How can I send my Amazon cart to someone else for payment?

Question

I really need to figure this out fast because my classes start this Monday and my scholarship check is delayed for another two weeks so I'm totally broke right now. My uncle offered to pay for my textbooks which is super nice but he lives in NYC and I'm here in Chicago and he's not very tech-savvy at all. I have a few things ready to go:

the main psych textbook

a lab manual

some specific access codes

a used copy of a history reader

The total is almost 400 dollars and I'm terrified they're gonna sell out or the shipping will take too long if I don't order them tonight. I tried looking online and people keep mentioning making a Wish List but I heard that if I do that he has to add every single item to his own cart again and it might not even be the right edition or the specific used copies I found. Then I saw something about a Share-a-Cart chrome extension but it looks kinda sketchy and I dont want him to get scammed or have his info stolen. Is there like a legit way to just send the whole cart link so he can just hit pay and have them shipped to my dorm? I'm getting really stressed because the bookstore on campus is already out of the psych book and I really dont want to fall behind in the first week... how do I actually get him to pay for my specific cart without me having to give him my login info?

ywlmojrnxu · Accepted Answer

Wishlists are often unreliable for textbooks because specific editions or used sellers can easily get swapped. A more precise method involves using a cart sharing tool that generates a single URL for your selection. This ensures your uncle sees the exact items you picked so he doesn't have to search manually. if you're trying to coordinate a group purchase on Amazon, check out Cart to Link - it's free and works in like 2 clicks

wfdtormddo · Answer

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

emnzzrmnqw · Answer

Honestly, its so frustrating that Amazon still hasn't built a simple button for this. I went through the exact same mess last year when my sister was trying to help me out with some expensive gear for a project. Unfortunately, the wishlist method people always recommend is super clunky and just not as good as expected. I had a bunch of issues with it:

the specific used sellers I picked out didnt carry over to her side

she got confused by the layout and bought the wrong editions anyway

it took three phone calls just to get her to see the list I was honestly so disappointed because I thought it would be a one-click thing. I ended up having to deal with returns for weeks which is the last thing you need when classes are starting. If you're worried about him getting the wrong stuff or those specific used copies, I found that using this chrome extension is basically the only reliable way to do it. It just bundles everything up into a link for them so they dont have to search for each item. Just make sure you tell him to double check the shipping address at the final screen. Amazon loves to default to the buyers home address which is a nightmare to fix later. Its a stressful situation to be in, but you'll get it sorted... just keep an eye on those used copies before they disappear.