Elvis at the O2

[The Pirate]

Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

I think it says a lot about how brainwashed we Elvis fans have become in recent years, that anyone could hand over twenty quid to "go and have a look at some stuff" and then describe it as being good value for money.

Sounds to me like your one of those blokes who is last at the bar to get a round of drinks in.

Not at all, but if you think that's in any way related to knowing what is and what isn't value for money then I doubt there's any way I can convince you otherwise.

[Bodie]

Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

I think it says a lot about how brainwashed we Elvis fans have become in recent years, that anyone could hand over twenty quid to "go and have a look at some stuff" and then describe it as being good value for money.

Sounds to me like your one of those blokes who is last at the bar to get a round of drinks in.

Not at all, but if you think that's in any way related to knowing what is and what isn't value for money then I doubt there's any way I can convince you otherwise.

Well you obviously don't go out that much then.

The year is 2014 not 1984 and £20 ain't that much money for what the Exhibition is.

[elvis56]

Just got back form the O2 & would have to say this may be the best thing that EPE have done short of opening up Graceland itself. it's a kind of timeline & themed room set up & oozes quality. this is not a cheap no thought thrown together exhibit. even the Pirate might like it

I'm not saying I wouldn't like it. I'm saying that it's a pity we have reached the stage where £20 - "to look at some stuff", which is the best way I can put it - is seen as a bargain. The same way that I think it's shocking that so many people hand over a hundred and fifty quid for some books about recording sessions.

"Well, well, well, it seems that Elvis recorded a song called Hound Dog... I was not aware of that. Thank goodness I have this three volume set to tell me these things. Calm down children, Xmas dinner will be a little less extravagant than last year, daddy had more important things to do with his money. What's that you say Britney, you haven't seen the cat for a while? Yum yum, what's that smell coming from the kitchen... No Justin, that's not a flea collar round the turkey's neck, it's the string the butcher put on to hold the legs together. Tuck in kids, your father has to go and read about unreleased overdubs for Yoga Is As Yoga Does."

i don't totally disagree with what u say tbf. in fact i don't disagree with any of it. shamefully its now common practice & accepted for these £60 a throw books & some dealers even adding more onto that price just as standard on release & people not shoppin' around makes no sense that people just keep shelling out extra & i have to say when 1st announced i was surely a tenner is all this is worth or should be. BUT the price twice that & when u go see this, i've gotta admit its plain to see a lot or time & money was put into this. it really is like nothing i've seen before Elvis wise & its more impressive than the Memphis Graceland themed exhibits due to having so much space to work in - it really is something man, it really is - it's gonna surprise u that EPE have finally got it right

[The Pirate]

Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

I think it says a lot about how brainwashed we Elvis fans have become in recent years, that anyone could hand over twenty quid to "go and have a look at some stuff" and then describe it as being good value for money.

Sounds to me like your one of those blokes who is last at the bar to get a round of drinks in.

Not at all, but if you think that's in any way related to knowing what is and what isn't value for money then I doubt there's any way I can convince you otherwise.

Well you obviously don't go out that much then.

The year is 2014 not 1984 and £20 ain't that much money for what the Exhibition is.

Then we'll have to agree to disagree. I get out plenty, thanks, and I can go and see a live band for ten quid. A live band, a support act, two hours of top class music for half of what the exhibition costs. If a band can come from America, transport themselves and their gear, play to a few hundred people and make a profit, how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

[elvis65]

hello can anyone help me in obtaining the 2 cd set and brochure that you can buy when you go to the exhibit i would pay
for 2 copies of each please if you can help would be great
thanks

[JRtherealJR]

how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

Sounds to me like you are not much of an Elvis fan.

[Joe Car]

Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

I think it says a lot about how brainwashed we Elvis fans have become in recent years, that anyone could hand over twenty quid to "go and have a look at some stuff" and then describe it as being good value for money.

Sounds to me like your one of those blokes who is last at the bar to get a round of drinks in.

Not at all, but if you think that's in any way related to knowing what is and what isn't value for money then I doubt there's any way I can convince you otherwise.

Well you obviously don't go out that much then.

The year is 2014 not 1984 and £20 ain't that much money for what the Exhibition is.

Then we'll have to agree to disagree. I get out plenty, thanks, and I can go and see a live band for ten quid. A live band, a support act, two hours of top class music for half of what the exhibition costs. If a band can come from America, transport themselves and their gear, play to a few hundred people and make a profit, how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

The fact that you diminish the sentimental value to us fans as far as the items on display with your comments goes, makes debating you a waste of time. Not sure what 20 quid is, but I wish, wish this would come to Canada. I would pay to see it, that's for sure.

[whatsupdoc]

I don't get it: As the photographs show all the Elvis items are handled with extreme care at the O2 exhibition ( roped off car displays, white gloves) and at the same time The Elvis Estate wants his planes gone from Graceland and allows it to happen that they are being offered for sale on Ebay.

[LeeJayVega]

hello can anyone help me in obtaining the 2 cd set and brochure that you can buy when you go to the exhibit i would pay
for 2 copies of each please if you can help would be great
thanks

All the souvenirs are available by mail. Here is a link: http://www.bandstores.co.uk/shop/elvisattheo2/index.php

Two CDs and two souvenir programs would cost about £64 including shipping to Canada.

My mother lives in Greenwich, just a stone's throw from the O2, but I live in Alabama. I 'm considering ordering a few items.

Jim

[The Pirate]

how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

Sounds to me like you are not much of an Elvis fan.

Ah, the old "If you don't think everything is wonderful and you aren't prepared to spend a fortune, you aren't a real fan", argument.

