Re: Same Retailer, Different Name - Companies with Multiple Websites
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:06 am
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------yinzburgher wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:15 am Adding one more. TheJohnP recently posted a deal from a site I wasn't familiar with before, called Wristclocks. After looking at their site and inventory, it became very clear that it is the same as Watches and Beyond, a retailer I was familiar with that also happens to be a vendor on Walmart's site. And it turns out the companies share the same address and suite too. And when you're both selling the S.T. Dupont Defi Star Wars Palladium Ballpoint Pen Black Ink Medium Limited Edition 405811 at the exact same price, I think it's safe to say you might be the same company.
----------yinzburgher wrote: ↑Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:49 pm
FINKLE IS EINHORN. WATCHSAVINGS IS JOMASHOP!
There have been a few instances over the years in which I have been browsing watch retailers' online inventory and I've had one of these "Aha!" moments when I realized that two or more different websites actually belong to the very same company or retailer. I'm not talking about how a company like Certified Watch Store also has an ebay store that goes by more or less the same name. I'm talking about a company that has two or more distinct names (eg. Upscale Time = clearinghousesales). So I thought it might be helpful to make a list. Some of these are well-documented and others less so. If you know of any that should be added to the list, please comment below or message me and I'll add them. All of the names below contain a link. I don't know how many of these are out there but I'm sure there are some that I've missed here. Thanks.
Jomashop = Timepiece = World of Watches = The Watchery = WatchSavings on Amazon
Gemnation = sigmatime on eBay = Perfect Timing on Amazon
Upscale Time = clearinghousesales on eBay
Certified Watch Store = Flying Fashion on Amazon
Creation Watches = Down Under Watches = Zeta Watches
Sky Watches = Sports Watch Store = Shop-Online.Watch
Red Deer Watches = AUS Watches = NZ Watches
Bezali = Watchingo
Watches2U = Chris Elli
Watches & Beyond = Wrist Clocks
Tyme-Global = kriswatches on ebay
Skywatches = ultimate-watches on ebay
Thanks, I think you're right. I mentioned that in the post linked below but didn't add it bc I wanted to go back and look at it. I guess I forgot. I'll make sure I update the list soon. Also, kriswatches got back to me to confirm they are in fact the same company as Tyme-Global but the ebay account is "operated by a different team."The Sultan of SoWhat wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:53 pm I believe Bezali is also watchwave on Ebay (based on comparison of products and prices).
I'll add Ashford = watchgooroo = Discount Watch Store in part based on your post HERE and on some experiences of other forum members. I also just messed around with adding some Jacques Lemans and some other watches to my cart as well and it showed the same exact numbers of inventory. I'll hopefully post more info about it in the near future. If anybody feels there is a chance these 3 retailers ARE NOT the same, feel free to post here about why you think that as well. Also a note to myself that feltharg posted HERE that watcheshalfprice and officialwatchdeals are the same company. [mention]feltharg[/mention] could you elaborate on why you say they are the same company?
feltharg wrote:watcheshalfprice and officialwatchdeals:
bought two bulovas and one citizen.
came in exact same boxes, packaging, labels, origin codes, addresses, paperwork inside looked identical with only the first line in the left header different / ooe was "eBay - OB" the other one "eBay - WHP".
the feedback they gave me on ebay for the transaction sounded almost identical.
they might be two different companies and even have different inventory (i didnt check) - like really low grade refurb go to WHP (according to my experience ) but they definitely sahre the operation in terms of staff and warehouse.
I have suspected the same for some time but have not been diligent on the necessary research. Their inventory is not identical in terms of same product on both sites at the same time, but I think everything else is adding up.feltharg wrote:watcheshalfprice and officialwatchdeals:
bought two bulovas and one citizen.
came in exact same boxes, packaging, labels, origin codes, addresses, paperwork inside looked identical with only the first line in the left header different / ooe was "eBay - OB" the other one "eBay - WHP".
the feedback they gave me on ebay for the transaction sounded almost identical.
they might be two different companies and even have different inventory (i didnt check) - like really low grade refurb go to WHP (according to my experience ) but they definitely sahre the operation in terms of staff and warehouse.
Not sure but that would be good to know bc that seller usually has competitive prices and they have good feedback. They ship from Voorhees, NJ and have a Bonanza seller account as well. I just sent them a message through Bonanza. I'll let you know if I hear back.