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Sales of Manny Pacquiao memorabilia have soared by up to 10 times in the Philippines ahead of the local superstar's fight against Floyd Mayweather.
Retailers are struggling to cope with the demand from supporters who are snapping up any paraphernalia they find.
Online and front-end retailers have experienced record sales of T-shirts, boxing gloves, figurines, caps and jackets. Buyers are stocking up on items they believe could at least double in value if Pacquiao wins in Las Vegas on May 2.
"Many are buying because prices might rise further if Manny wins. So while the fight is still days away, they are already buying these items," said 50-year-old Carole Lynn Yap-Tan, who has been selling Pacquiao items online for four years.
Yap-Tan said her sales via Ebay have jumped 10 times since February when the fight was confirmed.
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Retailers are struggling to cope with the demand from supporters who are snapping up any paraphernalia they find.
Online and front-end retailers have experienced record sales of T-shirts, boxing gloves, figurines, caps and jackets. Buyers are stocking up on items they believe could at least double in value if Pacquiao wins in Las Vegas on May 2.
"Many are buying because prices might rise further if Manny wins. So while the fight is still days away, they are already buying these items," said 50-year-old Carole Lynn Yap-Tan, who has been selling Pacquiao items online for four years.
Yap-Tan said her sales via Ebay have jumped 10 times since February when the fight was confirmed.
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