Elvis Relics

Elvis: Behind the Image

The King's Ransom

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Collecting artifacts on a budget

DON’T BE DISCOURAGED

I get it… not everyone can get everything they want… and every collector (big and small) must unfortunately bridle their desires and only obtain items that are within their means.

The good news is, there are artifacts available that are reasonably affordable in relation to the rare treasure that they all are; but having said that…

IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT WHAT WE ARE DEALING WITH HERE ARE ARTIFACTS – AND ACTUAL PIECES OF ELVIS HISTORY… AND NOT TYPICAL MEMORABILIA AND SOUVENIR ITEMS.

BUT FEAR NOT…

When you want a car, you may not be able to swing a new Ferrari, but it doesn’t mean you have to resort to riding a bicycle for transportation; you just may need to start with a Kia. You can very well own that Ferrari one day if you can’t get it today. Knowing your limitations today does not mean settling for less forever.

Many a collector (including myself), started small and gradually obtained bigger and more elaborate items. (see my story below)

You cannot compare your “beginning” to someone else’s “middle” – or your “middle” to someone else’s “near-end” (after a lifetime of collecting such treasure).

Everyone starts somewhere. And if you can’t swing it now – in time, you will.

IF I CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!

Read more about my collection and what it has grown to over the years.

How I started collecting Elvis artifacts

In my beginning, I started collecting rare, Elvis candid and concert 8mm film (video) and audio recordings, taped by fans who took 8mm cameras and cassette tape recorders into the shows. In a “1980’s-world” with no internet- and before there was unlimited long-distance calling – I tracked people down by direct contact, word of mouth, and through microfilm ordered from inter-library loan at my Illinois Public Library.

After months of waiting between each batch of microfilm to arrive on inter-library loan from the four corners of the country, I scoured the contents of all the newspapers across America for interviews and stories from the dates Elvis was playing at each venue and date. Then I started calling long-distance information- searching for people who attended the shows… looking for 8mm film, audio tapes, photographs, advertisements, ticket stubs and any further leads I could get from them. It was tedious detective work to say the least but eventually I had collected loads of original 8mm film and over a thousand concerts on cassette tape. It eventually became the largest private archive of recorded Elvis concerts on the planet.

Ironically enough- these films and recordings would go on to be a tremendous benefit years later – with unlimited access to invaluable data needed as an Elvis historian. These films and the historical info gathered from the tapes, led to the creation of my ELVIS: BEHIND THE IMAGE book and DVD series that I produced in the late 1990’s.

Decades later I still utilize it to add depth to my free online documentary series that have collectively has over a million views. The series showcases stories unlike ANYTHING that ANYONE has ever seen before!

For my many book and documentary productions, I also relied heavily on first-hand accounts from “Elvis-insiders”. After interviewing many of Elvis’ friends and associates, (whom I was fortunate enough to have also been friends with), I realized that Elvis was a complex puzzle- and each person in the Elvis-Circle only held their own single piece of that puzzle; totally unique to all others, but still just a single piece non-the-less. I discovered that the only way to reveal the true “Man behind the image” was to accumulate as many of those individual pieces as I could locate- and then fit them together in their own, unique positions. Only then did the REAL, FULL picture start to come into focus; Since then, THIS has been the main focus of many of my productions.

I started collecting Elvis-owned items (at first), directly from those same people who themselves directly obtained the items from Elvis PERSONALLY. Then from mutual friends of EP’s friends- who told me of others who had previously received items from them. My first item was a jacket that I obtained directly from one of Elvis’ maids/cooks – Mary Jenkins back in the late 1980’s. It was nothing special- not stage or film worn… but it was worn by THE KING and I was in Heaven!

