duPont REGISTRY is an American luxury lifestyle brand and high-end automobile digital marketplace founded in 1985. Originally established as a luxury lifestyle magazine, duPont REGISTRY has evolved to become a digital platform for luxury items, while maintaining its prestigious print publication.[1]
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Type of site | Online marketplace |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Owner | Motorsport Network |
| Created by | Thomas L. duPont Steven B. Chapman |
| URL | dupontregistry |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
| ISSN | 0890-362X |
History edit
The original idea was conceived and presented to Thomas L. duPont by Steven B. Chapman and Clinton W. Sly. Thomas duPont bought one-third of the company and he provided the initial funding. Chapman, Sly and duPont were equal owners. Ronald Barreto was the first employee and continues to work at the firm.[citation needed] The firm's headquarters are in Clearwater, Florida.[2] Their former Tampa location was also home to a luxury car showroom.[3] As of 2003, their average reader had a net worth of US$2.2 million.[4] The flagship publication is duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles, which launched in 1985. Other titles include duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Homes, duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Boats, and duPont Registry Tampa Bay. Their web presence has been described as a "rich man's Craigslist".[5]
In December 2021, duPont REGISTRY became part of the Motorsport Network.[6]
References edit
- ^ Johnson, Robert (14 October 1998). "Catalog May Hold a Clue To the Economy's Future". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "About - duPont REGISTRY". www.dupontregistry.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Hundley, Kris (12 September 2005). "New museum may drive car fans crazy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Stacy, Mitch (11 July 2003). "Dupont Registry Magazines Cater to the Tastes of the Rich". The Herald-Journal. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Salinas, Rebecca (14 October 2015). "25 things San Antonians can buy on duPont Registry, the rich man's Craigslist". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "DUPONT REGISTRY SECURES SECOND AND FINAL ROUND OF SERIES A FINANCING". AP NEWS. 8 March 2022.
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