Are you an Elvis freak? Do you feel caught in a trap out of which you can’t walk out? A trap of searching for all things Elvis? You are not alone. Some people will have suspicious minds about your addiction to Elvis memorabilia, but others will empathize. And by those others, I mean the millions of Elvis collectors all over the globe. For years anything remotely to do with Elvis has been hugely popular. Today, Elvis collectibles are just as popular as they ever were.

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.

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 hugely popular pieces of memorabilia are autographs and records. An authentic Elvis signature on a record cover, magazine article or poster is often quite valuable and is difficult to get outside of an auction. Since there are so many Elvis recordings, collecting 45 records and albums can seem endless. A lot of folks like to hang their Elvis records or otherwise display them rather than actually play them.

Do you worry that you will be cold on a winter night? Or in a cold Kentucky rain? Do not fear! Elvis has you covered-literally. There is a plethora of bedding, blankets, throws, fleeces, and quilts, featuring the face of The King, to keep you warm. Many times they come in their own collector’s storage tins. Of course you can’t forget the pillows. Elvis is on a large number of pillows too. What better way to get a good rest at the airport during a layover than by resting your head on a comfy Elvis travel pillow?

Elvis fans are not limited to any particular age group. Fans of all ages love him. Maybe you have kids who are part of the newest generation of fans. I bet they would like to have their own Elvis lunchboxes. How about the “Love Me Tender” pink lunchbox with thermos to match? After lunch, everyone can enjoy a fun game of Elvisopoly.

If you feel as though you are missing something in your collection but cannot figure out what it is, start thinking about some less traditional stuff. How about an Elvis clock? A simple alarm clock featuring the one and only on the face might do the trick. Or for something more sophisticated, try the pendulum clock with the pendulums being Elvis’ legs. A cute addition to any room is an Elvis figurine that attaches to a ceiling fan pull cord. One tug and suddenly your room is as cool as the King.

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 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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