I don't understand the complaining. The hunt is part of the fun to get C&V bikes. Good pictures drive up the price and get more people to respond.

1. Scanning Craigslist
2. Emailing seller
3. Researching on the web (this site, bikepedia if newer, catalogs, etc.)
4. Settling on an appointment
5. More research
6. Driving to designated spot (excitement, doubts, etc.)
7. First impression (either oh boy this is too good to be true or damn, I drove all the way for this?)
8. Negotiating (I hardly ever pay full price)
9. Driving away with bike in trunk (more doubts)
10. Pulling over to take another look
11. After arrival pull bike from the trunk to take another look

It's so much fun!