I eventually obtained my first Elvis worn jewelry item directly from Sonny West. A silver ring with coral and turquoise stones. It was a far cry from the massive 14kt gold, diamond and jeweled rings – with photos of Elvis wearing them on stage- that I REALLY wanted (and later obtained)- but it was a start- and I was able to wear a ring that was once on the finger of ELVIS PRESLEY! and it was the thrill of a lifetime for sure! (I still own that ring MANY years later.)

From there – with constant hard work and sacrifice- my collection has grown beyond my wildest dreams – and today I am proud to say that it is a multi-million dollar Museum that has toured the world.

About the King's Ransom Museum
Some of the Museum highlights include:

Just Some of the Museum’s Key Pieces Include:

Several Stage Costumes from the 1950’s & 1970’s- including his 1955 Lace shirt; the famous “Mermaid Suit” and the ORIGINAL, legendary “ALOHA FROM HAWAII” calf-length, American Eagle cape (That came directly from an exhibit at GRACELAND).

Iconic Jewelry Items – including the Aloha Press Conferences Squash Blossom Necklace, The famous Karate Medallion, and The Legendary Jeweled Cross Pendant, plus jewelry from The 68′ Comeback Special, That’s The Way It is, Elvis On Tour, Madison Square Garden and much more.

Film Worn Costumes from Roustabout, Frankie and Johnny, Fun in Acapulco and Spinout; A large selection of Personal Wardrobe from 1950’s-1970’s, including Iconic Clothing items including the long blue leather jacket from the 1969 American Sound (Suspicious Minds) Recording Sessions.

Guns, Badges ID’s and his famous engraved, Gold Walther PPK; The Last (Lincoln Mark V) Car – purchased 2 months before his death.

SEE LINDA THOMPSON & JOE ESPOSITO AT THE KING’S RANSOM IN LAS VEGAS – 2009

Click to see: THE KING’S RANSOM MUSEUM ARTIFACTS GALLERY (items not for sale)

Why would someone who got something personally from Elvis himself ever want to sell it?

That’s a very good question, and one that many die-hard fans ask. (usually, fans who do not personally collect Elvis-owned artifacts) The answer is quite simple if you think about it; have you ever owned something very special to you – something that you treasure with your life? Now, thinking rationally: would you sell that item if your child, spouse, or other family member had a dire medical need they could not afford? Or was possibly facing losing their home? Or if there was some other catastrophic loss or emergency special need?

If you watch my documentary on Elvis and The Legend of the Jeweled Cross Necklace, you’ll see a very good example of how offering an Elvis Relic for sale initially was necessary for the financial survival of a family. Decades later, the sale of this same artifact to me and my museum made it possible for the (now grown-up) little girl whom Elvis gave it to, to own and operate her very own business. Her local restaurant is now thriving and supplying her with a steady flow of income for her and her family.

Not all people sell because of catastrophic circumstances; some just realize that they are getting older- and they have enjoyed the artifact for many decades, and now it’s time to enjoy life with the money they can obtain by selling such an item. It brings joy to them to know that another fan will love and cherish it after them.

I have personally obtained many artifacts directly from friends and employees of Elvis, and often they are embarrassed. They don’t want to be judged for selling something from Elvis that meant so much to them for years. I remind them that Elvis would have fully expected them to sell the item to make their life better today; and that help today is coming DIRECTLY FROM ELVIS HIMSELF! He is literally reaching out from the grave over 40+ years later- and helping them in their time of need TODAY!

Think about it…

THE GIFTS THAT ELVIS GAVE ARE STILL HELPING PEOPLE OVER FOUR DECADES LATER!

Even the person that sells an artifact today (after it has changed hands several times over the years) is still able to benefit from the sale of their Elvis Relic – giving them the finances for whatever it is they want or need. That could never have happened if Elvis would not have first so graciously given that exact item away over 47 years ago!

Shouldn't all Elvis artifacts be at Graceland?
Ironically enough, some people have this strange notion that anything Elvis ever owned BELONGS at Graceland today. As if Graceland is the only place that is worthy to display or even own an authentic Elvis artifact. Some folks even seem offended that a private individual has any right to own something Elvis owned. (Even though Elvis himself first gave it away to another private individual).

