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Judge Dred (Fred)I think it would be difficult to categorize and compare all the auction houses. I like Barry's auctions because, well, there Barry's auctions and it's a very personable experience.
I would rate Barry's and Lew's auctions as the better small auctions. I'm sure both would tell you that they can't (and probably don't care to) compete with Mastro and REA. With that said Mastro and REA are the behemoths of the sports cards industry auction houses. They have some very high power stuff and lots of it.
I still wouldn't say that the Goodwin, Burks, Huggins/Scott auctions are terrible. I also like them a lot because they bring good material to the hobby. I miss Smolin's auction. Those were always fun.
I suppose what you collect would also dictate which auction house you would like. I'm a card junky so the auction houses mentioned are my favorites. If I liked memorabilia then I might have selected Lelands or someone elses auction house.