Register NOW and BID in the Auction at Graceland taking place Thursday, January 8 at 7 p.m. Central Time at the Graceland Archives Studio. Click here to register, view the entire auction and bid.
Tickets
Tickets are $20 to attend the auction and will be on sale in the Ticket Pavilion at Graceland from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. CST. Tickets admit one (1) person and are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Getting a Bidding Paddle
If you are interested in bidding in the room during the Live Auction, paddle registration and pick up will be available in the Ticket Pavilion from 10:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. CST and then in the Graceland Archives Studio until 6:30 p.m. All bidders will require an admission ticket to enter the auction.
Free Admission for Online Registrants
It is recommended that you register for a paddle to bid in advance online here. All approved online registrations entered prior to January 8 will receive one admission ticket at no charge. If you plan to attend and participate in the auction, you may email [email protected] to reserve your paddle in advance once your online registration is complete.
Auction Location
The live auction will be held in the Archives Studio at Graceland — online bidding is live NOW at Graceland.com. After ticket purchase and paddle pick up (for bidders) in the Ticket Pavilion, all auction attendees will be transported to the Archives Studio via Graceland Shuttles. These shuttles will be available during and after the auction for transport back to the Ticket Pavilion.
Payment and Lot Pick Up/Shipping
Invoices will be emailed to all winning bidders on Friday, January 9. Should you wish to collect any purchase in the auction, collection arrangements can be made beginning Friday, January 9. Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of all winning bidders. Representatives from recommended shipping companies will be on hand at the auction to make arrangements or answer questions.
Tennessee Sales Tax
All winning bids in the auction room are subject to Tennessee sales tax.
Featured Auction Items
Among the items in the auction are rare and unique artifacts, including Elvis' first recording, a 78 mm acetate that includes the song "My Happiness." Considered by many to be the holy grail of rock 'n' roll collectibles, this acetate marks the beginning of a legend and a milestone in music history. Other items include Elvis' first driver's license; his second Louisiana Hayride contract; a signed copy of Elvis' first Sun record; gold and diamond TCB and TLC necklaces; an Elvis tour jacket and more.