Last December 9 2009, I was able to get a hold of one of the rarest magazines in the Philippines. That would be the very first issue of FHM Philippines or better known as FHM#1. It took me almost 10 years before I could hold one and call it mine.
To begin with, I started collecting FHM during my college days particularly during my final semester. I was contemplating back then which magazine should I collect. Then I stumbled upon this issue (FHM #4) at SM Manila and I really liked the content. for only 100php, it was really worth it, nevermind getting hungry at times. After getting FHM #4, I started to look for past issues. However, I only got issues 2 and 3 since all bookstores I've been through, they mentioned that it (FHM #1) already sold-out.
As years go by, I still continue to collect FHM and on December 9, I got an SMS from a friend's contact. He was selling his spare FHM #1 for 2000php. He even mentioned that the magazine was in very near mint condition. Without hesitation, I decided to meet-up with the seller and checked the Magazine thoroughly before considering it mine. All mine! XD
I went home so delighted that after almost 10 years, my FHM collection is now complete. Here are some pictures that I've took from my delirious camera.
My next target is to win the entire FHM Collection =P
I have all the Collectors ed. Hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteI seldom read FHM, but I have lots COSMOPOLITAN copies na. Love them! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Collecting something is very similar to treasure hunting.
ReplyDeletehahaha, ang hot ng kino-collect mo ser. mga hot materials :D Wala kasi kaming ganyang mag sa bahay, kahit na puro kami lalake. Mahirap na, 6 and 4 years old pa mga anak ko :D
ReplyDeleteHaha Idk what to say actually. XD I never bought one pa :DD
ReplyDeletewow. ikaw na talaga. binili talaga ang first issue. :)
ReplyDeleteako naman.. haha.. ang goal ko lang is magkaroon ng iba't-ibang vogue regardless of issue. like i have vogue us, vogue taiwan, vogue australia.. etc :)
If you're dedicated to collect a thing. You will try every thing to complete your collections.
ReplyDeleteHehe Interesting collection :-D
ReplyDeleteOne of my brother is also collecting FHM.Collecting stuff is a good hubby ,my hubby is into coin collecting.Looking and bidding makes him occupied during his day off.P2000 was a good deal to complete your collection.
ReplyDeleteHooray! You've completed your collection... Nice one! =)
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought she was an uptight Bella Swan, lol... Congratulations on acquiring FHM#1. That's a nice hobby or I'm just biased because we have similar likes ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead.
we don't have FHM magazine and never pa ko nakabasa. kakaibang collection yan. =)
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, FHM is the only men's magazine I actually enjoy reading. Hahaha!
ReplyDeletewow...it's a good idea to collect this kind of items. At least you have something to hand on for your next generation... LOL
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