duPont Registry

The duPont Registry is an American brand name of print classified advertising publications specializing in luxury automobiles, real estate and yachts.[1] As of 2003, their average reader had a net worth of US$2.2 million.[2] 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".[3]

duPont Registry Fine Homes

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. The firm's headquarters are in Clearwater, Florida.[4] Their former Tampa location was also home to a luxury car showroom.[5]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Stacy, Mitch (11 July 2003). "Dupont Registry Magazines Cater to the Tastes of the Rich". The Herald-Journal. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. 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.
  4. "About - duPont REGISTRY". www.dupontregistry.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. Hundley, Kris (12 September 2005). "New museum may drive car fans crazy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 1 October 2021.


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