Michael Jackson Memorial Service Program Book

The Program book, tickets and wristband from the Michael Jackson memorial service are the latest and hottest Jackson collectibles being offered for sale. It seems that many people are selling the entire kit or at least a few pieces in order to pay for their expenses for the event. It's a little weird but at the same time it makes sense. It's as if they got to attend for free, without any keepsakes or memorabilia. People came from all over the country, in fact, the world, to the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA where the memorial service was held.

These items could turn out to be quite valuable to Michael Jackson collectors and fans in the not too distant future. When you consider that there were only about 8,000 people who attended, that's not a lot of programs in the scope of things. Approximately 1.6 million people signed up for the lottery to attend. About 30 million viewed the memorial service on TV. That's a lot of interest. Supposing that all 8,000 Michael Jackson memorial service program books, tickets and wristbands survive the ravages of time and age, that's still a very rare item with a huge demand!

The prices sellers are getting for these collectibles are varied from as low as $25 for a torn or stained ticket to $400 for a mint condition set. A set being the program book, ticket and wristband. Of course, most of these items are found on eBay and it seems a lot of inexperienced sellers set their items to end at odd times, like 3 or 4 Am. Since there's nobody up at that time shopping, these items sold really cheap to a lucky few! But I doubt that will last as people get smarter! (I wasn't one of the lucky ones!)

As with all collectibles though, what is it really worth? It's always up to the collector, quite often the sentimental value weighing in more than the monetary. However, with the Michael Jackson memorial service programs, I think this is one item that will always have some decent monetary value. It's just so scarce and the "King of Pop" legend is not going away any time soon.



Adding any of these pieces, the program book, wristband or ticket to a Michael Jackson collection will visually and emotionally enhance the display. I said it earlier, it can be precieved a little strange, but just think about it. At the most only 8,000 people in the world can have a full kit. And you know that isn't going to happen. It's going to be more like 3,000. And that's quite rare!

I didn't even apply for the lottery as it would not have been possible for me to attend anyway. I never even thought about these programs until they were starting to surface on eBay. I think the biggest reason they have become so popular is because they are actually nice. The color booklet is beautiful with nice pictures and the gold wristband and ticket are classy too. I'm hoping to get my Michael Jackson memorial program book, wristband and ticket, the whole kit! I can't afford a "mint condition" set but I'm working on getting one piece at a time. It's going to be one MJ memorabilia collectible I'll treasure it for a long time.

Michael Jackson Swimming

Just wanted to post this picture of Michael Jackson swimming. Actually as you can see he's not swimming but rather just in a swimsuit. But he's soak and wet and probably was swimming!

The point of posting this is for one, I've never seen this picture. Obviously taken in the 80's but have no idea where. I cannot believe how handsome this young man is! Very fit and with a spectacular smile. For the life of me I cannot understand why he did what he did to himself, his face!



If it were mine I wouldn't have touched a thing. I'd have to say God did a pretty good job on this young man, wouldn't you? Well anyway, this is the Michael most of us want to remember and likely will.

Michael Jackson Figures & Dolls in Demand

The Michael Jackson toy figures and dolls from the 1980's are the hottest thing going right now! I am truly amazed that supply is keeping up with demand for these doll figures! A good many of these collectible figures are in terrific shape, if not still in the boxes! Of course, most are found on eBay. That's probably your best bet for the best deal and finding the particular Michael Jackson doll you want for your collection.

I cannot remember if these dolls were more for kids or if adults bought them too back in the 80's. At any rate, they are great pieces of memorabilia to have today. Like all the other collectible vintage Michael Jackson merchandise for sale lately, it's coming from people who are cleaning out their garages and attics in search of this stuff. They are motivated to selling knowing they will get a few bucks for almost anything MJ related.

Vintage Figures 80's

But the real winners are us, the collectors. While most of this stuff is a little over priced, it's not ridiculous and being able to find whatever I want has got me drooling on a daily basis! Doll, figures and statues that were not anywhere to be found over the past couple years are easily found now, and that's well worth a little bit of price inflation.

This truly is the best time ever to buy these figures of Michael Jackson vintage dolls. In a few short months, possibly sooner, this vintage merchandise will be in very limited supply and replaced with new, commercially motivated items. Most of which will never be very collectible or valuable in my opinion. Yes, there will be some very nice figures and busts coming out, but the true vintage Jackson dolls and action figures from the 80's are irreplaceable.

Michael Jackson Dolls

What's nice about these dolls, especially now so soon after his death, is that they are not fake. There hasn't been enough time to put out the fakes and besides, these dolls are easily discerned. Just look around at pictures and you can tell. All that packaging would have to be faked too and I doubt the frenzy is going to last long enough for that to happen. (for dolls, that is)

If you've been wanting to add to your collection or just want a piece of Michael Jackson memorabilia, consider a toy doll! Find one that you like, one that represents Billie Jean or Thriller for example, and buy it while you can! It will make a nice "King of Pop" keepsake for years to come.

**Check out this video of MJ dolls from the 80's to present!**

Michael Jackson Collectible Magazines

Have you seen any of the new special edition magazines featuring Michael Jackson? They are starting to come out in groves now! Commemorative Time, Newsweek, People and many others are hitting the stands. These are certainly nice to own but have you noticed the vintage Michael Jackson magazines out there, especially on eBay? Wow! It's like a buffet out there for us Michael Jackson collectors!

I'm lovin' it. People are just cleaning out their old junk draweres, garages etc in search of these old magazines in order to make a few bucks and it's us collectors who are getting the real deals! While it's true that a lot of them are overpriced, it's also true that the selection has never been better. It's never even been close to this and therefore you can get what you want or need for your collection.

I've seen some very rare Jackson Five magazine covers too, from the early 70's which I've never seen before. Even though the 80's were saturated with Michael Jackson headlines and magazines, there were some rare issues and they are being made available. I've also replaced a few of my magazines with ones that were in much better shape.

I've always liked magazines for a collection. They add to the timeline in a way that nothing else can. The pictures inside magazines are generally of very good quality and there's lots of them. The ads represent the time period and there's always dates if not on every page, at least a few and in the ads.

A magazine can be held and looked at and I suppose it's the idea that you can read it that makes me enjoy them so much as part of my Michael Jackson collection. It's really cool when someone sees my display, comments on it and walks over, picks up the magazine and reads it. I think it makes the collection more magical.

There has truly never been a better time to find a Michael Jackson magazine for your collection. Are you taking advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity?
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