Draft:Western Trading Post
Family-owned auction house & gallery in Wickenburg, Arizona
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Western Trading Post is a family-owned auction and gallery in Wickenburg, Arizona, that specializes in Western & Native Americana, vintage turquoise jewelry, firearms, Southwestern antiques, art, and other collectibles.[1] It hosts traditional in-person auctions in conjunction with online bidding platforms. It is currently owned and operated by Jim and Bobbi Jeen Olson, who have served as owners for over 13 years and have achieved notable recognition for high-value sales and media mentions.[2]
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The establishment is a destination for collectors and enthusiasts of the American West and Southwestern United States. Its expansion in 2025 and family-operated model contribute to its reputation within the Western collectibles community.[3][4]
History
Western Trading Post can be traced to a trading post in 1877 in the Arizona territory.[4] Eventually, the operation came under ownership from Jim Olson, who has owned and operated the establishment under the Western Trading Post name for over 13 years. The Olson family currently owns and operates the establishment, committed to preserving and perpetuating the heritage of the American West in the historic downtown of Wickenburg.
In 2020, Western Trading Post had an award winning[5] television show titled Western Trading Post TV, which aired nationally on The Cowboy Channel for two years before moving to the Great American Western Youtube channel in 2022.[6]
By 2022, Western Trading Post was auctioning items from Charles Loloma, Billy Klapper, Tommy Singer, Ernesto Icaza Sánchez, and Richard E Byrd.[7] Rare items from these auctions have sold for over one hundred thousand dollars.[4][8]
Western Trading Post began an ongoing partnership with the Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum in Elko, Nevada in 2024 to host their annual online benefit auction, which features handmade bits, spurs, and romal reins.[9]
In 2025, Western Trading Post relocated to Wickenburg from Casa Grande, Arizona, and hosted their first large-scale auction at the new location on November 12, 2025.[10] The opening was covered on a segment on Fox 10 Phoenix, on KSAZ-TV.[11]
Operations
Western Trading Post operates from an 18,000-square-foot facility in Wickenburg, Arizona. It includes a curated gallery where items may be purchased directly and a wagon museum collection belonging to donors Myron and Betsy Deibel. Most of Western Trading Post’s sales come from regular auctions, selling items such as Navajo and Hopi Native American jewelry, cowboy collectibles, antique Winchester rifles, and Western American art. The company has also been selling online since 2014 and incorporates online and phone bidding into its live events.[12]
Prior to 2020, Western Trading Post was at trade shows, Old West shows, and held a booth at the National Finals Rodeo. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, it ceased traveling and further expanded its online and storefront operations.[12]
Owner Jim Olson also serves as a director of the Colt Collectors Association and as Vice President of the National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association.[13][14]
Notable Sales
- On January 8 2022, Western Trading Post sold a Lander Blue and sterling silver, Navajo squash blossom necklace set at a live auction for $112,000, breaking a world record for highest-selling squash blossom at auction.[2][15]
- On January 11 2024, Western Trading Post auctioned off an 1800s-era Navajo weaving wearing blanket for $13,000.[4]
- On May 7 2025, a 14-karat gold concho belt by Navajo silversmith Sunshine Reeves was sold at auction for $68,000.[7]
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