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    Default How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    How to use Google to search all Craiglist sites

    The resulting query looks like:

    site:craigslist.org "search terms"

    Where "search terms" is replaced by whatever you're looking for, like "Pachinko"

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    Search All Craigslist Sites at Once with Google

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    Another way to search the Craigslist universe is to use Craiglook:

    Craiglook: Craigslist Search

    Just leave the "Where" field blank and it will search the entire U.S.
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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    Quote Originally Posted by JACKSJE4 View Post
    Another way to search the Craigslist universe is to use Craiglook:

    Craiglook: Craigslist Search

    Just leave the "Where" field blank and it will search the entire U.S.
    Even Better

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    my perfered search is

    SearchTempest - The EASY way to search Craigslist

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    Quote Originally Posted by JACKSJE4 View Post
    Another way to search the Craigslist universe is to use Craiglook:

    Craiglook: Craigslist Search

    Just leave the "Where" field blank and it will search the entire U.S.
    I use this as well. It's great because I can limit the search to 100 or even 200 miles. It's a little too far to drive cross country for a machine so those results are worthless to me.
    My Machines:
    Pachinko: Star Wars (2004), Kyoraku "Columbia"
    Pachislo: Lucky Cat, Large Devil S

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    we should get this thread sticky
    notice

    Notice

    Warning: Author of this post has delusions of being mentally competent.




    I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but i'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    If you want to get really "techie" and have the Pachinkos come to you without you needing to search for them, try setting up an RSS Reader to do the heavy lifting for you.

    First, you will need to download and install an RSS Reader program. Any RSS reader will do and there are lots to be found using Google (I use RSS Bandit because I find it easy to use and its free).

    Next, go to the SearchTempest.com site and set up your desired search using the fields provided. Click on the "Search" button.

    At the top right of the results screen you will see a link that says "feeds for this search". Click on the link.

    On the next screen click the "Get RSS Feeds" link and save the search export file to your desktop.

    Using the RSS Reader program you downloaded, select the option to perform an import and point the browser to the file you saved on your desktop.

    Once the searches have been successfully imported, you can use the preferences/options in the RSS Reader to set the interval that the search is run and how you are notified when there is a new "hit".

    Now, when a new Pachinko ad is posted on your local Cragslist, you should receive a notification indicating such.

    Happy Hunting!

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    Just an FYI if you use the site CraigsLook.com to search for Pachi's or other items...

    I use the site daily and have not had any issues up until yesterday (10/14/2010). It seems that some/most of the links are getting hijacked by another website called Oodle.com. The links will take you to yet another site that has all of the info about the item you are seeking, but beware - I got a virus from one of the hijacked ads!!

    I have noticed there is a window of time between when the ad is posted and when it gets hijacked, allowing you to access the original CL ad. The best way to tell is to look at the website reference in the ad summary (see screen shot).

    Hopefully the CraigsLook webmaster will see/fix the issue soon and this post will be obsolete.

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    Well, I went to my favorite site to search all of Craigslist for Pachinkos like I do most every day, and I was greeted with the message in the attachment below.

    Anyone know of another RSS based search tool that also provides pictures?
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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    the Florida Gators are forcing all the high schools that call themselves anything like the gators or use a similar logo to change their names and logos
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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    Well that's a bunch of poop. How the heck does Craigslist think that limiting our results is going to help their customers? I buy stuff from all over the state. Now it's a big pain to search.
    My Machines:
    Pachinko: Star Wars (2004), Kyoraku "Columbia"
    Pachislo: Lucky Cat, Large Devil S

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    Default Re: How to search all Craiglist sites at one time

    this is the one i have always used

    SearchTempest - The EASY way to search Craigslist
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
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