert Client Service team provides free valuations and support on safely getting your bottles to our offices in Perth, Utrecht or London.
  • Once received, your bottles are authenticated, professionally photographed, and listed in the next available auction (or an auction of your choice).
  • After the auction closes, you’ll receive payment within 21 working days, with seller fees deducted from the final amount.

For Buyers:

  • Browse and bid on an exceptional selection of wines from around the world.
  • If you win, you’ll be notified by email and have 72 hours to complete payment.
  • Choose to have your bottles shipped, stored, or collected. Buyer fees are applied at checkout.

 

Whether you’re selling rare vintages or looking for your next great bottle, our online auctions provide an effortless, trusted, and exciting way to buy and sell fine wine online.

You can store your bottles with Wine Auctioneer for as long as you like! Storage is charged at 3% (ex. VAT) of the bottle's hammer price for the first 90 days. After this, storage is charged at 1% (ex. VAT) for every 30 days your bottles are in storage with us.

Please note: there is a minimum storage fee of £5 per order (per 30 day period).

For full details, please visit our Storage page.

 

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