How it Works

The basics of buying and selling on WannaWhisky

WannaWhisky connects private collectors and enthusiasts through a structured, secure, and transparent marketplace flow.

  1. Account registration

    Start by registering and completing the onboarding steps. That is enough to buy and sell. WannaWhisky is for private individuals, which you confirm when you register. Verifying your identity is a further step: it shows other members who they are dealing with, and it is what lets buyers choose Buyer Protection on your listings, so that they have paid before you ship and are more willing to go ahead.

  2. Create or explore listings

    Sellers publish listings with clear photos, accurate details, and an asking price — photos of the bottle are read to pre-fill most of the form, and the catalog, the barcode lookup and plain typing all reach the same result. Buyers browse the marketplace and request an offer on any listing.

  3. Requesting and responding to offers

    Buyers may request an offer with or without a price suggestion. If a suggestion is included, the seller can accept, decline, or counter. Every seller response must include a realistic shipping estimate so both parties know the full cost.

  4. Agreeing on the final price

    When both parties confirm the price and the shipping conditions, an order is created. The buyer chooses how to pay: directly to the seller, or with Buyer Protection, where the buyer pays on WannaWhisky and the money is held until the bottle has arrived.

  5. Packaging and shipping

    Once the order exists, the seller either hands the bottle over in person or ships it, following our detailed shipping instructions. Following them precisely protects both the item and the seller’s position should a dispute arise.

  6. Delivery and confirmation

    Once the package arrives, the buyer checks the item and confirms if everything is correct.

    • If the buyer is satisfied, the order is complete. On a Buyer Protection deal the money goes to the seller 7 days after delivery, unless the buyer has reported a problem, or straight away if the buyer releases it with All good, release payment.
    • If the buyer is not satisfied, WannaWhisky facilitates structured resolution so both sides are treated fairly.

The process is designed to be predictable, transparent, and secure for all participants, regardless of prior experience with online whisky transactions.