{"product_id":"yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hanyu-ichiros-malt-6-of-heartshui","title":"Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Series 6 of Hearts Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003e6 of Hearts: The Most Frequently Sought Card for Completing Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6 of Hearts is a low-numbered card in the Hanyu Playing Card Series. Low-numbered cards rarely appear individually at public auctions, but due to the strong demand for complete sets, they are among the most frequently sought cards by collectors in the later stages of completing their collections. The market prices in private transactions often reflect the true demand for these types of cards better than public auctions. If you possess a 6 of Hearts, we can appraise and purchase it individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin of the Hanyu Playing Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially ceased operations in 2000. Ichiro Akuto, the third-generation owner, inherited hundreds of casks of raw whisky left by his father. Between 2005 and 2014, he progressively bottled these as single casks. The entire collection, themed after playing cards, was named Ichiro's Malt Card Series, comprising a total of 54 cards: 52 regular cards plus 2 jokers. This series is recognized as a benchmark for \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e collecting, with each card being unique and irreplaceable once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, a complete set of 54 cards sold for HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams in Hong Kong, marking the most iconic transaction record for the Card Series at a public auction. Subsequently, individual card auctions are held annually in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, indicating active trading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e6 of Hearts Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Rank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 (Hearts suit)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOften stated as 2000 distillation in series descriptions (subject to bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRefill sherry hogshead (single cask, mostly cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRarity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow to Mid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow-numbered card (2–4). Rarely appears individually at auctions, but strong demand for full sets. Private transaction prices are often higher than public market prices.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e6 of Hearts Authentication Key Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label of the 6 of Hearts features six red hearts. When distinguishing authenticity, pay attention to the consistency of the red hearts' color and their arrangement – counterfeits often show deviations in the spacing or positioning of the six hearts. During an actual assessment, the quoted price will be confirmed against the following checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAt the neck, no noticeable drop.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork \/ Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHealthy and intact.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCracked, previously opened and re-sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSix red hearts are consistent in color, with no misalignment.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUneven color, misaligned, yellowed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number \u0026 Bottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEngraved cask number matches bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCannot verify, unclear engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box \/ Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal and complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single missing item will only result in a graded discount; it can still be purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e6 of Hearts Sale Arrangements and Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInquire about the 6 of Hearts price with photos first\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e to first check if the version matches, then discuss collection arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerify the 6 of Hearts version first\u003c\/b\u003e: For the 6 of Hearts, it's not just about the vintage year, but also the box\/certificate, fill level, seal, and label condition. With complete information, the price will be closer to the actual transaction value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Questions Regarding Selling a 6 of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details most easily affect the price of a 6 of Hearts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, outer box condition, and batch rarity are most critical. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Low-numbered cards are rarely seen at auction, does that mean they're not valuable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not at all. Precisely because these cards are essential for completing a set, the demand in private transactions is stable, and prices often exceed their public auction exposure. After receiving the information, we will provide an estimated price range based on current actual transaction values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are many versions of the 6 of Hearts. How can I avoid an inaccurate estimate when asking for a price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: First, take photos of the front and back labels, seal, fill level, and accessories. Then add a photo of the bottle base or certificate. Buyers will first check the card, vintage, cask number, and label condition. Relying solely on the name can lead to a very rough estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which photo angles are most useful when sending pictures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The most critical are the front of the label (to check the arrangement of the six hearts), the fill level at the neck, the cask number on the bottle base, and the back label. Clear photos of these areas allow for a more accurate initial online estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsking for a price for the 6 of Hearts doesn't need to be overly complicated. Just take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate, then WhatsApp them to 46135750. We can then discuss collection based on the version and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cask types and completeness vary for different card ranks. You can first check the card rank before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Queen of Hearts (Hearts Q) buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97ace-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Ace of Clubs (Clubs A) buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6-%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-hanyu-ichiros-malt-6-of-spa\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 6 of Spades (Spades 6) buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-malt-10\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 10 of Clubs (Clubs 10) buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E5%B0%8F%E4%B8%91%E5%BD%A9%E8%89%B2-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Colour Joker (Colour Joker) buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pages: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003ebuyback services Description\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Model List\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 of Hearts related references:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 3 of Hearts (Hearts 3)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-malt-king\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series King of Hearts (Hearts K)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-queen\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Queen of Hearts (Hearts Q)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463517864153,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/HANYU-ICHIRO_S-MALT-6-OF-HEARTS1_2.jpg?v=1665480353","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hanyu-yuzuru-playing-cards-series-6-of-hearts-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}