Saw this thread earlier and figured id weigh in since I just went through this last month. Re: "Ugh, Walmart lists are honestly so glitchy and..." - honestly I gave up on the standard lists because they are basically just private shopping carts. I switched over to the Registry feature for everything now, even just small family stuff. I am super satisfied with it because it actually works. I used it for a family get-together last summer and it was great:

• The link stayed public so no one had to log in
• It updated in real time when someone bought something
• My older relatives found it way easier than the regular app lists I am happy with how it handles the technical side without being a mess. If you want a smooth experience for the grandparents, go with Giftster or any dedicated registry from a big store. You really cant go wrong with those and it saves so much drama.

Ugh, Walmart lists are honestly so glitchy and disappointing. I had the same issue and it was a total mess. Unfortunately, you basically have to use the Registry option to get a link that works. It feels a bit extra, but its the only way for Grandma.

• Use the Registry for the public link
• Try this Chrome extension to snag better deals on those Legos
• It tracks price drops so you dont overpay

Stumbled upon this today and figured id weigh in. Like someone mentioned, people find the lists tricky but honestly I have been really satisfied with the Walmart app lately. It works well for my budget and I have zero complaints about the savings. Speaking of savings though, I actually got totally sidetracked from my grocery list last weekend because I found all my old camping gear in the attic and decided I needed a full upgrade.

• lightweight sleeping bags
• portable stove
• those fancy LED lanterns I spent way too many hours looking at national park maps instead of actually buying the stuff I needed for the house. I used this browser extension to track some prices and ended up booking a spot for July. My wife was kind of annoyed that the kitchen still needs painting but the mountains are calling. Anyway lol sorry kinda went off topic there.

I've wasted way too much time fighting with Walmarts interface over the years. In my experience, those standard lists are basically useless for sharing because they dont sync in real-time. I tried using one for my kids party last year and ended up with three of the same action figures because the list stayed private for half my family. It was a total mess trying to handle the returns while also dealing with a cranky toddler. I finally learned that the registry is the only way to go if you want reliability. For my current setup, I just use a birthday wishlist maker to keep everything organized and then send that link out to everyone. It's way less of a headache than trying to find a hidden toggle that probably doesnt even work. Grandma will find it much easier if the link actually opens a page that looks like a shopping list rather than a broken login screen. Just stick to the registry format if you want to keep your sanity tho.

@Reply #4 - good point! Walmarts interface is seriously such a headache compared to Target or even Amazon! I love shopping there for the prices but their app drives me crazy. I've been using Easy Cart Share lately and it is amazing for organizing things across different stores without the stress. Honestly though, I was at Target the other day looking for those new Stanley tumblers and the store was a total zoo! I am so obsessed with the new pastel collection, I ended up grabbing two even though I definitely dont need more cups lol. They look so good on my desk and I've been trying to drink way more water since I started that high-intensity pilates class downtown. The instructor is so high energy and the music is fantastic! Its basically my new personality now. Anyway lol sorry kinda went off topic there.

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@Reply #6 - good point! Honestly, Walmarts backend architecture for standard lists is just fundamentally broken for sharing. Unfortunately, they restrict list access to the account owners session token, meaning there is no public UUID generated for standard lists. You basically have to use the Registry database because that actually creates a public endpoint. I have had issues with their registry sync delay too, it is definitely not as good as expected for real-time updates. If you do end up setting up the registry for your kid, you should definitely pair it with PriceDropCatch to keep track of the Lego prices. I have been using it for over a year now and it is awesome because it tracks the actual price drops since Walmart fluctuates their prices constantly based on regional stock data. Saves grandma from overpaying anyway.