{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-17nian-si-ji-hua-niao-xian-ding-ban","title":"Buyback of HIBIKI Hibiki 2017 Four Seasons Flower and Bird Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Hibiki 17 Year Old Seasonal Flowers and Birds Limited Edition difficult to complete as a set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hibiki 17 Year Old Seasonal Flowers and Birds Limited Edition is not a single product, but rather a series of collectible whiskies released in batches by Suntory, themed around the traditional Japanese \"spring, summer, autumn, and winter.\" The four bottles were issued at different times, each corresponding to different floral and bird artwork. Collecting all four bottles is far more challenging than acquiring any single bottle. Precisely because they were \"released in batches, each with limited availability,\" the market scarcity of a complete set is the true value of this limited edition, and the most valuable asset for sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hibiki Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt. It is crafted by the master blender, who carefully selects malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and then blends them with grain whisky from Chita. The precise balance of these three components is central to Hibiki's flavor profile. For art-themed limited editions like the Seasonal Flowers and Birds, the liquid inside is the same as the regular edition. What truly differentiates their valuation are factors not found in regular editions, such as the artistic bottle design, release batches, and the completeness of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Theme Correspondence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Theme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry Blossoms, Nightingale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePink-toned artwork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCarp, Iris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-green-toned artwork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple Leaves, Deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-red-toned artwork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCrane, Snow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite-blue-toned artwork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe themes and patterns for each batch may vary slightly. Before selling, please verify the actual pattern on your bottle with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarket Price Difference Between Single Bottles and Complete Sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Demand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndividual Bottles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the theme, rarer seasons command a higher premium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be sold individually, no need to wait for a complete set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-Season Combination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly higher premium than single bottles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIf you have two seasons, you can sell them together.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree-Season Combination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificant premium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is recommended to complete the fourth season before selling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Four-Season Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly sought after by series collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is recommended to sell along with the original four-season box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting Buyback Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Completeness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete four seasons, with original box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing seasons, missing box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtistic Bottle Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete pattern, no scratches, no fading.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eArtwork wear, bottle scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabels and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear front and back labels, unbroken seal, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowed or peeling labels, previously unsealed, leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFull fill level, close to the bottle shoulder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNoticeable drop in fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhatsApp photo for initial estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Take five photos (front, back, neck fill level, bottom, outer box) and send them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a reference price range the same day. If you have more than one bottle, it's recommended to photograph all seasons together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVerify batch and completeness\u003c\/b\u003e: We compare each season's theme and release batch, cross-reference with current market trends, and provide a fair valuation for single bottles or complete sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-door or in-store collection\u003c\/b\u003e: Appointments for on-site appraisals or store appraisals can be made for Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. After confirming the item's condition on the spot, payment will be settled immediately via cash or FPS, with full confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will a complete set be significantly higher than the sum of four individual bottles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be a certain premium, the extent of which fluctuates depending on the demand from series collectors for that week. If you're only missing one season to complete the set, it's usually worth acquiring it before selling, as the total value of a complete set is generally higher than selling four bottles separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What if the four-season box is lost, is it still considered a complete set?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour complete bottles without the box can still be treated as a complete set, but the premium will be slightly lower than with the box. We recommend checking storage corners first, as having the complete box significantly helps with the valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is it worth buying if I only have one or two seasons?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is. Single bottles are quoted based on the market demand for their theme. Rarer seasons themselves have a premium, so there's no need to wait until you complete all four seasons to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp for instant quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is often a significant price difference between Hibiki series of the same vintage but different batches and label versions. Below are the Hibiki models we currently prioritize for buyback, to help you identify the market range for your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E6%9F%B4%E5%9E%B3%E6%A1%9C%E6%96%87%E9%9D%A2%E5%8F%96%E7%93%B2%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHigh-Price Buyback Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki Color-Enameled Shibagaki Cherry Blossom Faceted Gourd Bottle Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-2022%E5%B9%B4%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%8C\"\u003eHibiki 2022 Limited Edition (Parallel) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF12%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHibiki 12 Floral and Bird Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E9%A2%A8%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9C%96%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-yaki Old Kutani Style Flowers and Birds Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market trends for other vintages and versions of Hibiki, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hibiki buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Model List\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44016463577305,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/17_-_-_-Hibiki-17-Japanese-Whisky.jpg?v=1691398167","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-17nian-si-ji-hua-niao-xian-ding-ban","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}