There is a very good reason that so many items are not at Graceland today: It all boils down to Elvis Presley’s legendary generosity. Elvis gave away more than he ever kept in life. The items at Graceland today are items that Elvis kept; all the other items out there are mostly items that he gave away at some point in time. (and a much smaller amount are items his father Vernon Presley sold or gave away to family members after EP’s death.)

I don’t blame Graceland if they wanted back at his home everything that Elvis ever gave away – but believe me when I tell you – they have more items there now than they will EVER display for the general public to see. Of the large number of items, they acquired when they bought out the Elvis-A-Rama Museum in Las Vegas in 2006, only a handful have ever been displayed by Graceland- (over 18 years later).

The only reason that the items were acquired at all is because they had lost a legal battle to shut the museum down. CKX wanted them out of the way so there would be no competition with the Elvis Resort that they had planned before the sudden real estate bubble burst not long after. They typically never acquire additional items, and in fact, had their own auction in 1999 SELLING iconic Elvis items, like the Original Aloha cape, that I now own, a very historical automobile – and much more; So as you can see, they are clearly not interested in acquiring more items. If they are, then they can easily purchase them as they come available – the same way you and I must purchase them if we want them. Trust me, they can afford it much more than you and I can.

Because of museums like mine and others, fans from across the globe have seen and enjoyed items that would have never been publicly displayed otherwise. While in Berlin, Germany with our King’s Ransom Museum in 2007, a gentleman came up to us and said that the greatest day in his life was when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989; and the second greatest day in his life was when our museum visited Berlin. He said he is a major Elvis fan, and would never make it to America to see Graceland or any other Elvis Museum, so us bringing it to him was one of his greatest thrills in life. This is just one of many similar stories I could tell of my time on the road with my museum over the years. And it would not have been possible if Elvis had not been so generous. His gifts are still reaching people to this very day.

Many private collectors have incredible artifacts; ranging from a single item, to their own private museum in their home. For a fan, there is no greater joy than being able to slip a ring on your finger that once belonged to Elvis …that YOU now own!

Why I started Elvis Relics

After decades of being an Elvis Historian, Author, Documentary Producer, and Elvis Museum Owner, more and more Elvis fans and collectors who knew of me and my work in the Elvis world started asking me for assistance. With all of the fakes and forgeries out there, it’s hard for collectors (especially new collectors) to navigate the slippery terrain. I have a reputation among even the largest collectors out there for being extremely strict on investigating an item’s origins and history. After decades of acquiring iconic Elvis artifacts for my own collection, and assisting other major collectors with acquisitions (sometimes in excess of half a million dollars each), I became an authority and known for my extremely strict due diligence on ascertaining authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership back to Elvis.

Because of this very specialized area, I have done consulting work worldwide for major collectors and business moguls, museums, historical societies, select historic and fine art auctioneers, major network news organizations, and even Graceland. My artifacts have been on loan to Graceland as well and displayed in one of their Concert/exhibition tours. So you can see why other collectors would contact me for assistance in helping them to acquire authentic artifacts. I hate to see good people fleeced by the bad apples out there who are selling fakes and forgeries, and in the last decade, it has become a cottage industry.

After years of seeing many of those who were knowingly selling bad items (and in some cases forging the accompanied documents themselves), I have also developed a database of those known people who knowingly sell bad items and can easily recognize many of the mistakes they make that gives them away. I have helped many people (including major collectors) who were taken or about to be taken advantage of, and saved them tens of thousands of dollars on bogus items.

After years of people from all over the world contacting me for similar help, I created ELVIS RELICS to make it easier for fans and collectors to find me who may not already know of me. As a result, a great many people whom I have helped have told me that they would not even consider attempting to obtain an Elvis-owned artifact without first consulting me.

