This trading post is AMAZING! The selection is outstanding and the staff was extremely nice & helpful. It is a family owned business that has been around for years. I only wish I had more disposable income ! read more

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I swung-by en route to the East Coast looking for some turquoise jewelry. I was astounded by the variety of items this store had. Every wall and shelf looked jam packed with all kinds of items. There's no parking lot but I was able to find free parking right in front of the entrance. Nothing caught my eyes that made me want to buy it but it was fun to window shop. read more

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Amazing variety of art work in this 112 year-old Gallup institution. Excellent customer service. You won't believe the array of silver and turquoise. read more

Richardson's Trading Post - Pawn Shops Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

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They have an extreme collection of Southwest jewelry art, blankets, etc. The amount of jewelry is truly overwhelming. In addition to that, there are pieces that are museum quality and were very interesting. The staff was truly helpful. Talked through many different items and we had a great visit. Let's not forget the White Buffalo! read more

Richardson's Trading Post - A block of Jade with decorative wristbands to give you an idea how big that rock is. - Pawn Shops Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

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My favourite store stop ever! A true representation of the skills of the surrounding tribesM

Wonderful establishment. Imagine a beautiful collection of Native American art in a museum... and everything is for sale. Find something special that you will give a good home. read more

Really cool, not sure how prices compare as only looked at a few pieces but the store is great. Some of the reviews make it sound junky but definitely not. I would call it upscale. Definitely some gorgeous stuff and quality. Nice folks work here too. read more

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A true treasure, may well be the finest American crafts trading post in the world. Stuffed literally to the rafters with fine Navajo runs, jewelry Kachina, silver smithing baskets, saddles, bolos, . etc... Its mesmerizing. THE price marked is never the real price (for rugs think %65 off the marked price) And the knowledgeable sales people are pushy at times. But they must have $15 million in inventory, maybe more. Don't miss it! read more

Richardson's Trading Post - Pawn Shops Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Located directly on Route 66 and facing the rail tracks, Richardson's has a very deep selection and a lot of merchandise for sale. Staff was nice but the prices felt too high for us on the jewelry though the shotgun selection in particular looked top notch. read more

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Awesome inventory. Funky and fun. Friendly staff. Ask to use the restroom and you get escorted past miles of pawn saddles and such. Don't pay the listed price--they will haggle a bit. read more

Visiting Richardson's was like visiting a museum. The quality of the pieces is amazing. The proprietor is unbelievably knowledgeable--he knew the name of each artist, and was able to provide information about the backgrounds of many of the artists. My only regret is that the piece that my wife and I really loved was outside our price range. Phillip M. Feldman read more

Stopped here while on a Southwest driving tour. Well stocked trading post, partially oriented to locals and partially to tourists. Ok prices, though we didn't buy anything. Ok parking. read more

I had time in the evening for one stop, so I researched trading posts in Gallup, and Richardson's seemed to be the place. I could have circled the store for a couple hours--old pawn, new pieces, countless artists. The person who helped me was kind, knowledgeable, and genuine (maybe the owner?) I recommend stopping here if you are in town--they've been around since 1913 and have the provenance to show for it. read more

This is the most incredible place to find Native American treasures and a MUST stop if you are within a 100 miles of Gallup, NM. Seriously, I would plan an entire trip around it. Richardson's is a major part of Route 66 history and well-known in Gallup and beyond. The selection is incredible and historical and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I purchased two rugs on a recent visit and the quality for the price is excellent. I must have spent two hours in the place! If there is a Native American Artifact Museum then this must be it! read more

The ONLY place in Gallup for Native American treasures, jewelry, blankets, lots of super cool stuff. Ask for Wanda; she's a riot. She actually reminded us of the waitress in the steak house scene from Hell or Highwater. read more

I had been looking forward to purchasing a few things and heard that the pawnshops are the best place to go. Although the staff was friendly, I felt pressured to buy things that I hadn't really come for. Particularly, lady name Rose, was dominating me when I wanted to be independent of that. Furthermore, I was originally assisted by a woman who is part owner, and she quoted me a lower price on a couple items, than Rose did on the same items several minutes later. It was almost as though they switched places assisting me, so that they could get more money out of me. It made me feel uncomfortable, and even though I bought several things, I felt as though I was ripped off. The prices were very high relative to what they should've been. It ruined what I had hoped would be a special, and enjoyable experience. I wish I had tried a different place, but I had run out of time, because most places close at around six and are not open on Sunday. read more

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(4.25) ~ Very good selection of 100% Authentic Navajo Rugs at Whole Sale Prices! Note: Navajo Rugs are the "Cream of the Crop" for Hand Woven Rugs, not to be confused with the less expensive Mexican Rugs found in most other stores. Navajo Rugs do command top dollar, but it's worth driving the (2+) hours to Gallup, NM to Richardson's Trading Co. for both the Wide Selection of 100% Authentic Navajo Rugs and their Whole Sale Prices. Because the same Rugs bought in Santa Fe would be (3X) the price you pay at Richardson's;) And yes, they do take Credit Cards. read more

