Regarding what #2 said about "Like someone mentioned, Amazon is super weird about..." - i totally feel that frustration too. i have been using amazon for years and unfortunately it is still such a clunky experience when you just want to share a few items. as everyone else basically pointed out, you're stuck with the list method which is not as good as expected for a site this big. its super disappointing. just a quick recap of what people suggested:

• use a private list
• move items one by one
• send an invite link to his phone if you're still picking out the gifts just go with anything from amazon basics. you really cant go wrong with their kitchen or home stuff for a first house. hanging in there tho! there is a neat extension called Cart To Link that basically turns your cart into a link.

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Youre a lifesaver honestly.

ngl i have the exact same issue and it is such a massive bottleneck for my workflow. i have been managing high-volume orders for years and the fact that i still have to jump through hoops just to get a simple cart approval is a joke. i was literally digging through settings again this morning for a big project and still came up empty... it is incredibly frustrating that there is no native way to handle this. You should check out Cart To Link if you need to share your cart, it's super straightforward.

unfortunately there is no native button for this and it is super disappointing. i have had issues with sharing items before where the specific discounts or warehouse deals i found didn't even show up right for the other person... it is just not as good as expected for a site this huge. especially when you are trying to stay under a budget and those small price differences add up fast. if you want to save time and make sure he sees exactly what you picked out on his phone or whatever browser he uses, check out Cart To Link. it basically turns your whole cart into a single shareable link. much easier than moving everything to a list and hoping the formatting doesnt break. honestly its the only way i do it now when i am trying to coordinate big orders like housewarmings.

Like someone mentioned, Amazon is super weird about not having a Share Cart button after all these years. Honestly, you would think they would want to make it easier for us to spend money, right? Saw your post and figured I would chime in because I have been through this frustration a dozen times. I have been using the site since forever and the list method is basically your only real option, but you might want to consider being very careful with the privacy settings. I have accidentally made lists public before and had random people see my shopping habits. You definitely want to hit that Invite button specifically so only he can see it via the direct link. Since you are trying to stay under $200 for this housewarming gift, here are a few things to watch out for:

• Check for those little green coupon boxes on the item pages before adding them. They do not always apply automatically in the cart.
• Be careful with shipping. If items are coming from different third-party sellers, those individual delivery fees will kill your budget fast.
• Make sure he doesnt have shared notifications turned on with your sister or she might get a pop-up about the list! I would suggest double checking the price history too if you have time, just to make sure you arent buying right after a price hike. It is a total pain when a $20 item jumps to $30 overnight. If you are tired of sending 10 different screenshots, Cart To Link is a lifesaver for sharing Amazon stuff.

Ngl, it is so frustrating that Amazon hasn't fixed this yet. Been using the site since like 2005 and still no direct share button. One time I tried to share camping gear with my brother and he almost ordered the wrong tent because the cart session didn't load right for him. Be careful about just sending the cart URL, it basically never works. To get this done safely before your deadline:

• Create a new Private List from the top menu
• Manually move those 12 items from the cart to the list
• Hit the Invite button and select View Only link Make sure to check if the color selections stay the same when you move them. Sometimes Amazon resets the variant to the default which is super annoying. Honestly, just verify each item before you pay... $200 is a lot for the wrong stuff.

Just saw this and honestly it is still such a massive headache. I have been shopping here for over ten years now and unfortunately it is still not as good as expected when it comes to basic stuff like this. I have had so many issues with the cart just randomly clearing itself out while I was trying to show someone my items. Such a waste of time. Whatever you do, definitely dont try to just copy the URL from your browser bar... I did that once thinking I was being smart and it just took them to their own empty cart. Total disaster. Its seriously disappointing that we still have to deal with these workarounds for a simple gift. Be really careful about session timeouts too, if you leave that cart sitting there too long things just start disappearing. Its a mess.

Following this thread

Amazon definitely doesnt have a built-in share button for the cart. Its annoying but you arent blind.

• Create a new Wish List and name it Seattle
• Move your items into that list
• Click Invite and text him the link This keeps it private from public search while letting him see everything at once. I always use Cart To Link for holiday shopping so everyone knows what's already being bought.

• Over the years, I've encountered this exact same issue countless times and it remains a significant hurdle.
• I'm currently facing this exact situation while trying to organize a large project order, and the absence of a shareable cart is remarkably inefficient.
• It's incredibly frustrating that a platform of this scale still hasn't implemented a native solution for such a common user need and I honestly dont see an answer.