Can It Get Any Worse?

[presley]

Can It Get Any Worse?


And isn't it EPE's primary objective to preserve the name, likeness and image of Elvis Presley ?

Ebay:

Elvis Presley with Real Coffin Just Like Famous Last Photo.


Extremely unusual item is composed of a ceramic elvis bust laid in a real Poplar wood casket, reproducing the well known last photo of the King.

The coffin was purchased new specifically for this display, which has been featured in a few local newspapers. This would make a great Halloween prop with or without Elvis.

The lot includes the casket, the Elvis bust and torso and the visitation hours sign.

Please see pictures:http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/jennabackstrom/img0003ok3.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/jennabackstrom/img0001tg8.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/jennabackstrom/img0004cr1.jpg









2007/01/30 E-Cat / www.epgold.com

[JDD]

I'm guessing there isn't much they'll be able to do about that one.

[jadedragon61]

In any event, it's obscene to the point of grotesque.

[Merry]

Hi there,

When this was shared on a site I was on last October, I complained to Ebay. Of course the horrible site I was on, some of the people thought I was being oversensitive.

Ebay didn't do a thing when I complained to them.

This is one of the most distasteful things I have seen. It would be great if people on here complained to Ebay, perhaps masses of numbers may do something.

At least they spelt the name wrong.

Jess

[Unchained Melody]

Yeah, its making me sick to my stomach just looking at it..!!:angry: (n) ..how freakin' disrespectful can one get..(n)

[Awickedreigndrop]

Overly sensitive? :angry: You can't be too sensitive about something like this. That man (Elvis) was a father, a son, a husband, and friend amongst other things. Don't they realize what they're doing to his friends, family and fans when they do stuff like this? This is being disrespectful to Elvis as a human being. I bet you they'll be singing a different tune if someone made a replica of someone they knew and cared about and sold it on ebay!

[riley]

(n) OMG(n)


Don't find any words right now.

:angry: :angry: :cursing:

[Polk-Salad-Annie]

How freakin' disrespectful can one get..

Don't find any words right now.
:angry: :cursing: :angry: :cursing: :censored: :censored:

[jak]

Nothing EPE can do about this.It may be sickening but it's not breaking any rules on EBAY.You just have to ignore these things.
Jak

[srj1967]

Honestly, I couldn't care less if this is offered on eBay or anywhere else.

There are a lot worse things, comments, websites and general stuff out there that denigrate Elvis each and every day. I've seen and heard all of these for the past 40 years almost, and if I got upset every time people did something like this, I'd have apoplexy.

It's best to just ignore crap like this. And there's absolutely nothing EPE can do about it either, so no point in alerting them.

Yes, it is distasteful and offensive to the memory of Elvis Presley as a man. But for Elvis Presley (the Product), there is little that can be done.

Personally, I find most of the souvenirs EPE offers just as distasteful, but in a different way not relating to the "death" aspect.

[bittersuite]

I saw this on ebay a while ago, so whether they're selling another one or it wasn't sold the first time, but I think it's disgusting that they can get away with selling something like this. Who in their right mind would want to buy it and display it. It does make me wonder what kind of sick people are out there :angry: :cursing: :angry: :cursing: :angry:

[nabelt24]

This is DISGUSTING AND DISCRACEFUL! I'm EXTREAMLY upset with this! Can't EPE do anything about this?

[srj1967]

This is DISGUSTING AND DISCRACEFUL! I'm EXTREAMLY upset with this! Can't EPE do anything about this?

Of course not. The dummy pictured isn't actually Elvis (and it doesn't really even look like him, IMO) and there is no law that prevents them from displaying other pictures of Elvis with it.

Don't worry about this. Personally, I find that EPE-approved talking Elvis head much more offensive! (n)

[jadedragon61]

Yes, it is distasteful and offensive to the memory of Elvis Presley as a man. But for Elvis Presley (the Product), there is little that can be done.

Is a good point: to us, EP is a human being, to *****s such as selling that thing, EP is just a product.

Of course, it could be argued that EP allowed himself, primarily via the films, to be turned into a product for mass consumption; still, IMO, no one deserves this kind of degradation.

That such things do happen is truly a "Sign of the Times" (Prince).

[Merry]

Is a good point: to us, EP is a human being, to *****s such as selling that thing, EP is just a product.

Of course, it could be argued that EP allowed himself, primarily via the films, to be turned into a product for mass consumption; still, IMO, no one deserves this kind of degradation.

That such things do happen is truly a "Sign of the Times" (Prince).



The reason why I complained to Ebay and asked others to do so, is that it is easy to sit back and not do what is right.

Please don't look at this as scolding from me, it is just a view I have. If everyone cared just a little more for others, the world would be a better place.

