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NewsNovember 13, 2007

ST. LOUIS -- The proprietor of the Elvis is Alive Museum could be unloading his memorabilia after all. A man from Laurel, Miss., posted an $8,300 payment Monday for the contents of Bill Beeny's quirky museum. It could take up to four working days to clear...

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ST. LOUIS -- The proprietor of the Elvis is Alive Museum could be unloading his memorabilia after all.

A man from Laurel, Miss., posted an $8,300 payment Monday for the contents of Bill Beeny's quirky museum. It could take up to four working days to clear.

The man was the high bidder during an auction on eBay that closed Friday.

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He told Beeny last week he wants to open the museum in Laurel.

The collection from the Wright City museum includes photographs, books and FBI files that Beeny says support the theory that the King never died.

Beeny, a Baptist minister, wants to refocus his energy on serving the needy.

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