I really don't like ebay's search.

[barbie*ville]

That's it.

[kathiec]

Good to know.

[donsdetour]

It would be better if you explained your experience with it: But dont expect it....

[glasser]

I agree. Too many non-relevant (read promoted listings that are similar but not what I am looking for) items.  Many listings (some categories) with items that are not in stock (there are listings for say cell phones with different memory size, colors, etc).

I don' trust results that I am seeing the bets matched for what I am looking for.

Doesn't always return 100% word for word responses. 

Not as bad as Amazon but getting there.