Guide to Buying & Selling Authentic Elvis Presley Autographs - Elvis  Memorabilia - Elvis Collectibles
Tips to Help You Buy Authentic Elvis Presley Autograph
Elvis Autograph - Elvis Signature - Elvis Autographs on eBay

Guide to Buying & Selling Authentic Elvis Presley Autographs
Earliest Elvis Signature |  Elvis Memorabilia | Elvis Collectibles

Since the launch of eBay many fans have been duped by unscrupulous sellers of Elvis collectibles.  This report offers fans an insight on what to look for when thinking of buying any collectable or memorabilia item. Most importantly - before you bid on any item ask the seller to verify his/her description statement. The history of How - Where - When the seller acquired a particular item this information will indicate whether or not the item is authentic.

Elvis autographs are probably the most common counterfeit item on sale at eBay.com Elvis signature is very difficult to authenticate because there are so many variations in the way Elvis signed his name in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Below are a few examples of authentic Elvis signatures.

Always beware of autographs signed with gold or silver paint "felt" pens as these pens did not go on sale until after Elvis' death. Whenever considering buying an Elvis autograph, please insist on the history and background of how the owner came by the autograph. When - Where - How? Always ask if Elvis signed the item in person. It is a well know fact that during the 1970's many fans gave the members of the Memphis Mafia items to be signed at Elvis concerts or at the Graceland Gates.  These minders have since admitted that they could fake Elvis signature and signed most of the items themselves. The history holds true for fans that sent requests for autographs by mail to Graceland. Elvis' secretaries admit openly that they could forge Elvis signature and did on many occasions.

If you have any questions regarding an Elvis autograph email me at Elvis Autographs after you have made payment (see instruction below) I am expert at spotting a fake Elvis signature. However, do offer me a scanned image and the history behind the item in question. As sight unseen I cannot offer an educated opinion   

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Once payment has been made please include your paypal receipt number in your email with an image of the Elvis autograph you want authenticated. Thank You

Tips to Help You Buy Authentic Elvis Autographs
(left & below samples of authentic Elvis signatures)

Please read the ebay auction description very carefully
Ask for the history of the item -  how? when? where?
Ask if Elvis signed in person

If the item is signed on a album, postcard or poster ask for the dated printed on the back or at bottom of the item

Very rarely did Elvis sign his name separately (top & bottom)(ignore the example shown as they are cut-out samples)

Elvis mostly signed Elvis Presley as one word  - joined together and usually dashed the "i" in Elvis or not at all - never with a dot

Elvis handwriting was never smooth... as if signing is a rush

Take note of every letter separately in both "Elvis" & "Presley"

NOTE: the "s" in "Presley" usually a dead give away that is a "fake" if it has a pointed top. Same with the "r" is "Presley" usually rounded. On legal document Elvis signed his name neatly and included his middle initial "A" for Aaron as such Elvis A Presley. Elvis' capital "T" looks like the number "7"  

WARNING! Most Elvis scarves are pre-printed signatures not hand signed
as these examples indicate the signatures are the same on the red, blue & white scarf