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 contact me
at the Help Desk 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
I offer Elvis Autograph authentication for
a donation FEE of US$22.00
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
Elvis
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"
Take
special note of 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"
Earliest Elvis Signature
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| Elvis Picture Gallery
| Elvis Presley Directory
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
