Elvis Memorabilia
Do you live and breathe Elvis Presley? Do you find that you are caught in a trap and that you can’t walk out? Is this trap an endless need for Elvis memorabilia? Do you just love it too much, baby? Do not give much credence to those with suspicious minds about your addiction. They just don’t realize how popular Elvis collectibles are. All over the world millions of people flock toward such collectibles just as much today as ever before.
The gamut of memorabilia runs from the kooky to the esoteric to the sublimely expensive. During a 2009 auction of some of Presley’s personal possessions, the blue jumpsuit and cape with gold lining that Elvis wore during a 1972 performance at Madison Square Garden fetched more than $210,000. A 14KT gold and diamond ring depicting an owl’s face was sold for $40,000.
Do not worry; not all collectibles will cost so much. Online auction and retail outlets are great places to look for great bargains on some nice Elvis merchandise. Check regularly as inventory is always changing. Other good places to search are flea markets and yard sales.
Two very popular kinds of memorabilia are autographs and records. Of course Elvis made so many recordings that you could add a new record to your collection every week and never run out of ones to look for. Some collectors like to hang or display their records instead of actually listening to them. Anything with a genuine Elvis autograph is generally pretty valuable. A magazine cover, album jacket or poster would be hard to get anywhere besides an auction and would cost a pretty penny.
For those wishing to cuddle up and stay warm with Elvis, especially during a cold Kentucky rain, there is no need to worry. A proliferation of blankets, throws, quilts, and bedding with the King’s image emblazoned on the cloth is available. They come in all sizes and colors, not to mention an optional storage tin. And let’s not forget those Elvis pillows. You will be the toast of the airplane when your fellow airline passengers see you pull out your Elvis neck pillow.
And all generations have Elvis Presley fans. Perhaps your children are some from the newest generation. If so, they would probably love the Elvis lunchbox, like the pink Love Me Tender lunch box complete with matching thermos. Once the homework is done, the family can all enjoy a game of Elvisopoly.
If you are having problems rounding out your collection of all things Elvis, then perhaps a close look at non-traditional items is in order. One thing worth a look is the ceiling fan pull figurine. One quick yank on Elvis and voila your room will be as cool as he is. And why not wake up to Elvis? Alarm clocks with his image on the dial face are readily available. For the more discerning fan, you can purchase an upscale pendulum clock with Elvis’ legs acting as the pendulums.
It is entirely acceptable to have such a burning love for Elvis memorabilia that you surrender your reason. Presley was and still is an icon of music culture. His star will glow brightly well into the future.
Ian Brodie writes reviews and guides to the best Elvis memorabilia, gifts and collectibles at Elvis Memorabilia Reviews. To visit the site and see the current range of Elvis memorabilia reviewed click here: Elvis Memorabilia.
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