>Seriously, why do you keep going on with this?

To the extent it's possible to get this info relatively painlessly in game the need for a searchable database is less.

Now, you can certainly argue it's not easy or painless. At least with respect to high-end gear, the "best set of equipment" feature on PBFs is hugely helpful. Doesn't tell you what stuff does, but gives you a short list of stuff you should covet.