I’m no one special, I have just been around the ‘Elvis-artifacts block’ a time or two. I also have a lifetime of experience in this highly specialized field, and a very comprehensive Rolodex.

Souvenirs and memorabilia vs artifacts

There are many types of Elvis collectors out there, and ALL play an important role in the wonderful world of Elvis collectibles. Some focus on vinyl; some on rare photos; some collect 1950’s EPE issued products and some collect it all.

Without marginalizing the significance of anyone’s personal collection that they have taken a lifetime to obtain, the world of collecting Elvis-owned, worn, used, or written artifacts is quite a different animal and on a very different level. It’s a unique type of collecting that many typical memorabilia collectors aspire to partake in.

To personally own something that was worn by Elvis Presley himself is the thrill of a lifetime for those who share this passion. This sounds like a dream to many, but I assure you it is possible to make those dreams come true for those interested enough to “FOLLOW THAT DREAM.

It may seem elementary, but it is important to explain to some who may not fully understand the differences between mere souvenirs and memorabilia that the majority of fans collect and the very different world of collecting genuine pieces of Elvis history.

It’s only natural for ANY fan to be interested in obtaining an Elvis-owned item, but most are unaware of their actual increasing value and the corresponding prices that they command. Elvis-owned, worn, used, and written items are classified as “artifacts” – and are more coveted and valuable; consequently, more costly than typical “memorabilia” and “souvenir” type items and collectibles.

Although the prices can vary greatly, as some are very high-end items, at Elvis Relics, we also offer some more affordable, lower-priced items that are suitable for almost any budget.

Often, select “memorabilia” items are also offered – that are not “trinkets or souvenirs” but not necessarily “owned, worn, or used by Elvis.” These items are relevant to Elvis history, like Vegas and Tahoe menus, promotional banners, and other similar memorabilia; concert posters, backstage passes, concert ticket stubs, scarves and guitar picks, and autographs.

I have personally been obtaining artifacts for decades, and over the years the collection’s value has increased dramatically. This is another great reason for collecting such items, which typically increase in value over time (although I am not a financial advisor and no investment in life is guaranteed).

Although I do offer very high-end artifacts as well, I personally started small, and I often help others with limited resources to do the same. Many fans obtain a cool piece they can afford that may not be the killer piece they prefer. I accumulated what I could swing and added to the collection, which quickly became my passion. I sometimes must sell a piece or two to help finance something I want more. Eventually, I got my first ring, then another, etc. Then a stage shirt, then a stage costume. But it was built over time, starting with much less expensive pieces that I have thoroughly enjoyed owning as well. Now I show others how to do the same.

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Beware of fakes and forgeries

In general, buyers must be on their guard and should NOT trust in the authenticity of many of the items that come up for sale on the general market. There are many fakes and forgeries out there. Although some pieces are legitimate, it can become a risky investment if you are not versed in all the phases of authentication. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It’s insane how some people never question why they were able to get a $28,000 Elvis ring (for example) for only $7,500. Why would the seller allow it to go for so little? Well, if they just purchased it a week earlier at a pawn shop for only $2,500, then they just made a quick 5 grand, and are happy for the sale.

Think things like this are not happening all the time? Think again.

In recent years, it has become a cottage industry of fleecing Elvis fans and collectors. At the same time, it bastardized legitimate collections of people who have obtained legitimate artifacts and skews the perceived supply vs. demand ratio. Many are now under the impression that there are far more actual artifacts out there than there really are.

If you eliminate the multitude of fakes, there are far fewer authentic artifacts available than you may think.

Knowing who to trust is vitally important. One of the biggest mistakes is to blindly trust anyone who does not vet their items. Most establishments are merely taking the word of the consignor. Even though they describe it as “owned by Elvis” in the item’s description, they absolve themselves from any responsibility in their (fine print) disclaimer; they basically say they are only taking the word of the consignor and warn that it’s YOUR job as the buyer to know if it’s authentic before you buy it. Then they block you from doing that due diligence by hiding the anonymity of the person who consigned, making it impossible to track the chain of ownership. Any collector worth their salt will need more than just a piece of paper from the place you bought it from, that is easily faked and then forged with the signature of a known (usually deceased) Elvis associate.

