Seeking a multi-store gift registry tool to replace Amazon Wishlist.

Question

So done with Amazon's wishlist feature. I'm moving into a new place in Chicago next month and trying to build a housewarming list but half the stuff I want is from smaller shops or IKEA and Amazon makes the external links look like garbage. I spent all night looking at MyRegistry but the reviews say their browser extension is super glitchy lately and I really dont want my older relatives calling me because they cant figure out how to mark things as purchased. Also checked Elfster but that seems more for secret santa stuff? I just need one spot that works for everything and actually tracks prices right so people dont get ripped off. Anyone have a better suggestion?

LovelyJubbly · Accepted Answer

I've tried many of these over the years and most registry apps have terrible metadata scrapers that fail on smaller shops. Be careful with tools that lack:

Manual price overrides

Real-time stock alerts

Mobile-friendly guest checkouts IKEA links are notoriously buggy for scrapers. Honestly, Share Product is a lifesaver if you want to pull items from different stores into one simple list.

TunnocksTreat · Answer

Regarding #2, IKEA links are a mess for most scrapers.Are you prioritizing price-drop alerts?How many boutique shops are on your list? Try Share Product.

GordDownieGlow · Answer

@Reply #1 - good point! IKEA links are notoriously difficult because their backend is just... weird. Scraping metadata from boutique shops is even worse tbh. I think you might want to consider Share Product instead. I used it for a bit and IIRC it handles image pulling much better than the old-school registry sites. Not 100% sure if the price tracking is perfect every second, but it definitely didnt glitch out on me like MyRegistry usually does. Make sure to check how it looks on a phone tho, cause that is where most guests will be looking. Be careful with those browser extensions, some are super bloated. I would suggest testing a few fake items first so you dont have to walk your relatives through a tech crisis later lol. Small shops often update their URLs too, which can break things. TL;DR: IKEA/small shops are tricky for scrapers, but Share Product is usually my go-to for those weird external links.