This entry in the Qorxiva route log is for readers who have seen two Manchester listings side by side and wondered whether they are the same product. They are not. Manchester Sapphire Blue (SKU SS-196) and Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue (SKU SS-232) share a name, a price and a place in the range, but they are two separate SKUs with two separate product pages. Both are recorded at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs). If you are comparing them during a lunchtime research session, this record keeps the details straight.
Two Sapphire Blue Listings, One Manchester Range
The Manchester range in the Qorxiva catalogue covers the fuller-bodied red side, the lights line, the reserve line and the blue variants. The blue side of the range is positioned as the milder, smoother option, and it is where the Sapphire Blue name appears twice. The first listing is the standard Manchester Sapphire Blue. The second is the Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue, an edition that carries the UK route marker in its listing name. Both sit at the same carton price, both are in stock, and both belong to the Manchester category, which currently holds nine products. The reason this comparison exists is simple: when two listings look this similar, the SKU is the detail that separates them.
Manchester Sapphire Blue (SKU SS-196): Route Snapshot
Manchester Sapphire Blue is recorded under SKU SS-196. Its product slug is manchester-sapphire-blue, which is also the address of its product page in the catalogue. The carton price is A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), and the listing is in stock. It belongs to the Manchester category, alongside the other blue variants and the red side of the range. In the route log, SS-196 is the standard Sapphire Blue record: the listing without the UK marker, and the one most readers see first when they filter the Manchester category by the blue option. The blend positioning sits on the mild, smooth side of the range, which is what the Sapphire Blue name signals within the Manchester line-up.
Manchester UK Sapphire Blue (SKU SS-232): Route Snapshot
Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue is recorded under SKU SS-232. The product slug is manchester-united-kingdom-sapphire-blue, and the listing name carries the “United Kingdom” marker that the standard record does not. The carton price is the same A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), and the listing is also in stock. It sits in the same Manchester category and on the same mild, smooth blue side of the range. For the log, the important distinction is the SKU: SS-232 is the UK edition record, and the “United Kingdom” wording in the listing name is the visible marker that separates it from SS-196 at a glance. When the two product pages are open side by side, the SKU and the name marker are the fastest checks.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Manchester Sapphire Blue | Manchester UK Sapphire Blue |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | SS-196 | SS-232 |
| Listing name | Manchester Sapphire Blue | Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue |
| Product slug | manchester-sapphire-blue | manchester-united-kingdom-sapphire-blue |
| Carton price (10 packs) | A$195.50 | A$195.50 |
| Position in range | Blue variant, mild and smooth | UK edition of the blue variant, mild and smooth |
| Stock status | In stock | In stock |
| Category | Manchester | Manchester |
| Product page | manchester-sapphire-blue | manchester-united-kingdom-sapphire-blue |
How to Tell Them Apart Before You Check Out
Because the two listings share a name and a price, the distinction has to come from the record, not from memory. Three checks settle it in seconds:
- Check the SKU. SS-196 is the standard Manchester Sapphire Blue; SS-232 is the UK edition.
- Check the listing name for the “United Kingdom” marker. If it is present, the record is SS-232.
- Check the product page address. The slug manchester-sapphire-blue belongs to SS-196, while manchester-united-kingdom-sapphire-blue belongs to SS-232.
Both cartons are recorded at the same A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), so the price will not help you tell them apart. The SKU, the name marker and the slug will. If you are keeping a personal route log of the Manchester range, recording the SKU alongside the listing name avoids later confusion between the two blue records.
Which One Should You Pick?
With both listings at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), the decision is not about price. It is about which record matches the product you intend to compare. Readers who already track the standard Manchester Sapphire Blue listing and want the familiar blue variant without the UK marker should point to SKU SS-196. Readers who are comparing the UK-sourced edition, or who want the listing that carries the “United Kingdom” marker, should point to SKU SS-232. The blend positioning of both sits on the mild, smooth side of the Manchester range, so the practical difference is the route and the record rather than the character of the smoke. For the reader whose preference is the standard blue listing, SS-196 fits; for the reader whose preference is the UK edition, SS-232 fits.
For more Manchester route records, the Manchester category page collects all nine listings, and the earlier comparison of the UK Red and UK Sapphire Blue shows how the blue side of the UK line sits against the red side. The single-SKU records for Manchester Sapphire Blue and Manchester UK Sapphire Blue are also in the log for readers who want each route on its own page.
FAQ
Are Manchester Sapphire Blue and Manchester UK Sapphire Blue the same product?
No. They are two separate SKUs with two separate product pages: SS-196 for Manchester Sapphire Blue and SS-232 for Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue. The listing names look similar, but the SKU is different.
Do both cost the same per carton?
Yes. Both are recorded at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs).
Which SKU should I record for the UK edition?
Record SKU SS-232 for Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue. The “United Kingdom” marker in the listing name is the visual cue.
What is the difference between the two Sapphire Blue listings?
The listing name marker, the SKU, the slug and the route record. The blend positioning of both sits on the mild, smooth side of the Manchester range.
Adults 18+ only. Australia only. Not health advice.
