You can’t buy his
Blue Suede Shoes, but you can bid on rare and authentic Elvis Presley memorabilia.
Live auction takes place on Thursday, August 13th at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in the Graceland Archives Studio. Also simultaneously conducted online via
eBay`s Live Auctions platform or register at
Graceland Auctions.
This is the third and largest officially sanctioned installment of the
Auction At Graceland.
Approximately 174 RARE ITEMS owned by third party individuals set up for public sale.
All items authenticated by the staff at Graceland Authenticated.
But…
You knew there was a ‘but’ in there somewhere.
The mansion and all artifacts in the Graceland Archives continue to be owned by Lisa Marie Presley. She’s gonna hold on to her daddy’s stuff and they are
not for sale.
Do you blame her?
However, you can still bid and win an authentic piece her father’s legacy.
Signature item up for sale is the light blue ‘Starburst’ jumpsuit worn by Elvis during a stint in Vegas around 1973.
He also toured with the jumpsuit during March 1974 in Louisiana, North Carolina and Tennessee. Hammer down price estimate between $100,000 and $150,000.
How did that jumpsuit survive intact 40+ years later, especially after Presley’s gyrations during concerts?
It didn’t.
“Sometimes tragedy becomes serendipity, as is the case with this Elvis Presley stage-worn jumpsuit from his 1973 Las Vegas Hilton shows and concert tours. With its parts damaged, disassembled and then reunited after decades, it has emerged as a complete and original stage worn artifact from the peak of Elvis’ 1970’s performing career.”
Other large ticket items include:
1. Walther Model PPK/S 9mm Kurz Handgun - $100,000–125,000.
Personal handgun ornately engraved `Elvis` and `TCB`.
2. Elvis Presley Jacket from Viva Las Vegas - Estimated $30,000-50,000.
Dance scene with Ann-Margret in the 1964 MGM classic Viva Las Vegas.
3. Million Dollar Quartet Signed Guitar - Estimated $20,000-30,000.
With Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis Signatures.
Also in the lot:
“TCB” Diamond and Gold Necklace gifted to Sammy Davis Jr. by Elvis Presley - Estimated $20,000-$30,000.
1956 Elvis Presley Double-Signed Transfer Agreement moving 15 Songs to Gladys Music - Estimated $20,000-$30,000.
Elvis Presley Owned and Worn Gold Owl-Shaped Ring gifted to a fan from the stage - Estimated $15,000-$20,000.
1969 Elvis Presley Handwritten Signed Letter to Gary Pepper discussing the inaugural show at the International Hotel - Estimated $10,000-15,000.
Elvis Presley Signed Shirt from his personal wardrobe provided as the Grand Prize in a 1973 Boy Scout raffle - Estimated $8,000-12,000.
1968 Elvis Presley Film-Worn Jacket from “Live a Little, Love a Little” - Estimated $7,000-10,000.
1957 Elvis Presley Enterprises Elvis Presley Doll in rare original box - Estimated $7,000-10,000.
1971 Elvis Presley Signed Martial Arts Card with fingerprints - Estimated $5,000-7,500.
The initials
T.C.B. stand for
Taking Care of Business, name of Presley`s band. Elvis incorporated the letters into an emblem flanked by lightning bolts.
Sweaty clothes and fingerprints... Who knew his perspiration would cost a fortune decades later.
Auction held during Elvis Week. This is a yearly celebration of the life of Elvis Presley held the week of August 16 to coincide with the anniversary of Presley’s death in 1977.
The man was, is, and will always be... The King of Rock and Roll!
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About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s quite the geek who likes to play arcade games and writes/produces short films. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter. 
