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Why Auctions Work

Why Auctions Work

Posted by Rowdy Olson on May 14th 2024

How much would you spend to reclaim a cherished childhood memory? Mrs. Cindy grew up on a family ranch purchased by her family in the 1940s, eating meals from a very special set of plates. These … read more
To Auction or Not to Auction...

To Auction or Not to Auction...

Posted by Jim Olson on Oct 7th 2023

At Western Trading Post we believe, "If you want to find out the true value of something in today's market, put it in a well-advertised, well-attended auction and you'll discover it." Auctions provide … read more
Becoming A Better Bidder

Becoming A Better Bidder

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 7th 2022

I receive questions and comments from auction bidders on a regular basis. “Why didn’t I get the item I was trying to bid on?” “Why did someone else get it for the same amount I bid?” “I would have pai … read more
Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 27th 2021

One picture of Billy the Kid is worth over 2 million dollars. Another is hardly worth anything. The difference—provenance!According to the dictionary, the word Provenance is a noun which means: 1. ORI … read more