It is the ones who stick up for what is wrong, who make the difference. (y)

Jess

[elvis himselvis]

Stupid people(n)

[ajr]

The reason why I complained to Ebay and asked others to do so, is that it is easy to sit back and not do what is right.

Please don't look at this as scolding from me, it is just a view I have. If everyone cared just a little more for others, the world would be a better place.

It is the ones who stick up for what is wrong, who make the difference. (y)

Jess

I agree with you, Jess. When the funeral dirctors wife tried selling a piece of the pillow covering from the casket; many of us complained loud & long. It was removed without being sold.

I've worked in the medical field for years & am used to death. That's NOT what bothers me. It's the despicable way it makes fun of a man. (n)

[presley]

why would they do something like this? Where is there respect??

[meg]

why would they do something like this? Where is there respect??


Yes no respect:!: The same is people who say Elvis is alive(n)

[memphis 77]

this is down right
'AWFUL" e bay should bring this down, i'm sure E.P.E. would be rigt on their tale if it was something that was going to take from their profits, but i will give them the benefit of the doubt and contact E.P.E. this afternoon and tell them about it[lets see what they will say and do], again i hope they will at least try to do something.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Personally I am not offend by this nor surprised. The world is full of *****ic charlatans out to shock and of course make money in the process.

I'm only glad they haven't put they effigy in a Jumpsuit!

I wouldn't think that EPE would dignify this with a response and nor should we, it will run it's course if everyone ignores it, give it attention and it will flourish.

[Mr.Aron77]

Well said:clap:

[Tommy]

:mad: no words

[Unchained Melody]

why would they do something like this? Where is there respect??

GREED...and stupidity !!!:angry:

[Larry Dickman]

And to think, EPE says releasing Elvis In Concert would harm Elvis' image!?:hmm:

[Elvisgirl]

that is really sick. i feel nauseous. this is one of the worst things i've seen

[ruggishboo]

And to think, EPE says releasing Elvis In Concert would harm Elvis' image!?:hmm:

Exactly!!(y)

[ferry duivesteijn]

sick
this is sick
this things makes me mad this no respectfull to our elvis

ferry

[Diane]

It is sick but what can you do? Ebay isn't going to listen and EPE doesn't care. Best to ignore and above all, hope no one bets on the darn thing so that someone else doesn't come up with something just as disgusting.:mad:

Diane

[SeeSeeRider777]

EPE got on us about TCB Radio and they allow this s***t. We pay tribute, not disrespect him.

[TCBGIRL]

It takes a low non-educated trash sick mind to do this.Is someone who is mentally ill.that's all.Pay no atention to this sick person.My advise to this person,is to seek help.He/she needs to be lack up and sedated heavely.psycho.

[Sammycakes]

I don't appreciate that at all. They treat him just like he wasn't even a real person.

[Unchained Melody]

And to think, EPE says releasing Elvis In Concert would harm Elvis' image!?:hmm:

Exactly...but they won't do anything about stuff like this, and promote those ETA's...some which are down right ruining Elvis' image..(n)

[goodelvisgirl]

Yeah, its making me sick to my stomach just looking at it..!!:angry: (n) ..how freakin' disrespectful can one get..(n)

i agree with you and who would want that a coffin is bad enough but this is just beyond a joke some people need to get a grip

[Unchained Melody]

i agree with you and who would want that a coffin is bad enough but this is just beyond a joke some people need to get a grip

Someone who is very morbid.:doh:

[goodelvisgirl]

these small minded people just make me so angry they honestly want money for that they are just one sad sick person but i'm sure it wont be the last of the stupidity

[rebby]

There is no respect left in this world for decent human beings. It disgusts me !

[marijaep]

People are capable to do anything for money! (n) Really disguisting! - Who would buy anything like this? (n)

[john carpenter]

I saw this recreation of "Elvis in his coffin before, and it's very disrespectfull. What if one of our loved one died and the made a dummy of him/her in their casket? It would make me sick. I'm surprised Lisa Marie or Priscilla doesn't sue them. And Mr. Soden is suppose to keep on top of stuff like that. Atleast they didn't put a wick on the top of his head.:lmfao:(n)(n)(n)(n)

[ricky]

SICK! SICK! SICK! sad, sad, people, a reflection of the World we all live in no sense of respect for his family or being blunt and factual,:angry::angry:(n):mad: US his Fans and Friends

[Unchained Melody]

Just out of curiosity, how much did this sell for, anyone know ?

[MissyM]

If I was Lisa, I'd buy it, and burn the package it came in and never even look at it.

[Unchained Melody]

If I was Lisa, I'd buy it, and burn the package it came in and never even look at it.

That would be wierd i would think burning a replica of your own father laid in a coffin. :blink:

[MissyM]

Better burnt than bought and put on display!

[Unchained Melody]

Better burnt than bought and put on display!

I'm sure theres some fan out there who would proudly display it. ;)