A Gudie To Buying Elvis Gifts

Elvis fans are often, to put it mildly, rather obsessive about what they like and what they don’t like.

And that often means that buying gifts for them can be rather tricky.

So with that in mind, how exactly should you go about finding and buying the right Elvis Gifts?

The critical thing is to figure out their preferences. Some Elvis fans are into memorabilia: original posters, photos and signatures for example. Others like to wear their support for the King visibly with jewellery or clothing. Others like the kitsch of Elvis cuckoo clocks, ash-trays and lampshades.

You can get good ideas by looking at what Elvis items they already own. Have they filled their home with Elvis plates, emblazened mirrors and cutesey toys? Do they only collect absolutely authentic originals? Or do they wear items of Elvis clothign all the time?

This tells you the right thing to buy for them. A serious collector probably won’t be interested in cuddly Elvis slippers. But they may be interested in original posters or artwork.

For serious collectors into genuine Elvis memorabilia the best place to look is often eBay. But do beware. There are rather many dodgy looking items on eBay of unkown authenticity: snippets of hair or pieces of pyjamas supposedly worn by Elvis. You’ll be on safer ground with records, books and posters. Better still, a serious collector and fan is likely to be interested in reading about Elvis, or watching documentaries and films. You don’t have to worry about making sure you get the perfect, authentic original in this case. As long as they don’t already own the iterm they’ll really appreciate it.

Novelty is the key for those who like fun Elvis things. Perhaps matching the same type of thing they have already: instead of a furry Elvis frog toy go for a cure Elvis monkey.

For those who like Elvis clothing or jewellery – try to get something in keeping with their style. If they like over the top things, then get them something over the top: an item dripping with Elvis images, for example. For those who like things a bit more subtle, items with a little Elvis detailing or a logo may be better. It goes without saying that you absolutely must get the correct size.

Where can you buy the right Elvis gifts?

There are literally thousands of places you could go. Google can really help find them. But make sure you’re dealing with a reputable retailer. Make sure they have good feedback on eBay. When buying online, make sure that the store is security verified and has a money back guarantee.