Current Updates
CHRISTMAS UPDATE 2024
We would like to encourage all our customers, but in particular those based in the US and Worldwide, that if you wish to buy bottles for Christmas that you should attempt to win them in our current 161st Auction.
Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee any bottles won in the December Auction (162nd) will be delivered on time for Christmas. Obviously we will endeavour to deliver as many as possible in the time available to us but due to the closure of our couriers at this time of year there will be time constraints applied.
We will be applying cut off dates in December to prevent your bottles being sat in a 3rd party’s warehouse, instead we will keep them in-house where we can ensure their safety under proper conditions of storage. As always we will try to ensure that we limit the disruption that the time limitations may throw up.
After the Christmas shutdown we will not recommence shipping until the 6th of January due to the localised Public Holidays here in Glasgow.
PAYMENT UPDATE
Due to increasing levels of fraud we are no longer able to accept JCB cards as a method of payment. We will also no longer make payments using Paypal, we are happy to offer alternative payment methods please contact us if you are unsure of the options available.
US customers
We have been experiencing some delays with US customs over the last week and this looks like it will last for the next couple of weeks. We are monitoring this and shipments are moving slowly through. This is outwith our control and we ask for your patience as we wait for the tracking information for you. We will update you as soon as have the relevant information for your shipment.
Singapore - GST
Singapore based customers please note GST of 9% will now apply to buyers premium for non-gst registered customers, No VAT applies on the hammer price of your bottles and local customs tax and fees continue to be payable upon import based on your commercial invoice. Please ensure you update your tax information from within your My SWA account.
UK SHIPPING - REMOTE AREA CHARGES
Where couriers charge a ‘remote area’ surcharge within the UK this will be incorporated into your shipping quote. Postcodes starting AB, CA, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, LA, PA, PH, TR and ZE may incur the remote area charge and auto-checkout will no longer be available for some postcodes within these areas. If you live in an affected postcode a custom quote will be created for you manually and we strongly encourage shipments of 5 bottles or more for more economical shipping.
FUEL CHARGES
Please note that in response to increasing fuel costs couriers may charge additional fees for European and world-wide shipments, where this is this case this will be advised on your custom quote for your shipment.
Important information
Due to import regulations we cannot currently ship to Sweden, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, Spain and Estonia. There also continues to be potential difficulties shipping to a handful of countries within Europe so please check your local customs regulations and rules on alcohol imports prior to bidding. If you have an outstanding order here with us please contact us to discuss your options.
We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available please check back often for updates.
Best wishes from all at Team SWA.