I also like and occasionally dislike the market wards. I think it has pros and cons and personally I would keep them. Everyone complaining about how 'time consuming' it is to find items - I just don't understand you, I'm sorry. How often do you go looking for more than a handful of things at a time anyway? I outfitted 3 of my classes with all the new gear I could find yesterday and it took me maybe 30 minutes tops. Plus... and here is what I love most about the Market... I got to SEE what I was buying before I bought it. I mean sure, some things everyone has and you know what it looks like - but more unique or new gear... I want to see it before I buy it, and I love that about the retainer system.

Only complaints I have really are (1) I want to be able to see HQd items identified without having to rely on ppl knowing to end the price with 1/2/3 and (2) it kills me how centralized it is with everyone in Ul'Dah and hardly anyone in Grid or LL - b/c it's a pain in the butt when you're crafting in Grid and you can't even find basic mats in the market there.