This is the place to go if you looking for Indian jewelry or really anything else. I was only looking at jewelry but they do have things. They have a wonderful selection -and all different styles and types. the people there are very helpful And the prices are very reasonable. read more

I was expecting a quaint trading post, but this was definitely more like a pawn shop. A large pawn shop, of course, but a pawn shop nonetheless. I was overwhelmed by the amount of items in here and the staff didn't say two words to us, so we walked out pretty quickly. Ah, well. read more

I love rugs and Navajo jewelry. I've bought at the Indian Shop @ the Department of Interior in Washington, DC, as well as gift shops in the national parks, which stock pawn and 'new' Indian made merchandise. I also review prices and availability on line. I think Richardson's an excellent source for any Indian crafted items. And, a visit there is like stepping back in time. read more

Stopped here on a recent trip to NM. We went to Gallup specifically to shop for authentic Native American Indian jewelry and were not disappointed at this stop! The store is wall to wall full of history and turquoise! Larry patiently helped us as I searched for a long awaited sterling concho belt. He was so helpful and did not try to sell me the most expensive one I tried on. We narrowed it down to three then talked money. I got a nice heavy belt for a fair price. He worked with me to space the conchos exactly right before leaving. This store has Old pawn jewelry and a great selection of new jewelry. Everyone was so kind. A pleasant experience. A must if you are in the area. Located on Historic Route 66. Many thanks to Larry and staff. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

Be sure to visit Richardson's if your travels take you by Gallup, NM. The store has an incredible of inventory of Navajo crafts, new and used. read more

it's more like a visit to a museum. this store is stocked to the rafters with everything indian. (jewelry, rugs, taxidermy, baskets, guns) amazing inventory. definitely worth a stop to experience the 100 year-old pawn shop vibe. be sure to check out the white buffalo back in the rug room. read more

I had heard tons about this Trading Post so when I visited Gallup, Richardson's was a must do. They have an incredible variety of merchandise however go to Richardson's to look and not to buy because they are highly overpriced on everything. The sales staff is extremely helpful and friendly but unless you want to pay triple for an item don't even think about buying anything. I am a collector of Native American turquoise jewelry and have shopped extensively online, in Albuquerque, and in Santa Fe. I also visited other Trading Posts in Gallup. I asked to see a cuff bracelet in the case that wasn't particularly heavy; the stones were average size and nothing rare and the price was $1600.00. When I was in Richardson's they showed me a pair of Navajo Silver beads that were $300.00. When I left there I went around the corner to the Gallup Trading Company on S. 3rd and the same item was a third of the price. Just saying. It is awfully nice to browse in Richardson's but before you buy shop the surrounding stores. Even galleries around the Plaza in Santa Fe were cheaper than this store. read more

Richardson's is the most incredible place to buy Native American jewelry and I have a PhD in shopping. Santa Fe and Albuquerque can not even compare. The reviewer from Nebraska that is "not recommened" was right about the imposters selling Indian jewelry. This place is the real thing. Try to go on a Saturday to see some of the artists who come in to pay on their pawn. Mildred has always been my salesperson so I have never encountered anyone who is "pushy". Everyrhing can be bartered. Jewelry is usualky 50% off the tag price. I always check out the other shops for selections and prices, but the vast majority of my buying is done at Richardson's. read more

Absolutely a spectacular selection of GENUINE Native American treasures. Very honest and knowledgeable staff in every area of Southwestern collectibles as well as useful items for the cowboy. Their vault may contain the largest collection and repository of fabulous hand made Native American silver and turquoise jewelry in the world! I can't say enough good about this place. If you have any interest in Native American art and craft do not miss stopping here. Its one of the only places left that is the real deal still on Route 66 since its beginning. Sadly only feet from this marvelous store are an ever growing variety of sellers of FAKE Native American merchandise. These people come in from places like India and Pakistan. They will look you right in the eye and tell you in their strange foreign dialect that an item is genuine when they know full well they are selling fakes. Apparently in their culture if you buy a fake and believe its real, its OK, no harm done? No one is interested in enforcing the laws that regulate these items so a buyer must be very cautious and only deal with reputable sellers such as Richardson's. Unless you are an expert in discerning the fake from the genuine. You can bank on the advise you will get at Richardson's. I know this sounds like an ad for them because I have written a lot of ads in my life but I write this because I and tired of seeing people get ripped off by the criminals that are flooding into the Gallup area selling imitation junk to unsuspecting tourists. So educate yourself before buying Native American goods. Larry Friskopp, Nebraska read more