I've just discovered Craigslist Search web 2.0 mashup - yet another tool dedicated to "making craigslist the way it should be"

While the "craigslist#2" itself looks like a full-scale classifieds site, it's only goal seems to be in navigating poor old craigslist "the right way" through its advanced features:

1. Zip/Area search.
   

   Enter zip/city and pick radius - Cool... no need to browse 10 craigslist sites to find what you need

2. "Search All Locations" -
   

   all results across the U.S. Wonder how many "Maserati Quattroporte" are for sale in the U.S. ?

3. Images preview -
   

   i like it soooooo much, it's so freaking convenient ! Don't ask me why craigslist doesn't have it...

4. "Contact Poster" button -
   

   right in the listing. "Send Message" opens in a pop up on the same page... Very nice.

5. Neighborhood search -
   

   oh that's nice. Now i can see how many "guitar lessons" teachers are in my town and neighbour areas

6. Seller's Phone # -
   

   seems to be useful for posts with no return emails.

7. Item description -
   

   short 3 lines under each post, right in the listing

8. Categories Tree -
   

   simplier than the original craigslist's - with less categories and less stuff to be frustrated about.

Summary:
Craigslist is the largest local marketplace on earth with hundreds of millions ads posted every day across hundreds of sites.
I like it, I personally buy tons of stuff off of craigslist every month (I am a green design / recycling junkie and at the same time - I can't stop complaining about it's poor design and lack of usability.

The "craiglook" site seems to be a good fit for buyers who would like to get all pros of craigslist without sacrificing a bit of usability. I really like the design, the features and the fact that the site is free.

Happy browsing ! I really hope you'll find this post useful!

Reference: Craiglook: Search Craigslist by ZIP/Area




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