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[songs4u]

I don't know very much about buying or trading Elvis 45's or memorabilia. As a matter of fact you'll probably find me pretty dumb on this subject. I've never looked into it really.

Are original 45's from the 50's and things that were sold at his concerts in the '70s traded or bought among Elvis collectors? Are these things considered memorabilia Elvis fans are interested in?

And another thing. I don't know if this is the right place to ask it. These places you find on the internet that want to sell you bootleg footage of concerts for real?

Thanks for any info

Gayle

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[songs4u]

Hi, Matt

Have we spoken before? I'm sorry if I don't remember all the posts I read. I am knew here. Maybe, after some time I'll get to know more of you. I take it by your smiley post that you might agree with Batman.

[songs4u]

Hi to you too Eve

Thanks Batman. I think Matt may have replied to one of my posts. But, I lost count.

Everyone here seems to be really nice.

That other Elvis forum ripped me apart. I posted a picture of my Mom sitting at the front porch of Graceland on the other site. That kind of calmed them down. It was obvious it was not a picture that's been taken recently. As I've said before, I've never been through those gates since Elvis died. My Mom always says "Gayle, at least everything you say is honest but, maybe you should keep your honesty to yourself sometimes".

Gayle

[songs4u]

Again, if I post this in the wrong forum I'm sure it will be moved for me.

Do most Elvis fans think bootlegging should go on?

[kenotess]

Again, if I post this in the wrong forum I'm sure it will be moved for me.

Do most Elvis fans think bootlegging should go on?

Hi Gayle..i would say nearly 95% of fans approve of bootlegs etc..Because of royaly arguments,it seems now because of changes,if these shows were officially released,members of the band,the orchestra etc could all claim royalties,so no point in releasing them.. This means many many hundres of concerts will NEVER be officially released..So this is the only way fans can get to hear the many shows etc.
Th fact that people trade is because of the costs of them..The average price is anything between 16.00 or 20.00 pounds,maybe 30,35,dollars..When you multiply this by a 500 or a 1000,you need to be a very wealthy person to buy all,so for most fans,trading is the only source,if they cost around 5.00 pounds,they would sell like hot cakes,the same for dvd,but this will never happen because of personal greed..seems nothing has been learned from the early vinyl bootleg albums back in the 70`s..

[songs4u]

I appreciate all your replies here. I don't have a lot of time right this minute to expand on this post but I will later in the day. I keep saying this but, you guys are great. I've got a lot of questions for you. I'm learning alot here. It's very interesting.

I do have to say this - Matt you said you saw me on the other forum. Then you know what went on there. Maybe, I should change my picture here, too. You notice I've changed my user name. That name I use on everything on the internet, nearly. I write a lot of poetry and music and visit mostly poetry websites. I hated to have to change my user name here but I was afraid my reputation would preceed me.

Get back with you guys soon.

Thanks, again.

This post has been edited by songs4u: May 19 2006, 02:23 PM