Of course, there are no guarantees. To be accepted for auction, wine must have been properly stored, which can be costly. And there's the possibility the bubble may burst. They buy carefully and early, sometimes through wine futures, sold before wines are released. They drink most of what they buy but figure if they sell a few bottles along the way, it's a bonus.
People forget that.
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