Posts Tagged ‘collectibles’

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Hull, Bradford, Dunhill, Longaberger, Moppets, Holly Hobbie, Rachel Pringle, McCoy, Hazel Atlas

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My son’s really into music and always downloading songs to his iPod.  Whenever I’m reminded of an old and favorite song, I’ll mention it so he can check it out.  Recently, I thought of “In The Ghetto” and as soon as the words were out of my mouth, he said “You mean Elvis’ song?”  My heart went pitter-patter and I silently yelled “Yes, I did raise him right!”

Thousands of fans will be making the pilgrimage to Graceland for Elvis Week August 10-16.  34 years after his death, he’s still with us.  I was browsing through Elvis websites and there are zillions.  But for fun and insight and collectible info without sales pitch, this was my favorite.

Meet Tom Willett is a long-time fan and collector of all things Elvis and, arguably ‘world’s worst Elvis impersonator’.  With more than 50 years in show business, Tom has an insider’s perception of the entertainment industry.  And as he states – Everything on this site is free. There is no membership. There are no fees. You do not have to register. Enjoy your visit.

If you follow Wandering the Web, you know I usually choose sites that have lots of categorized information.  Elvis Collectables is different.  It’s like a fantastic story with all this great collectible stuff woven in.  Tom makes connections that many collectors may not have recognized.  He tells us about the people and places Elvis was involved with, how these associations are also collectible.

If you love Elvis, if you collect Elvis, if you just want to revisit your past (or your parents’!), check out Elvic Collectables at http://www.elviscollectables.com/index.html.  It’s a trip you will enjoy.

P.S. Elvis’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show September 9, 1956 – was watched by 60 million U.S. viewers, roughly half of the population who had TVs at that time.

Divena & Vince #20

Suzette, David & Tiger #32

Susan #40

Gail #44

Laura’s Emporium Antique Mall
on busy U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce
has space available upstairs
5′ x 8′ and 4′ x 8′
$1.50 square foot

Bob caught the ‘bug’ at the early age of 13, when he began accompanying his uncle, an antique dealer, to auctions.  He was hooked when he purchased a maple kitchen table for $1.00.  Bob and Pat moved to Port St. Lucie in 2002 when he retired from teaching.  They began doing antique and collectible shows at Reninger’s in Mt. Dora and expanded to others in Florida.  During July and August each year they return to their cabin in the Adirondacks in New York and spend time acquiring more items at auctions.  They also do shows in Washington County and Tupper Lake, NY.

They have merchandise here at Laura’s and at Maggie’s in Jensen Beach.  Pat specializes in linens, aprons, hankies, vintage clothing, etc.  Bob does a lot of Pyrex, Fire-King, kitchen items, etc.  They also carry many collectibles and glassware.  Among their finds have been an egg chair, 50′s cigarette machine, 70′s driftwood lamp and other unusual items.  So be sure to check out Booth #47 to see what’s new.

Oh, the table that Bob bought for $1.00 way back when?  He’s still got it and it serves as a computer desk.