Expert: Patrick - 7/31/2009

Question
Hello,                                                            
I hope this is the only stupid question you get today, but will you please tell me if a copy written signature, as on a clock or some other elvis memorobilia, makes that item any more valuable than a piece without the manufactured signature? Or, if you would please just tell me the difference between the original (besides the obvious)and the one thats copied, that would be great.
Have a nice day

Debra Stephens


Answer
Debra-

Thanks for writing.

If you have a clock, for example, with a printed "Elvis Presley" signature on it, the value of the clock does not increase.  The signature is simply decorative.

Now, it is possible, of course, that someone might pay more for a clock *with* the signature, but this would be considered a personal preference and is not based on an inherent value of the clock with the printed signature.  So the bottom line is that some people might pay more for a clock based on the design and appearance (i.e., with *or* without an EP signature), but the inherent value of the clock does not change.

Hope this answers your question.
Patrick