I do not see anyone knocking on Ashford's doors wanting them to authenticate or warranty items. You see Ashford purchased an already existing E-Comers company.
(As they tried to purchase T$mebeat) T$mebeat has been created from the ground up. The caliber of people that are running T$mebeat, are in industry for years. Any who knows the jewelry and precious gems arena knows
“If you are not connected from within you are an outsider.”
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Does T$mebeat have the people, connections and experience in authentication of premier items?
April 28, 1999
T$MEBEAT.COM In Discussions With NYC Based Jewelry Firm
New York, NY-(Business Wire) AGC Americas Gold Corp.(AGC)(OTC BB:AGCFF) (VSE:AGA) (www.agcgold.com) is pleased to announce that its T$MEBEAT.COM division has entered into negotiations with a New York City based, 85-year old, jewelry manufacturing and distribution company.
The focus of discussions are aimed at obtaining exclusive Internet sales and distribution rights to fine designer jewelry lines and "signed" estate jewelry pieces from such houses as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Webb, Oscar Hyman and others. These lines would be guaranteed, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and marketed by T$MEBEAT.COM on its E-Commerce & Auction Web-Site (www.timebeat.com).
T$MEBEAT Announces Opening of its New York Show Room
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – September 13, 1999: T$mebeat.com Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its Fifth Avenue showroom in New York City. T$mebeat's affiliate, Watch Central Repair, Inc., located at 500 5 th Avenue, New York, New York, will inspect, refurbish when necessary, warrantee the condition and authenticity, and provide an accurate description of each item submitted to the T$mebeat website's Collector's Corner.
“Our Watch Central staff of skilled European watchmakers will enable us to directly offer our customers repair, authentication, and warranties on all the finest, name-brand Swiss watches, thus providing a service and reassurance that is not available on regular Internet auction sites,” commented Alexander Vileshin, president of T$mebeat.com Enterprises. Both recent-model designer watches as well as vintage watches are now being accepted by Watch Central for authentication and/or repair prior to being approved for listing in T$mebeat's Collector's Corner.
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Paragraph form July 29th 1999 news release:
Alexander Vileshin, president of Timebeat.com, Inc. said, "We are extremely pleased with the fast progress we have made in the past several months. We have assembled a great team of technicians and watchmakers with many years of experience. The customer service center provided by Watch Central Repairs, Inc. will offer tremendous support and give us an extreme advantage over our competitors. Not only will we offer the speed and ease of an e-commerce driven site, but also a state-of-the-art facility that will have unparalleled customer support and service. With our highly skilled watchmakers, we will be able to repair and provide warranties on all of the finest Swiss watches. Eventually, we will add web cameras in our service area so that anyone in the world can see the incredible and precise work that we do in our repair center, maybe even see their own watch being worked on with delicate, skilled hands."
The service center is being equipped with the most advanced repair equipment from Switzerland and Germany. The technicians will utilize a full range of equipment to repair and fully test any watch. Unlike a common service center that may change a watch battery or bracelet sizing, and return it to the customer without testing it, all watches at the Timebeat.com facility will undergo a thorough testing and quality assurance program. Vileshin added, "T$mebeat.com's customer service combined with e-commerce convenience will change the way the world looks at the Internet."
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VANCOUVER, CANADA – August 6, 1999: AGC Americas Gold Corp. (OTC: AGCFF; VSE:AGA) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, T$mebeat.com, has reached an agreement with a distributor to furnish the Timebeat.com e-commerce website with fine designer jewelry. The prestigious designer product line captures today's market trends while offering unparalleled quality and craftsmanship.
T$mebeat.com will feature such fine names as Chimento, Gregg Ruth, D'elia and Tasaki, and Philippe Charriol. Chimento is an Italian design house that specializes in distinctive necklaces, bracelets, and pendants. They are world-renowned for their signature heart-shaped pendants as well as their unique designs. Gregg Ruth is one of America's finest goldsmiths. Their designs are exquisitely elegant masterpieces using white and yellow 18-karat gold. D'elia and Tasaki is the second largest pearl manufacturer in Japan. They have a magnificent array of South Sea Pearls, Tahitian pearls, and Mabe pearls, as well as cultured pearls available in earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Philippe Charriol has grown to be an international luxury brand with multi-product lines. In addition to jewelry, Philippe Charriol offers 18-karat and stainless steel cable watches, writing instruments, eyewear, and leather goods.
The aforementioned line of jewelry has been showcased in well-known magazines such as Robb Report, Millionaire Magazine, and Town and Country. In addition, leading retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and other premium jewelry stores retail the products.
Alexander Vileshin, president of T$mebeat.com, Inc. said, "We are committed to bringing many new and exciting designers to our Internet store front to please the most discriminating consumer. The distributor agreement is an important step in establishing Timebeat.com as a premier seller of jewelry over the Web." |
