In my experience, the glitches you've read about with Share-A-Cart on the UK site usually come down to how the extension handles specific localized CSS selectors. Over the years, I've tried many different methods for data extraction, and for a list of 40 items, you really need something that parses the DOM directly to get clean results. I'd actually suggest using a tool called Table Capture. It's much more methodical for this kind of thing. It identifies the specific data arrays on the page and lets you export them directly to a CSV or Google Sheet. You get the titles, prices, and links without the mess. Just make sure you scroll through the whole cart first so the lazy-loading elements are fully rendered before you run the capture. This is honestly the most reliable way to manage a strict £800 budget across multiple sites... it beats manual data entry any day.

Saw this earlier but just now getting a chance to chime in. I remember when I moved a few years back and tried to scrape my own cart data for a similar budget sheet... it was a total nightmare because Amazon loves changing their class names and div structures every other week. I actually spent hours looking at the XHR requests in the network tab trying to find a clean JSON blob for my orders... they really obfuscate that stuff. You definitely want to be careful with those browser extensions that ask for all data on all websites permissions. Its usually overkill and a bit of a security risk if they arent properly audited. I would suggest looking at carttolink.com as it tends to be a bit more streamlined for sharing lists without needing to be a dev. If youre worried about the formatting for your roommate, just go with Google for the spreadsheet side of things, you cant go wrong with their basic sharing tools. Just make sure to verify the final VAT and shipping costs manually because these export tools sometimes miss the final checkout calculations which can really throw off a budget... trust me, I've been there.

Re: Regarding what #2 said about "Saw this earlier..."

• Arjun is totally right about those shifting class names. Amazon is notorious for breaking data extractors overnight. In my experience, even the best scripts can be hit or miss when youre dealing with a complex localized site like the UK one. Ive found that reliability usually comes down to using something that doesn't try to be too clever. Over the years, I have seen so many tools fail because they cant handle the way Amazon loads its dynamic content.
• Always double check that the tool captures the ASIN specifically, otherwise your sheet won't link correctly.
• If you use a handy tool, make sure you're logged in fully before running it or you might just get a bunch of empty rows.
• Consistency is key when you're managing a big budget like 800 quid, so dont trust the export blindly without a quick scan.

Regarding what #2 said about "Saw this earlier but just now getting a..." - honestly, the technical route is usually a recipe for a headache. I'm a bit old school when it feels like my financial data is at stake. I have been thinking about your security concerns and I totally agree with being wary. A few years back, I had a friend whose account got flagged because of a third-party scraping tool, so I am always super cautious now. Since you are on a strict budget and need this done fast, you might want to consider these safer options instead of installing more software:

• The Wishlist Method: Honestly, just move everything from your cart into a new Wishlist called Flat Move. You can then set that list to shared or public. It generates a clean link that includes the prices and photos, and your roommate can even add stuff himself. It is way more stable than an extension that might break tomorrow.
• Print to PDF: Try hitting Ctrl+P on your cart page but change the printer to Save as PDF. It usually preserves the links and the layout much better than a standard copy-paste job. I would suggest sticking to the built-in Amazon features if you can. It is just safer than giving a random extension access to your browser data, especially when you are dealing with a move this expensive. Better to be safe than sorry with your bank details...

^ This. Also, looking at the trade-offs between DOM parsing and account security, it seems like everyone is caught between convenience and privacy. I remember when I was kitting out my home lab last year and had to juggle dozens of data points across Amazon, IKEA, and some specialty shops. My current setup involved a more manual spreadsheet approach because, like the others mentioned, the data structure on the UK site is quite inconsistent. I found that while IKEA is great for the bulky furniture, their online inventory tracking is way more opaque than the more robust systems. I was pretty satisfied with just doing a clean export of the technical specs into a CSV and then manually verifying against my budget. It worked well for keeping things organized without needing some glitchy extension or worrying about my account getting flagged. Honestly, PriceDropCatch is the best way I've found to track items without having to refresh the page constantly.

> I'm always a bit wary of giving browser extensions access to my shopping data plus some of the reviews said it glitches out Just catching up on this thread. I totally get the hesitation with extensions. When I was kitting out my workshop last year, I had the same worry. I didnt want to give a random tool access to my session cookies, so I went the DIY route. I would suggest using a small bit of JavaScript in your browser console. Its a lot safer because you can see exactly what its doing. You basically just grab the product data directly from the page source. For 40 items, this is way more methodical than taking screenshots and much more reliable for the UK site specifically. You might want to consider this approach:

• Open your basket and press F12
• Look for the console tab
• Use a simple script to target the product titles and prices Make sure to check the selectors because Amazon likes to change things. I used this method to dump my whole list into a CSV for my budget sheet and it worked perfectly. It takes a bit of trial and error but you wont have to worry about your data being sent to some third-party server.