Can you search CraigsList nation wide?| Off-Topic Discussion forum |

914Driver MegaDork
9/12/19 7:30 a.m.

On my local area I can click "include nearby areas", I can even see other States. Is it possible to set it up so a specific item is searched nation wide?

I sold a car once to a guy from Colorado; he saw the ad, flew 2,000 miles and showed up with cash and a U-Haul w/trailer. He said he got notified by email when one popped up, he's a collector. You know how to do that?

Thanx, Dan

RevRico PowerDork
9/12/19 7:32 a.m.

Searchtempest.com will cast a much wider net for you, but those notification emails are beyond my skill set.

Jumper K Balls (Trent) PowerDork
9/12/19 7:42 a.m.

Searchtempest returns links even if there are no hits and that is annoying.

I use Google like we have to do here

site:craigslist.org "search phrase"

You will get expired pages in there but it is effective and faster than searchtempest

chandler PowerDork
9/12/19 8:21 a.m.

So, you can actually run a RSS feed searching for specific things. I’ve never seen it be available nationwide but you could set it up for multiple areas that would net a decent amount.

drainoil Dork
9/12/19 9:12 p.m.

Search craigslist adhunter

cdeforrest Reader
9/12/19 9:30 p.m.

Google search "site:Craigslist.org"

914Driver MegaDork
9/13/19 6:56 a.m.

Thanks folks!

ultraclyde PowerDork
9/13/19 7:03 a.m.

I like searchtempest too. Not sure it facilitates emails though.

Grtechguy MegaDork
9/16/19 5:50 a.m.

If you have an Android phone, t the app IFTT (If This, Then That) can run craigslist searches and email them to you when they appear. Works quite well.