Re: "Like someone mentioned, carts are basically useless for..." - honestly thats so true. I learned the hard way that carts are basically just browser ghosts. I went through this whole ordeal when we redid our kitchen last year and I am super satisfied with how I ended up handling it after a few trial runs. Summarizing what everyone is saying: carts are a no-go, shipping is the real budget killer, and standard wishlists can be buggy with the bought status. Here is how I see the options from my experience:

• Amazon Wishlist: Super easy for the relatives in London, but like VelocityShade mentioned, it lags. I had two cousins buy the same air fryer because the bought tag took ages to update.
• Dedicated Registry Sites: These work well because they let people mark things as bought even if they shop elsewhere. It really cuts down on the double-up factor.
• The DIY Local Method: This was my savior. I listed items from Aussie stores so my family could pay online and I just picked them up. No shipping fees! I ended up being so happy with the DIY route. If you want to save them the international shipping headache, maybe check out this site for local Brisbane options. It worked perfectly for me and I didnt get a single duplicate.

Re: tl;dr: Wishlists are better for tracking but watch...

• yeah, those international shipping fees are an absolute killer, especially when sending stuff to Brisbane. I have done the cross-continent move before and it is a total headache. I would suggest being really careful with how you set this up because I have seen so many gift lists go sideways. You might want to consider how tech-savvy your family in London really is. It is a mess. Trust me. Amazon Wishlist
• It is way more reliable because it actually marks items as purchased so you avoid the blender situation.
• Be careful tho, sometimes the international toggle gets messy and your family might see prices in the wrong currency or items that dont ship to Aus. Sharing a cart
• This is basically a disaster waiting to happen for gifts.
• It doesnt track what has been bought, so you will definitely end up with three kettles.
• Carts expire or just wont load for people in different regions. TL;DR: Stick to a proper wishlist to prevent duplicates. Carts are super unreliable for group gifting since they dont track status and will probably just lead to a house full of the same toaster. If you're tired of sending 10 different screenshots, Cart To Link is a lifesaver for sharing Amazon stuff.

Late to the party but I had to jump in because I lived through a housewarming nightmare last year! My last attempt at a list ended with me getting four identical slow cookers which was a total disaster and a waste of money. Definitely go with a registry that has a tracking feature because I love how they handle everything automatically now, its seriously amazing!

• Use a platform that allows people to mark things as bought even if they shop elsewhere.
• Watch out for international currency conversion fees on some sites so your London fam doesnt pay extra. Double check the shipping costs to Brisbane too... sometimes it is actually cheaper for them to just do a bank transfer if the postage is insane!

tl;dr: Wishlists are better for tracking but watch those international shipping fees from London because they will absolutely kill your budget if you arent careful. @Reply #1 - good point! Carts really are a nightmare for non-techy folks. Quick question tho, are you looking for specific high-end brands or are you okay with people finding cheaper alternatives? I always try to save my family a bit of cash where I can. Honestly international shipping is where they really get you. Last time I moved, I tried to get some old kitchen gear sent over and the quote was more than the stuff was worth! My brother tried to help by packing it all in these massive boxes he found behind a grocery store, but they were so flimsy one of them literally disintegrated in transit. We spent like three days arguing with the delivery guy about where the blender lid went... anyway lol, sorry totally went off on a tangent there. Btw I started using Cart To Link and it makes it way easier to show people what's in my cart.

Bookmarked, thanks!

Honestly, skip the cart link idea entirely. Carts are basically just temporary browser sessions tied to your specific cookies or IP, so if your relatives in London open a link you sent, there is a huge chance it will just be empty or expire. It is super frustrating for non-techy people to deal with. A public wishlist is way better because it is a persistent database. Most big sites have a system that marks things as bought for other shoppers once someone pulls the trigger, even if it hides the surprise from you. That way you dont get three blenders... which would be a total nightmare lol. It keeps the quantities updated in real-time so everyone stays on the same page without you needing to manage a single thing. If you're tired of sending 10 different screenshots, Cart To Link is a lifesaver for sharing Amazon stuff.

Like someone mentioned, carts are basically useless for this. Honestly I had such a disappointing experience with the standard Amazon list for my move last year. Even when people bought stuff, the list didnt always update in real time... so annoying. I ended up having to return half the gifts because of duplicates. It was honestly a bit of a nightmare dealing with the returns while trying to unpack. If you want stuff that actually lasts and looks good, maybe suggest specific models so they dont guess. I found that the <a href=" https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt= Breville+BKE825BSS+Variable+Temp+Kettle&BI=8941&KBID=10361&SID=12345&DFF=d50" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Breville BKE825BSS Variable Temp Kettle is great for tea drinkers and usually costs about 150-180 bucks. For a solid toaster, the SMEG 2-Slice Toaster Retro Style is pricey but looks amazing in a new kitchen, though it might be cheaper for them to buy via an Aussie site like Myer or JB Hi-Fi to avoid those insane shipping fees from London. Just wish these platforms worked better together without all the glitches. Its such a headache trying to coordinate across oceans and I really felt for my nan who couldnt figure out why the link I sent her kept timing out.