MANILA, Philippines — As sports fans begin to invest more and more in their respective fanbases, buying signature shoes, basketball cards, and the like, the hobby of collecting sports memorabilia has gotten a shot in the arm. Buying an athlete’s signed jersey, autographed posters, game-worn shoes, or even a commemorative t-shirt or pennant are slowly becoming […]
If you’re thinking of a unique hobby to take up that will pay you back with huge dividends later on, try collecting authentic sports memorabilia. Signed jerseys, autographed posters, a shoe worn by a famous athlete with his signature, a baseball thrown by a legendary player, even a commemorative t-shirt or pennant, these things have […]
MANILA, Philippines — The NBA playoffs are in full throttle, and what better way to celebrate than immortalizing your love for basketball with memorabilia of your favorite hoopers? Helping Filipino fans gain access to authentic and signed memorabilia from NBA athletes and more are Hall of Fame Authentics (HOFA) — the sole retailer of authenticated sports memorabilia […]
“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever.” Late Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant said it in a commercial back in 2011. Heroes and legends rise each year, enriching the world with their feats and incredible achievements. Not just athletes but teams, games, leagues and seasons become immortal. Special ones are etched forever in the minds […]
THE pandemic has taught people to hunker down and cocoon themselves in the safety of their homes. It has also taught them the value of savings and investments. Many Pinoys have discovered hidden talents and unlocked never before seen opportunities in the “spare time” spent in quarantine. Chefs, bakers, physical fitness instructors, fashion designers and […]
MANILA, Philippines — When we encounter significant events in our lives, we usually like to keep a memento to treasure the moment forever. And it’s the same for avid sports fans when it comes to their favorite teams and athletes — but not everyone gets the chance to attend a game and snap a picture […]
Kobe Bryant fan Ron Uy clearly remembers the day in September 2007 when the Black Mamba visited Manila. He was one of the many die-hard LA Lakers fans who lined up overnight at the Nike store in Bonifacio High Street to get a glimpse of the NBA superstar. Like the others, Ron also made the […]
DO you have extra cash and are looking to grow your money? The people behind authorized internet retailer Hall of Fame Authentics (HOFA.PH) advise to use it on signed sports memorabilia. Established in 2018 by collector friends Ron Uy, Stephen Songco, and Elvis Gutierrez, HOFA offers authentic signed sports memorabilia to the “underserved” local market. […]
An autographed illustration of Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Shot’ is available at Hall of Fame Authentics, the Philippines’ one-stop shop for authenticated sports memorabilia Filipino sports fans and collectors are in for a treat as Hall of Fame Authentics (HOFA) offers a new collection featuring autographed memorabilia by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Golden […]
MANILA, Philippines — It is every sports fan’s dream to be able to own a piece of their favorite team or their favorite player. And as fans begin to spend more and more money on sneakers and gear, memorabilia collection is also gaining momentum. With happenings in sports like Michael Jordan’s Last Dance, the untimely […]
EVERY year, fans spend more and more money on hyped sneakers, gear, and now, the return of basketball cards. Happenings in sports like the showing of Jordan’s Last Dance, the loss of Kobe Bryant and Diego Maradona and the retirement of Maria Sharapova in 2020 have made fans more sentimental, it seems. People see […]
There’s a growing demand for sports memorabilia in the country, which is why a group of friends set up “Hall of Fame Authentics.” — ANC, Gametime, May 15, 2018 (For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.) SOURCE: ABS-CBN News | May 16 2018 http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/sports/05/16/18/sports-memorabilia-collection-a-growing-business-in-ph
“Nasaan na yung kontrata?” It’s no secret that I’m a big Jeremy Lin fan. I swear to the basketball gods, I will follow whichever team he plays for. My loyalty and idolatry for him started at the height of Linsanity. That obsession carried over as he played for Houston, LA, Charlotte, and now for Brooklyn. […]
The founders of HOFA hope Filipinos will learn from their stories of battling fake signed items. TRIUMVIRATE. (from left) Tep Songco, Ron Uy and Elvis Gutierrez aim to provide Filipinos a go-to source for legit signed sports items. Photo by Beatrice Go/Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Ron Uy, Stephen Songco and Elvis Gutierrez are college […]
Like the raw canvas on which a great work of art can be painted, the right jersey or ball or pair of shoes can be imbued with incredible meaning and value for collectors of sports memorabilia. Consider one pair of Nike Kobe 7s displayed at the Nova Gallery in Pasong Tamo last night, Wednesday, May 23. A similar pair […]
Taking up a serious hobby like collecting might come off as an intimidating venture at first, especially when you’re talking about hoarding precious items like signed sports memorabilia. Whether it’s the amount of dough you have to fork in or the meticulous safekeeping it entails, there are more than enough reasons to dissuade you from buying […]
FILIPINO sports fans now have a place to purchase signed memorabilia of their favorite players and teams with the launch of the newest online store Hall of Fame Authentics (HOFA). HOFA managing partners Ron Uy, Stephen Songco, and Elvis Gutierrez said the site hofa.ph offers Pinoy sports fans a wide range of collectibles signed by their […]