Having Fun With Elvis Memorabilia
Do you feel like you’re caught in a trap, one so strong that you just can’t walk out? Is it because you love Elvis memorabilia too much? I can empathize; my mind doesn’t grow suspicious when you proclaim your love for all things Elvis. I can see what they’re doing to you, and I do believe every word you say. Well you are not alone. Collectibles which have anything to do at all with Elvis Presley have been wildly popular for years. They continue today to captivate collectors and Presley fans from around the world.
The range of memorabilia is wide. From strange to clever to downright expensive, you can find pretty much anything. In 2009, at an auction of a few of Presley’s personal items, a bidder paid over $200,000 for a blue jumpsuit with cape and gold lining which had been worn by Elvis at Madison Square Garden in 1972. A ring of 14K gold and diamonds featuring the face of an owl went for $40,000.
Not all pieces of Elvis history are so overwhelming to the pocketbook. Savvy shopping on online auction and retail sites, careful sifting through yard and garage sale items and another visit to that cluttered and dusty attic of yours all just might result in an impressive haul.
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.
If you find yourself in a cold Kentucky rain, there is no need to worry. Elvis Presley memorabilia will keep you warm. There are numerous blankets, quilts, sheet sets and throws featuring pictures of The King. Any shape, size or color you can think of is available. And often they come in their own storage tins. And what good are sheets and blankets without pillows? Won’t the rest of the passengers on the train be jealous when they see you resting comfortably on your Elvis neck pillow?
Perhaps you have a child who carries the torch for the latest generation of Elvis fans. Well, what kid wouldn’t be in seventh heaven if given an official Elvis lunchbox? For true devotees, you can get the pink “Love Me Tender” model with a matching thermos. After school, why not let your son or daughter invite his or her friends over for a spirited game of Elvisopoly?
No matter how many pieces you have in your collection, you will likely always feel as though you need something else. A clock is always a good idea. How about an alarm clock with the face of your beloved Elvis on the dial? Or for the more distinguished clock owner, there is a pendulum clock with Elvis’ legs acting as the pendulums. Something a little more subtle to think about is the Elvis fan cord figurine. Attach it to the fan pull cord and tada! Elvis cools off the room.
There is nothing unreasonable about having a burning love for Elvis memorabilia. Presley was an icon of music culture and still is today. His legend will continue to live for generations to come.
Ian Brodie is the editor of Elvis Memorabilia Reviews a guide to the best Elvis Presley memorabilia, collectibles, gifts and posters. To visit the site and see the range of Elvis gifts reviewed click here: Elvis Memorabilia.
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