Who you're dealing with
We're two collectors, one in Louisville and one in Washington, DC. We bought bottles for years before anyone paid us to. In 2024 we made it the business.
Most of what we buy comes from someone who inherited a collection or was handed one and has no interest in drinking a bottle worth four figures. They're not collectors. They want a fair number from someone who won't disappear.
Receipts, not promises.
95 verified reviews from first-time sellers and lifelong collectors.
Real payouts, wired to real people.
Appraised, packed, and paid for with expert care.
Send your list today. Hear back tomorrow, usually sooner.
How it works
You tell us what you have. Our buyers price it against what the market is actually paying and we make an offer. If you take it, we send a prepaid, insured kit. Everything ships on our label to our facility, insured both directions. We verify every bottle against your list, and you're paid after inspection, usually within a week of first contact.
Nothing ships to us any other way, and we never ask you to send anything before the offer is agreed.
Bought & paid, recently.
Every lot below was quoted, shipped insured, and paid.
LOT 0641
LOT 0602
LOT 0561
LOT 0548
LOT 0540
LOT 0489
LOT 0468
LOT 0459
LOT 0446
LOT 0356
LOT 0306
LOT 0254Who handles it
Six people, and that's the whole company. The same handful reads your list, opens your box, checks what's inside, and sends your payment. You're not passed around.
Don’t take our word for it.
“From beginning to end, We Buy Bottles made my whole experience so simple and easy! Rob was amazing to work with. He kept me informed every step of the way! I recommend We Buy Bottles to anyone who is looking to sell vintage bottles of libations. My experience was nothing but positive!”
“Phenomenal experience. They gave me a fantastic price for my Rip Van Winkle 10 year. The process was seamless. They sent the packaging with return UPS label. I sent it to them. Quick turn around. Paid immediately. Will DEFINITELY work with them again. Highly recommend.”
“We Buy Bottles was great to work with and offered me a fair price for my bottles. I sent pics to WBB and two other firms. One was much lower, the other never even responded. Shipping was easy and I was promptly paid. I recommend them and will use them again myself.”
“We Buy Bottles provided a very fair offer for my Old Rip Van Winkle and were absolutely great to work with! The process couldn't be any easier. They supply the special box and cover the shipping cost. Payment was sent almost immediately after they received the bottle. I 100% recommend them!”
