The component keeps losing my entries, product details. there are various bugs, the graphical design is not customizable and I had to code in extra DIVs before I can even get to use it. customization is very limited. you are better off using any other component unless this one fits your needs perfectly, where you should be ready to make extensive repairs.

this is by far the best classified ads component there is. I had to choose one for my latest project and so I experimented with all three options. this one stood out from the start.

it has a lot of unique features, and there's a paypal plugin being developed on the website's forum that lets you apply a charge for posting ads. there's nothing of the sort in any other free component.

development has slowed down a bit lately however, more developers are needed I guess.

the developers are doing a great job on AEC, and their support is wonderful with very short response time. AEC may be difficult to adjust at first, but it's only till you get a hang of it. development is really fast and active with updates and new beta releases almost every week.