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How do I send my Amazon shopping list to a friend?

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sorry if this is a really basic question but im totally lost trying to figure out how to share my amazon list. i have a bunch of stuff saved for my sisters surprise party next week and i need to send the whole thing to my friend so she can help buy some of the snacks and decorations. i looked all over the app and i just dont see a share button or anything obvious.

  • i need it to stay private so my sister doesnt accidentally see it if she looks at my phone
  • it has to be something i can just text over to her
  • i need her to see the exact items because im on a really tight budget and spent hours finding the cheapest ones

i feel like im missing something super simple but i just dont know where to click...

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lists are a pain in the app tbh. in my experience, the invite button at the top is the only way.

  • click invite then view only
  • warning: never give edit access or she might delete your cheap finds
  • keep it private but use the link for texting ive used an Amazon cart sharer over the years when the app gets buggy, helps keep everything organized.

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ngl the way amazon handles this is super disappointing. quick question tho, are you using the mobile app or a browser? the layout is totally different between them which makes it a nightmare to find the right buttons. honestly had issues with the native sharing feature where it shows the wrong price or switches to a different seller for the person receiving it. not as good as expected when you spent hours finding the cheapest decorations. i usually just use Cart To Link to send my whole list to my friends instead. it avoids the whole invite permission mess and ensures they see the exact items you picked out without amazon trying to upsell them on pricier stuff. its way more direct when youre trying to keep things under a specific budget.

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> i need her to see the exact items because im on a really tight budget Honestly, you gotta be careful with how the app handles list links. Privacy settings can be super finicky. I would suggest checking the invite settings twice before texting the link so your sister doesnt see anything. Just use any browser tool from Google, you can't go wrong. I always use Cart To Link for holiday shopping so everyone knows what's already being bought.

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