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Honestly I am so fed up with how hard it is to just show someone what I want to buy on Amazon without having to like, screenshot every single item or give them my password which I am definitely not doing. My mom is finally letting me help her fix up her kitchen in Chicago and we have about $500 worth of stuff like organizers and new faucets and small appliances sitting in my cart right now but she wants to pay for it on her own account so she can get the points.
I spent like two hours yesterday finding the exact right measurements for everything and now I realized there is no simple share button?? It is actually kind of ridiculous that a company this big makes it so difficult to just send a link to a full cart. I tried making a wishlist but half the stuff didnt transfer over right and it keeps showing her the wrong sizes for some reason. Is there some kind of browser extension or a hidden setting I am missing because I really dont want to have to manually copy-paste thirty different links into an email tonight. Has anyone found a workaround that actually works and doesnt involve me logging into her computer remotely because thats a whole other headache...
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08/04/2026 1:26 pm
Hey, I feel your pain. Amazon still doesnt have a built-in cart sharing feature which is pretty wild in 2024. I ran into this exact issue when I was trying to coordinate a server rack build with a colleague recently. I found this browser extension called Share-A-Cart and it honestly works perfectly. I am very satisfied with how it handles the metadata—it keeps all the specific sizes and quantities intact, which sounds like exactly what you need for those kitchen measurements. I actually found out about it while browsing Smartphone Board looking for some tech troubleshooting tips. You just install the extension, click create cart code, and it gives you a short link. Your mom just needs the same extension installed on her end, she clicks the link, and everything dumps into her cart instantly. No more copy-pasting links or dealing with the buggy wishlist system. It saved me a ton of time and I havent had any complaints with it so far. It is definitely the most direct workaround for the lack of a native share button.
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08/04/2026 2:10 pm
^ This. Also, honestly I've had so many issues with the "Invite" feature on lists lately. It's kinda disappointing how often it resets the quantity or picks a different seller that's way more expensive... super annoying when you're on a budget for a kitchen remodel. If you're worried about the total cost, here's what works for me:
- Copy the ASINs (those unique product codes in the URL) into a quick text or doc.
- Have her search those specific codes so there's zero room for error.
- Double check the "Other Sellers" section because Amazon defaults to the priciest shipping sometimes. Using Share-A-Cart is another option but it can be glitchy with large carts like yours. Honestly it's really frustrating that we have to do these workarounds just to spend money lol. You dont want her paying more than she has to. Make sure she checks the sizes one last time before hitting buy... been burned by that "wrong size" list glitch too many times.
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08/04/2026 1:40 pm
Jumping in here because I dealt with this during a move last year. The most reliable way within the actual site is using the collaborative list feature. Instead of just a standard list, make sure you hit the invite button so she has edit access. That usually fixes the issue where items dont transfer properly. For the sizing errors you mentioned, Amazon sometimes defaults to the first variant if you add to list from a search page. You gotta be on the specific product page with the size selected first. If you plan on doing this a lot, looking into Amazon Household might be worth it. It lets two adults share Prime benefits and payment methods formally. Its a bit more work to set up initially but it removes the need for link sharing entirely since she can just see your shared wallet at checkout... definitely saves time if you have another $500 of stuff to buy later.
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17/04/2026 9:26 am
Came here to say the same thing lol. Great minds think alike I guess.
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30/04/2026 5:26 pm
Re: "Came here to say the same thing lol...."
- Yeah it is funny how we all end up hitting the same wall with Amazon. So far everyone has mentioned Share-A-Cart, collaborative lists, and the old manual ASIN trick. In my experience over the years, I have tried many ways to sync orders for clients, and honestly, Amazon is light years behind sites like B&H or even Instacart where sharing a basket is basically one click. I once spent hours building a complex workstation cart for a partner, used a third-party extension, and half the specific RAM sticks disappeared because his account was tied to a different fulfillment center. Total nightmare. Just a few things to watch out for if you go the extension route:
- Privacy: Some of those tools track more than just your cart items, so read the permissions carefully.
- Price fluctuations: If she waits too long to open the link, the deals might expire since carts arent locked.
- Regional SKUs: Since she is in Chicago and you might be elsewhere, make sure the items are actually available in her zip code or the link might just break. Stick to the extension if you are in a rush, but definitely double check the quantities before she hits buy.