Regardless of the source, authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership are paramount. A professional vetting process by a seasoned expert in this area is absolutely essential for the peace of mind and safety of the investment for any collector.

Do all artifacts come with photos of Elvis wearing them?

Elvis was arguably the most photographed person on the planet; that is to the great benefit of collectors like us who are constantly pouring through thousands of photos, seeking images of Elvis wearing items that we own.

I am always looking and sometimes find photographs years after I own the items. That’s why it’s important to understand that solid authenticity and provenance is the most important prerequisite to obtaining an Elvis artifact— even more important than a photo.

The reason why is because some nefarious people use photos of Elvis wearing items to have jewelry custom made in order to sell and use the photo as their “evidence” of legitimacy. Photos can also be “doctored” to appear to be something it is NOT.

Having a photo of Elvis wearing the artifacts that we own is an incredible thing, no doubt— provided there is legitimate authenticity with solid provenance. A photograph will naturally increase the value of an item tremendously— but (for the reasons explained), a photo alone is not the most important item to have. If it’s authentic, then there’s always the possibility that a photo of him wearing it is potentially out there; but if the item is not authentic, then the photo alone is simply not sufficient enough provenance. Seasoned collectors all realize that the paperwork is actually more valuable than the artifact itself because it gives the artifact its value— otherwise it’s only worth the intrinsic value of the item without the “Elvis Factor.”

For example: I own Elvis’ famous Karate Fist Medallion. It was worn by Elvis more than any other necklace in his lifetime. In the four years from 1974-1977, he was photographed both on and off stage— tens of thousands of times, at literally hundreds of different concerts wearing dozens of different costumes. That makes this iconic artifact incredibly valuable (and costing me a very large amount when I bought it several decades ago). The amount it is worth today is mind-blowing, but without the “Elvis Factor,” this particular item is practically worthless— as it merely consists of a brass medallion, a few bits of ivory, and a leather strap necklace. (At least many jewelry items have more of an intrinsic value due to their diamond/precious stone and 14kt gold market value at the time.) But in the case of the famous Karate Fist Medallion, it is the “Elvis Factor,” combined with the literally thousands of photos taken of him during that 4-year period, and the fact that he loved it enough to wear it for so many years (which is uncommon for 99% of the jewelry he typically wore then gave away).

I specialize in authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership, and I am meticulous in my due diligence. These are the only types of artifacts in which I will ever be involved.

Because I am always looking for images of Elvis wearing artifacts that I personally own, I often run across photos of Elvis wearing items that I know other people own. In this case, I always forward these images to the people that I know who own the items that I previously have helped to obtain. Sometimes months later, sometimes years later, but people are always thrilled when I send them photographs for something they obtained from me previously— and it instantly adds more value to their artifact.

Let me illustrate with a personal story:

25 years ago, I personally obtained a ring that I knew to be authentic, but had no photos of Elvis wearing it. Years later, I found a photograph, and the date of that photograph led me to look closer at ELVIS ON TOUR, the 1972 MGM documentary. To my incredible surprise, the ring I owned was worn by Elvis on his left hand during portions of the filmed tour. I had never noticed it before because I was always focused on his right hand with all the bling on each finger. I wasn’t paying attention to the single ring on his left hand— and there I later saw my 20 carat, blue topaz ring! It was right under my nose for years and I never realized it.

Elvis can be seen wearing it most predominantly during the song Bridge Over Troubled Water (while wearing the famous Owl Suit). He’s also wearing it in the studio while recording Separate Ways and Always On My Mind.

