Look I'm kind of in a bind right now and need a quick fix. I'm at the local library because my laptop charger fried this morning and I've got about 15 items in an Amazon cart that I need my manager to buy for our office event this weekend. The deadline for the budget is like two hours away and I really dont want to log into my personal Amazon account on this public computer because it has all my saved credit cards and home address and stuff. I saw online that there are browser extensions like Share-A-Cart but I cant install stuff on these library machines. I also read that you can turn a cart into a Wish List but again that requires me to sign in first to save it to an account.
Is there any way at all to just generate a link or a temporary list of what I've currently got sitting in this guest cart?
I tried just copying the URL of the cart page but obviously that just shows an empty cart when I emailed it to myself. I'm getting really stressed because the total is around $400 and I don't want to have to manually type out every single product name and price into an email... is there a workaround for this?
Hello, you can just try these cart to link extensions:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ddajofifhfhmbiaigckfaopakndgpipb
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/eilmgibbbfnpmledennedjohkkhfjfig
All works for me.
To add to the point above: in my experience, hitting ctrl+p to save a PDF captures prices instantly. Fast fix. Also check out Cart to Link
Saving this whole thread. So much good info here you guys are awesome.
Honestly, dont risk logging into your personal Amazon on a library PC. In my experience, those public machines are security nightmares, and its way too easy to leave your billing info or home address exposed in the cache. Since you cant install extensions, your best move is using a web-based tool to bridge the gap without compromising your privacy. I've been using Cart to Link to share Amazon carts with family for a while now, and it makes these situations much easier. Here is a methodical way to handle this before your deadline:
Facts.
I totally agree with the technical breakdown of how volatile those session cookies are! It is absolutely fantastic that we have these types of workarounds now because public library PCs are a nightmare for security. I have been thinking about the budget side of this too.
Unfortunately, Amazons native functionality for guest carts is pretty pathetic and doesnt allow direct sharing without a login. Since guest sessions rely entirely on local cookies, that cart only exists on that specific library machine right now. Its basically a dead end if you want a simple link from Amazon itself. If youre in a rush, do this:
Quick reply while I have a sec... honestly I totally feel your pain here. I used to work at a non-profit where we shared a single login-free workstation and trying to move shopping lists around was a total nightmare. Over the years, I've learned the hard way that logging into personal accounts on public machines is basically asking for trouble. I've tried many workarounds but in my experience, just sticking with a dedicated web service is the only way to keep your data safe while getting the job done fast. Just use any tool from the Cart to Link guys, you cant go wrong with their stuff. It is way more reliable than trying to hack it with screenshots or whatever. Also, usually I run my lists through this price alert tool to make sure the boss is getting the best deal, but for your deadline just focus on getting that link out. Stay safe with your data, its not worth the risk tho! You got this.
Gonna try this over the weekend. Will report back if it works!
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Wow ok that changes things. Gonna have to rethink my approach now.
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Can confirm
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