[The Pirate]

The fact that you diminish the sentimental value to us fans as far as the items on display with your comments goes, makes debating you a waste of time. Not sure what 20 quid is, but I wish, wish this would come to Canada. I would pay to see it, that's for sure.

So you're saying that because the items have sentimental value, they can charge what they like and it's worth it?

[JRtherealJR]

how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

Sounds to me like you are not much of an Elvis fan.

Ah, the old "If you don't think everything is wonderful and you aren't prepared to spend a fortune, you aren't a real fan", argument.

It's only £20. Quite cheap for an exhibit of this scale.

[Rock Legend]

I saw the Titanic exhibition about a year ago, and that was approx. £8 per adult, and £25 per family. That’s a more realistic entrance price, and in my opinion the Titanic exhibition also offers far greater value. The sets they build to showcase the artifacts are fantastic and the way this story is presented puts the Elvis one to shame, based on the images and footage I’ve seen so far.

[The Pirate]

how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

Sounds to me like you are not much of an Elvis fan.

Ah, the old "If you don't think everything is wonderful and you aren't prepared to spend a fortune, you aren't a real fan", argument.

It's only £20. Quite cheap for an exhibit of this scale.

And there you have it. "Only" £20.

That's £40 if you go with a partner, or I suppose you can do the sensible thing and leave them outside while you go in on your own.

[Scarre]

Priscilla looks amazing as she approaches 70.

Please tell me you are kidding...

[debtd1]

The Good News – I attended the Elvis Exhibition at the 02 in London yesterday and loved every bit of it. Fantastic to see all these artefacts after so many years of looking at them in magazines and on film. Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

The Bad News – AND THIS MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!!! Two days prior to my attendance I received an e-mail from the 02 organisers stating that the CD which I purchased in advance with my ticket was not yet available and would be sent to me in January. I had also purchased the 02 Exhibition Brochure in advance and this was given to me on production of my ticket. When I received my Brochure I said that I would like to purchase another copy for a friend and was told that they are not allowed to sell Brochures at the Exhibition. It appears that one has to purchase such items when you order online. I suspect EPE’s logic for this is that if they sell Brochures at the venue then other Elvis fans would get them and not attend (flawed logic in my opinion). Whatever their reasoning I really object to their not letting fans know about this in advance. My only other little gripe is that on entering the 02 Complex, the Exhibition is not signposted anywhere. If you turn right on entering and go down the restaurant section the Exhibition is about two hundred yards down on the left.

You have been warned.

However, for those attending YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!



Brian

Brian, are there any chairs to sit on periodically as your going round? I enquired about hiring a wheelchair for my friend and they don't:-(
I have a dicky knee, but it would have been easier pushing her than it is going to be watching her struggling to get round…..

[Bodie]

how come it costs £20 a ticket fora bunch of clothes and old documents that will be seen by tens of thousands?

Sounds to me like you are not much of an Elvis fan.

Ah, the old "If you don't think everything is wonderful and you aren't prepared to spend a fortune, you aren't a real fan", argument.

It's only £20. Quite cheap for an exhibit of this scale.

And there you have it. "Only" £20.

That's £40 if you go with a partner, or I suppose you can do the sensible thing and leave them outside while you go in on your own.

Go to the Exhibition and see for yourself if it's worth it.

[promiseland]

Such good value for money at just over £20 a ticket including VAT.

I think it says a lot about how brainwashed we Elvis fans have become in recent years, that anyone could hand over twenty quid to "go and have a look at some stuff" and then describe it as being good value for money.

Sounds to me like your one of those blokes who is last at the bar to get a round of drinks in.

Not at all, but if you think that's in any way related to knowing what is and what isn't value for money then I doubt there's any way I can convince you otherwise.

Well you obviously don't go out that much then.

The year is 2014 not 1984 and £20 ain't that much money for what the Exhibition is.

Hell I spend $20 at Arbys. (Of course I have to get a double Roast Beef Max which is $11 by itself..)

[Gary1]

Well it didn't take long for the moaning start....now there's a surprise.

[Gunter]

All things considered I don't have any problem with the entrance price, but one thing is for sure. I'm not buying any FTD's there.

[Sodman]

Just to get things in perspective: In Sweden a beer cost 20 GBP when you go out in a bar...! Well, almost at least

[Bill Tanner]

Just to get things in perspective: In Sweden a beer cost 20 GBP when you go out in a bar...! Well, almost at least

I think you can only compare the price of Elvis at the 02 with other UK exhibitions/museums/galleries etc. And I'd agree, It looks overpriced. The Elvis Liverpool exhibition was £7.00, though it was smaller. Did anyone go to the 'Bowie Is' exhibition in London last year? I wonder how much that was?

Pop star exhibitions will soon be the new concerts. Jacko's clobber will be on tour soon, betcha!

[sireltonjohn]

pretty sure an on the day ticket for Bowie was £15.50. I missed it sadly

[Rubberneckin']

Brian, are there any chairs to sit on periodically as your going round? I enquired about hiring a wheelchair for my friend and they don't:-(
I have a dicky knee, but it would have been easier pushing her than it is going to be watching her struggling to get round…..

Just been to see it and was not disappointed, Yes there were a few chairs in the middle of the exhibition and some outside the entrance to the theatre for the film.

[debtd1]

Brian, are there any chairs to sit on periodically as your going round? I enquired about hiring a wheelchair for my friend and they don't:-(
I have a dicky knee, but it would have been easier pushing her than it is going to be watching her struggling to get round…..

Just been to see it and was not disappointed, Yes there were a few chairs in the middle of the exhibition and some outside the entrance to the theatre for the film.

Thanks for that;-)