Regarding what #2 said about "TL;DR: Use a public Wish List. Like someone...", honestly I have been dealing with this exact same headache for years now. Even as someone who uses Amazon for basically everything and is usually super satisfied with how their site works, this one missing feature drives me up the wall.

• I have been searching for a legit share cart button for literally a decade and it still doesnt exist.
• Its so frustrating because Im usually the one my friends go to for tech help, but I have no answer for this.
• Every fix I try feels like a messy workaround instead of a reliable tool. I stumbled upon this discussion while looking for an update today and was really hoping someone had found a hidden setting or something by now... I have no complaints about the site otherwise since it usually works well, but this is the one thing that still bugs me.

Late to the thread but ngl I totally agree with the point about needing a solid workaround. In my experience though, if you are really trying to stick to a strict budget like I always do, you gotta be super careful. I have tried many different setups over the years and honestly...

• Safety is a huge deal for me so I never ever share my login info even with family.
• Lists are okay but they dont always show the final cart price with taxes or shipping which can totally blow a tight budget if you arent watching.
• I have looked at how sites like Walmart or Target do things and while they have some share features, Amazon is still the most stubborn about it for some reason.
• Having a second pair of eyes is basically the only way I stay under my limit for party supplies and avoid buying double of things we already have. I always use Cart To Link for holiday shopping so everyone knows what's already being bought.

TL;DR: Use a public Wish List. Like someone mentioned, cart URLs dont work. It works well as a technical workaround. I always use Cart To Link for holiday shopping so everyone knows what's already being bought.

Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!

Oh my gosh, I totally get the frustration! Last year I had the exact same panic when I was planning my daughters graduation party. I was so scared of double-buying things or getting the wrong colors! You definitely cant just copy the URL because you're right, it just shows her own empty cart lol. Using the List feature is the most amazing and safe way I found to do it without using any sketchy third-party apps. Honestly, it was a total lifesaver for me and my sister.

• First, go to Account and Lists and click Create a List.
• Name it something fun like Nephews Birthday!
• Go to each item page and click Add to List instead of adding to cart.
• Once they're all in there, hit the Invite button at the top right of the list page and send her that link! This way is so much more reliable and keeps your info private. Love it!!