2 Ways to Make Money Selling Old Wine Corks & Empty Bottles

1. Sell empty wine bottles and corks as is on eBay
2. Make wine bottle/cork art and sell ’em on Etsy

1. Selling Empty Bottles and Corks on eBay

Some people have been recycling used wine corks, turning them into a wide variety of things – Stamps, Wreath, Coasters, Key Chains, and even business cardholders.

Just one step away from ending up in the garbage bin, these wine corks have been given a new lease on life by these artists and crafters who actually make money selling art they have created from “trash”

If you are one of those artists, then great, keep making money.

But if you’re not, but like the idea of making money with your old and unused wine corks, there is a way.

You can become the supplier for those artists!

1. Collect Bottles & Corks

First things first, start collecting wine bottles and corks you come across.

Ask friends and family to give theirs to you if they don’t need or want them.

You can, of course, take this one step further – ask your local restaurants and bars and see if you can pick up their empty wine bottles and corks every few days or so.

Once you have enough bottles and corks, it’s time to clean them up. Plenty of hot water and a little soap will do the trick.

2. Get ’em Listed

It’s as easy as taking a few pictures and creating a listing.

Take a look on eBay to see how successful sellers are doing it and do the same for your listings.

For example, some sellers sell their empty wine bottles in lots of 5 or 10. It allows them to sell more, faster.

How Much Can You Sell Wine Bottles & Corks on eBay?

As far as how much you can sell these things for, it really depends on a few things

If you’re selling on eBay “as is,” the average wine bottle sells for around $0.50.

Of course, fancier bottles sell for more.

And when it comes to wine corks, $0.10 per cork seems to be the norm.

2. Selling Upcycled Bottles & Corks on Etsy

If you are good at making things and don’t mind putting a little time and effort into making artwork out of your empty wine bottles and unused corks, Etsy is where you can make decent money selling ’em.

What can you make?

Take a look at wine bottles and wine corks on Etsy and you’ll find endless ideas and inspirations.

If Etsy is not your cup of tea, you can try one of many other sites like Etsy.

How Much Can You Sell These Things for?

It really depends on your art and how much people value it.

But one thing is for sure, though – You can definitely charge way more for wine bottles and corks on Etsy.

People seem to pay much more for art and “handmade” stuff on Etsy than anywhere else.

As for exactly how much, it depends on your work. How much time and effort you put into each individual artwork.

Take a look around on Etsy and price your work accordingly.

The Bottom Line

Recycling is a wonderful thing.

But recycling and making money from it is even better.

By recycling and selling empty wine bottles and unused corks, not only you do your part in keeping our planet and environment cleaner and free of trash, but you also help to keep your own wallet a little greener!