I later discovered that this screen-worn ring is not only one worn in Elvis on Tour, but can also be seen in This Is Elvis, The Lost Performances, The Great Performances, He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Elvis By The Presleys, and many more documentaries over the years. The value of this ring has naturally skyrocketed as a result, and I have turned down several massive offers for it since then.

The moral of this story is: as long as you have solid provenance on an artifact, the photo of EP wearing it can possibly come later. (And sometimes the photo or even film footage of Elvis wearing it will increase the value tremendously— like in the case of my iconic “Elvis on Tour Ring.”)

It’s okay to obtain an item and later locate the photo— as it will make the artifact initially more affordable. Items that come with photos understandably command premium prices, consequently costing even more to obtain on these artifacts, which are already fairly pricy because of the nature of authentic artifacts.

It is obviously important that you deal with someone who is an expert in authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership— in contrast with a place that is merely an expert in selling the steady stream of items that are hastily gathered to fill an auction before the next auction— and the next… and so on.

What are the chances of a photo being discovered, and why have some photos of Elvis wearing certain artifacts still not surfaced?

What many people don’t realize is the fact that, although all the tour city shows were widely photographed- cameras were not allowed in Vegas or Tahoe. Those venues were a much more intimate setting, and flash bulbs going off we’re more distractive. Plus many people were in Vegas with somebody other than their spouse and cameras made people nervous- especially with all of the celebrities that were regularly in attendance.

The audience was watched carefully and if you were caught -your camera was confiscated and you received your camera back after the show – minus the film. You were told if it ever happened again, you would be “86’d” (banned from the showroom during an Elvis performance), and that is a risk that many Elvis fans were not willing to take for the sake of a photograph. As result, there are very few photos of Elvis in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, relatively speaking -in comparison to Tour city shows that allowed cameras.

Consequently, there are potentially some costumes and many jewelry items that Elvis wore in Vegas and Tahoe-and then gave away – before ever having a chance to wear them on tour city shows. For this reason, photos of Elvis wearing some authentic jewelry items have yet to be seen, but they are sometimes discovered when new photos surface.

The ironic thing is- more than 47 years after his death, new photos are still surfacing. And because of the sheer volume of existing photos, many times a second look reveals an artifact that slipped past us the last time we saw the photo and may not have yet been on our radar the last time we viewed it. The result is that photos of Elvis wearing specific artifacts are regularly found- and new collections of photos are acquired by me periodically and the search continues!

As stated before: Because I am always looking for images of Elvis wearing artifacts that I personally own, I often run across photos of Elvis wearing items that I know other people own; In this case, I always forward these images to the people that I know who own the items that I previously have helped to obtain. Discovering such a photo is always a thrill, and as many collectors can attest, I do find them- and have sent them sometimes YEARS after they originally obtained an artifact. I’m ALWAYS LOOKING and have other “Elvis Photo Aficionados” on the lookout as well!

When authenticity matters - integrity is EVERYTHING

It is the most valuable thing any of us will EVER own, but often it is sacrificed cheaply for a buck. The sum total of who we are for life is, in great part, dictated by the decisions that we make. Who we really are is a composition of the moral fiber and genuine fabric that is woven into the tapestry of what we genuinely represent to those around us; but more importantly, it’s who we are when the lights are off, and no one is looking. Your name and reputation will go on forever, long after the dollar in profit is spent from selling an Elvis artifact, or anything for that matter. To me personally, character and integrity are the most valuable things I own—even more valuable than any of my earthly possessions—including the very iconic and valuable artifacts in my Elvis collection. I won’t compromise them—as no decent person would.

To me, it’s not heroic, or even what I would consider an “extraordinary” trait; it’s the way everyone is SUPPOSED to be. It’s not necessarily something you are born with—INTEGRITY is something you CHOOSE.

Unfortunately, I have learned after many years of living life in this arena (as well as others), that integrity is not always as commonplace in the world today as one would hope. What a wonderful world we would live in if simple “trust” never had to be a factor.

