We are a family-owned and operated business. Tony and Karen Baker are the co-owners and operators with lots of help from family members and some great friends.
We take pride in our clean, comfortable auction house and have grown rapidly since opening at the end of 2013. We've been blessed with some of the greatest customers anywhere.
The "Golden Rule" is our guiding business principle. Our auctions are fast-paced, exciting and FUN! We strive to maintain a family atmosphere and profanity and/or alcohol are not permitted or tolerated.
You are invited to come join us at one of our auctions and experience for yourself one of the most enjoyable and entertaining ways to spend an evening.
Tony Baker Auctioneer/Co-Owner NC License #9415
Tony grew up in nearby Dunn, NC and graduated from Wayne Community College. He has lived in Wayne County for the past 35 years and worked for the US Post Office in Pikeville for over 20 years.
He and his wife Karen traveled all over North Carolina visiting auctions over the years as a fun pastime and decided in 2012 to start their own business. Since obtaining his auctioneer license, he has worked tirelessly to renovate the current Pikeville location and grow Whistle Stop.
Karen Baker Co-Owner
At the auction, Karen does a little bit of everything. Throughout the week, you can find her setting up displays, organizing, cleaning, and doing whatever else is needed. On Friday nights, she is usually found in the concession stand and helping out on the floor.
Sheldon Denning
Sheldon is the brother of Karen and is also a graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School.
Sheldon is the hot dog master and helps Karen run the concession stand on Friday nights.
Amber & Daniel Stancil
Amber is the daughter of Tony and Karen Baker and is a graduate of UNC Wilmington. She works in nearby Wilson and is married to Daniel Stancil, a graduate of East Carolina University. He also works in Wilson as an engineer. They are expecting a baby boy in July of 2018, so we can't wait to have him join us on Friday nights soon!
Amber usually works the sign-in and check-out line, so she is the first smiling face to greet you. Daniel helps with the heavy lifting and works on the floor.
Tony, Emily, & Annabelle Coggins
Emily is the daughter of Tony and Karen Baker and is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. She also has a Master's Degree from ECU and is married to Tony Coggins who holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from UNC. They both teach at local schools in Wayne County and have a two year old daughter, Annabelle.
On Friday nights, Emily is usually found writing tickets while Tony works the floor. Annabelle alternates between the office and bossing people around.
