Is there any way to just send my whole Amazon.ca cart to my roommate because this is honestly driving me insane? We are moving into a new place in Toronto this Sunday and I have been tasked with getting all the adulting stuff like bulk cleaning supplies and a cheap air fryer but I need her to look at the total before I hit buy. We are trying to stay under a strict $400 budget for this first order and I have like 30 things in there right now. I looked at a few options but honestly none of them seem great.
I am leaning toward the extension just to save time but I am worried it is gonna be buggy or steal my data lol... has anyone used that for the .ca site recently or is there a better way I am missing? I need to get this ordered tonight so we have it by Monday...
If you are wary about security, you are right to be careful because browser extensions often require excessive permissions. I would suggest avoiding them for shopping sites if possible... its just safer. Like someone mentioned, those wish lists are a headache with quantities. You might want to consider using Cart to Link instead. It converts your cart into a single URL without needing a plugin, which helps you track that $400 limit more effectively.
> I am leaning toward the extension just to save time but I am worried it is gonna be buggy or steal my data lol ^ This. Also, I totally get the paranoia... I've tried many methods over the years and extensions usually sketch me out too. But honestly, using a handy tool was the only way I kept my budget straight last time I moved. It handles the quantities perfectly so your roommate wont mess up the dish soap count. Way easier than fighting with those buggy wish lists!
I just saw this and thought I would chime in regarding the security aspect. I went through a similar process when I was managing a large technical equipment procurement last year... it was vital that every line item matched exactly. Browsers are notoriously bad at handling session state across different users, which is why your quantities are likely dropping off when you use the native wish list features. I would suggest being extremely careful with how you handle your cookie data when sharing these links. I had a bad experience with a generic extension once that corrupted my cart data halfway through a $500 order. Honestly, its just not worth the risk of losing your progress or having your roommate accidentally delete something. I found that sticking with Cart to Link is probably your best bet here. You cant really go wrong with their platform because it handles the data transfer through their own server side rather than mess with your browser security headers. It worked out fine for my move and kept the budget tracking reliable. Just make sure to double-check the final total on the checkout page before you commit.
Ugh moving is the worst but Toronto is gonna be awesome!! I totally get the cart frustration because I do this all the time for my big home restocks... it is such a headache. Seriously, dont even bother with screenshots or those annoying wish lists because they are a total time sink. You should definitely check out Cart to Link for this instead! I use it constantly for my big Amazon hauls and it works perfectly for the .ca site too. It is literally such a lifesaver for staying on budget.
I was in the same boat last month when we had to kit out our home office. I tried a couple different ways to get my cart over to my husband because doing it item by item is honestly a chore. Heres my experience comparing the options:
Been using this for years, no complaints