And what is INTEGRITY—but a different spelling of AUTHENTICITY.

Webster’s dictionary defines authenticity as: 1) not false or imitation and 2) true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.

I say this because when you are trusting someone to provide you with AUTHENTIC items, it all starts with the individual. An immoral person may occasionally sell you a good item; but an honest person will never sell you a bad item. Knowing someone’s character speaks volumes. If you can’t trust the person, then whatever they may be selling is nothing that you should ever consider.

Why so much emphasis on Integrity? Because it’s the first thing everyone should consider before EVER doing business with ANYONE.

What about knowledge and experience?

To say that we specialize in authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership back to Elvis requires some disclosure of further information to justify such a statement. At the risk of sounding boastful, it’s often necessary to explain “how you know what you know.”

The knowledge and experience have taken a lifetime accumulation—highly focused on historical Elvis artifacts over many decades. First-hand acquisition of Elvis-owned items and a wealth of first-hand knowledge came directly from Elvis’ friends—with whom I was fortunate enough to have also been friends. From bodyguards and many members of the Memphis Mafia, to cooks, maids, and other employees. From background singers, musicians, tour managers, concert promoters, and assistants to Elvis’ manager, Colonel Parker. From Elvis’ co-stars in Hollywood to many of Elvis’ girlfriends, members of his family, and close Presley family friends.

Regarding items that I obtained from other sources over the years, I was regularly able to get confirmation from these important Elvis associates on chains of ownership back to Elvis. I obtained detailed information on a variety of things that are still beneficial even today on items originating from Elvis, through these individuals. I was given many resources and detailed information regarding who owned many of the items that they had previously received from Elvis. My knowledge of these items—direct from those important sources—has been instrumental to many collectors in the acquisition of countless artifacts.

I have conducted my own exhaustive research detective work to meticulously track down many other people—and numerous significant artifacts over the decades. Much of my knowledge is from all of these direct, personal experiences and literally millions of dollars of acquisitions for myself and others over the course of many years. Including Elvis’ 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II that was displayed by LINCOLN at the International Car Show in New York, and now sits at Graceland to this day.

I specialize in authenticity, provenance, and chain of ownership back to Elvis; because of this, I have done consulting work for major collectors and business moguls, museums, historical societies, select historic and fine art auctioneers, major network news organizations, and even Graceland. My artifacts have been on loan to Graceland as well and displayed in one of their overseas concert/exhibition tours.

What Elvis Relics is NOT

ELVIS RELICS is designed for those interested in being notified about Elvis-owned, worn, and used artifacts as they become available.

The Elvis Relics website itself is NOT a place where I regularly update with photos and information. If I did, it would require constant updates and changes by our website specialist every time artifacts are sold and new ones are added. The website serves primarily as a landing page for people interested in signing up for my free mailing list. This list is used to send out updates via email to each subscriber with new posts I create. This method ensures you don’t have to constantly check back to see what’s available and risk missing out on an item you would love to obtain.

Photos and descriptions of newly available artifacts are periodically sent directly to all members of the mailing list. When items become available, you will know RIGHT AWAY!

You can also visit the archive section of the website to view past items:

Some items listed in the archive may still be available, although many may no longer be. Feel free to inquire if you’re interested.

At any time, you can contact us directly with any questions or to request a current list of available items. For more information on specific artifacts, including pricing, additional photos, and details, simply ask. We do not publish this information on the website; it is provided directly on a one-on-one basis for those interested in acquiring an artifact for their own collection.

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Authentic Elvis-owned, worn, and used artifacts are rare, and every item eventually sells—some immediately. We aim to give those who have personally reached out to us an edge in obtaining these items as a courtesy. This should not be confused with pressure or obligation; Elvis Relics is an “opt-in” site, and everyone is welcome to join or unsubscribe as they wish.

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