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Can I transfer my Amazon wishlist to a different account?

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So I finally pulled the trigger on getting my own Prime account after piggybacking on my moms for like ten years lol. Im moving into my first place in Chicago next month and I have this massive wishlist of kitchen stuff and power tools Ive been building up forever. I thought I could just hit a button and move it over to the new login but Im not seeing an easy migrate option anywhere. I tried the invite to collaborate thing but it feels clunky and I want to be the owner of the list on the new account without keeping the old one linked. Is there like a CSV export or some hidden tool to just shift the whole list over so I dont have to re-add 150 items manually?


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Unfortunately, there really isnt a simple migrate button like we'd all expect from a tech giant. I went through this exact same nightmare when I finally got my own Prime account last year, and honestly, the process is pretty disappointing. Amazon basically treats each account like a silo, so there is no native CSV export or hidden transfer tool to just shift everything over in one go. I tried the collaboration thing too, and like you said, it is super clunky and keeps you tied to that old login in ways that just feel messy when you want a fresh start. What I ended up doingβ€”which is still tedious but better than re-searching everythingβ€”is making the old list public or shared. Then, log into your new account, view that list, and you will see a Copy to my list button next to the items. You still have to click it for each thing, which sucks for 150 items, but it is way faster than search-and-add. Its a bummer they dont offer a bulk move tool, probably because they want us spending more time on the site browsing. Just be careful with the power tools and check prices before you buy because Amazon prices fluctuate like crazy during the month. Good luck with the move to Chicago tho, having your own kitchen setup is going to be such a game changer even if the setup is a total pain right now.


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Regarding what #1 said about "Unfortunately, there really isnt a simple migrate button..."

  • I actually found a workaround that works well and I'm super satisfied with how it handled my move last summer. Basically, you gotta turn that wishlist into a Registry (like a wedding or housewarming one) on your moms account first. Registries have way more tools than basic lists. Once you make it a registry and set it to public, log into your new account, find that registry, and use the add all to cart option. Then from your cart on the new account, you just hit move to list for everything. It takes maybe ten minutes total for 150 items. Honestly, no complaints here because it saves so much manual clicking and avoids that clunky collaboration link issue. Good luck with the move to Chicago, its such a great city for a fresh start!


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Huh interesting. I had no idea. The more you know I guess 🤷


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So basically:

  • Everyone agrees the registry workaround is the most solid way to handle the move without losing your mind.
  • Safety is huge, so avoiding sketchy extensions is definitely the smart play here.
  • Manual adding is tedious but gives you total control over the new account setup. @Reply #5 - good point! I am totally with you on the security side of things. Since you are moving to Chicago for your first place, that is seriously amazing! I love a good DIY project. When I moved into my first apartment, I became obsessed with building my own furniture to save cash. I spent weeks researching the best miter saws and ended up building this massive dining table out of old pallets I found behind a warehouse. It looked fantastic after about ten coats of poly, even though my kitchen was covered in sawdust for a month straight. My roommates hated me for it but the table was a masterpiece! Anyway lol sorry kinda went off topic there.


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@Reply #3 - good point! That registry trick is solid. Just make sure you watch the privacy settings once you flip it over. I've seen people leak their new addresses by mistake because registries have different default permissions than private wishlists. Keep these things in mind for a smoother move:

  • Avoid using any random Chrome extensions that ask for full account access. Its way safer to just use the registry or do it manually than to risk a new Prime login.
  • Check the pricing again as you add items to the new list. Amazon prices fluctuate like crazy and what was a deal six months ago might be a rip-off now. Tedious but way more reliable than trusting a third-party scraper.


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Just reading through this and honestly I did the same thing last year when I moved. Im super paranoid about security so I didnt want to use any random extensions that might scrape my login info. Honestly, sticking to the registry trick and some manual adding worked best for me because Im a bit of a cautious beginner with these things. The whole process turned out great and I was happy with the results, no complaints here. Compared to other sites, Amazon is such a headache for this... like I use QVC price tracker for my home stuff and it feels so much more straightforward. That tool works well and doesnt feel like Im hacking the system. Quick question tho, are you trying to buy all 150 things at once or are you mostly just keeping them saved for when they go on sale? And are these like expensive power tools or mostly smaller kitchen stuff?


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