⚠️ 6 Wine Club Gotchas to Watch For
- Minimum Shipment Commitment: HIGH "Minimum 4 shipments required." Must receive/pay for multiple shipments before cancellation allowed—often $200-500+ total commitment
- Shipping State Restrictions: HIGH Wine shipping laws vary by state. Moving to a restricted state doesn't excuse your commitment—you still owe for shipments you can't receive
- Auto-Ship with Limited Skip Options: MEDIUM Wine ships automatically on schedule. May only allow 1-2 skips per year before membership is cancelled or charged anyway
- No Returns on Wine: MEDIUM Once shipped, wine typically cannot be returned—even if you don't like it. "Satisfaction guaranteed" may only mean replacement, not refund
- Price Increases Between Shipments: MEDIUM Initial shipment at promotional rate, then prices increase significantly. "Valued at $X" marketing versus actual retail value
- Adult Signature Required: MEDIUM Someone 21+ must sign for every delivery. Multiple failed delivery attempts may result in restocking fees or returned shipments charged to you
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