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    Main Trading Post

    4.2 (22 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    New rings from The Main Trading Post; left index, right thumb, and right pinky.
    Sara H.

    This place is awesome! They had such a large selection of jewelry and the lady at the desk was super helpful and friendly. I asked to see a ton of different rings and she spent a good amount of time with me helping me find the right ones. All sterling silver was 50%, not sure when that special runs. I spent 120$ on all three rings, which is a great deal given the rings I purchased. I shop quite a bit of native and sterling deals and her prices were great! If you're passing through quartzite, it's worth the stop! Thanks again and can't wait to be back!

    Tina H.

    Love to stop here when I'm passing through Quartzite -- Phil the owner is such a great guy... love chatting with him! Tons of great jewelry, gemstones, knives, etc, and great pricing! And, he respects our freedoms -- so freedom lovers... please come to support!

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    Ashley H.

    Absolutely looooove this store! I've made it a tradition to stop and buy new jewelry every time I'm driving through. I've been all around New Mexico and Arizona, nothing compares to this place. Incredible deals and the excellent quality. Evie is one of the associates, she's so sweet, patient and helpful. I really enjoy talking jewelry with her. She's helped me find more than I was looking for every time. Haha. I noticed at the bottom of my receipt it says, "come a customers, leave as friends." Evie 100% made me feel like I was leaving as a friend and excited for my next return. Thank you for being such a wonderful person Evie!! Until next time!

    Ben, the taxidermied bear at the entrance
    Christine A.

    I've stopped by Main Trading Post a couple times since my last review, and it's been worth coming through each time. While passing through Quartzsite a few days ago with my parents, who've never really gotten around that town more than to gas up and leave, I suggested my mom go through there. She's fascinated with beads and crafting and enjoyed her time through there. We were greeted by Phil, the shop's owner, who exclaimed that just about everything was half-priced. Their specialties are Native American artifacts, jewelry, beads, Minnetonka moccasins, and anything else you might want from the area. They sell various kinds of rock and stone. Mom picked up a couple strands of quartz and crystals for $6, saying she would make them into a rosary. Since my last visit it looks like they added a tented area to the right of the shop. It's mostly swap meet fodder, but at the back was a bin of scrap furs and hides. There were bits of wolf, fox, rabbit, mountain lion, bear, and so on. Since I've been needing a new pouch for Renaissance faires, I started digging through it and pulled out a nice big piece of black cow hide. It was marked $6 on the back, took it to the register and was only charged $3. They've still got big smudge sticks of sage ($2-3), which Phil picked himself up in the hills. There are several taxidermied animals around the shop, the most prevalent being Ben, a bear (either grizzly or a cinnamon-colored black bear) standing on two legs and adorned with these huge turquoise embellishments (photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1nlBbzhMonJojBF5PrDMDA?select=_B7-oI2hJJyEx0c33-RX7g). The fur on his belly's a bit worn away and you can see the long, stitched-up incision down the front. Close-up of Ben: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1nlBbzhMonJojBF5PrDMDA?select=1Y-BMac2nMtaAAFuI6l4wA Ben sort of makes the place more of a roadside attraction, and Phil was amused when we asked if we could take pictures of Ben.

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    1 year ago

    Great selection. Good prices. Huge store. Close to Tesla EV Chargers. Fun place to roam around.

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    3 years ago

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    Phil B.

    I’m happy you found something you love

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    2 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    Amen sister, thanks for your review

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    6 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Nice selection of jewelry, handmade crafts, very helpful sales assistance. Bought a few sterling inlaid pendants. Prices fair to high.

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    Phil B.

    Thank you so very much for your review I’ll pass this on to my crew

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    3 years ago

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    Sorry again, what else can I say or do

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    3 years ago

    The lady was a great help with her customers service skills and very nice to me there today while I was shopping

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    14 years ago

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    Phil B.

    Thank you for your great long positive review

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    9 years ago

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    Thank you for your great review

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you so much for your review, we all appreciate that

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    Thank you for your great review we all appreciate this

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    16 years ago

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    13 years ago

    Dusty, older garage-sale items. Some nice finds and helpful clerks but values are iffy at best.

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    Gem World

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    It's been about seven years since my original review. Good time for an update!…read more I stopped by Gem World last week, and overall, it's still one of the best places around for minerals, crystals, and rocks. The selection is massive. Whenever looking for minerals, this is a highly recommended place to go to. The main issue here, and it's a big one, is unclear and inconsistent pricing. A lot of items simply aren't labeled properly. For example, you'll see trays of quartz with vague Quality ranges like "from A+ to C," but no explanation of what that actually means. Because of this, prices often get decided at the register instead of on the shelf! Ouch! This leads directly to the real problem: whoever helps you can quote you a completely different price for the exact same item. !!! There's one older Asian lady you really want to avoid like plague, for example. no matter how high the prices are, she will always charge a triple the amount it cost. Very greedy. The upselling is aggressive and constant. Prices going up overall is understandable inflation happens. But when pricing isn't transparent, it opens the door to situations like this, and that's frustrating.

    So glad we got in before the season ends! They close April 14th for the season due to the heat…read more The employees are super friendly, there is an INCREDIBLE selection this place is HUGE. Lots of great deals too-the prices are very reasonable and their clearance items are also well priced. So many gorgeous stone, gem, crystal and artisan pieces. Every time we pass through Quartzite I make a point to come here and it doesn't disappoint. If you're passing through Quartzite you should definitely make a point to stop by and look around.

    Desert Gardens Rock Gem & Mineral Show - Sign to gem show

    Desert Gardens Rock Gem & Mineral Show

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    1st time here, loved the gems. They do need more signage for newbies. Watch out for the vendors…read morethat only take cash...just throws me off as I don't ever have cash. To the Thai food vendor! Thank you so much for going above and beyond. Was amazing.

    This is definitely my favorite rock show! It totally rocks! And there aren't even any bands. Just…read morerocks. It's gritty and real, far less commercialized than gem shows you typically find at fairgrounds. A large majority of the vendors here are true rockhounds, who have a passion for what they do. Many of these guys are the ones that found the rocks they are selling. So you will find much more raw material here, bulk rock, and other wholesale-type deals. There are giant amethyst stalagmites, barrels of agates, large quartz crystals, fossils, and every kind of stone you can imagine. Since the people are real and own the stuff they are selling, the prices can be negotiable, too. So if you like to haggle, haggle away. Especially if you are buying large amounts of stuff. The show is also huge, and it's unlikely that you could finish in one day. I know there's no way I could, and didn't when I passed by even though I wished for more time. Maybe it's because I have always marvelled at the amazing number of permutations that nature creates with what is essentially, dirt. Millions of years in the ground cooking and bam, awesome crystals, intricate patterns, beautiful colors. I only made it through about one third of the show in two hours. Overall, if you are up for an adventure and looking for something fun to do, the Desert Gardens Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show will definitely be worth the trip. Five stars all the way.

    Main Trading Post - jewelry - Updated May 2026

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