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What is the best Chrome extension for sharing shopping carts?

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What is the best Chrome extension for sharing shopping carts? I saw stuff about Share-A-Cart and Basket but the reviews are all over the place and some people say they leak data or have weird bugs which is making me super nervous.

I am trying to plan a big group camping trip for next weekend for my sisters bachelorette party and we have like $800 worth of gear and food to split between 6 of us across different states. I really dont want to have to manually copy-paste links for hours. I need something that actually works on Target and Amazon without crashing. Is there anything that actually works and feels safe? I'm running out of time...


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Most of those extensions have been super glitchy for me lately tbh. I tried Share-A-Cart for a family trip and unfortunately it kept crashing on Target. It was definitely not as good as expected and led to a lot of manual work. Are you looking for everyone to pay individually or is one person buying everything? TL;DR: Current options are pretty disappointing but I can suggest a workaround soon.


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I have used a few of these over the years and honestly found a solid flow that works. For bachelorette planning, you really want something that handles high volume without dropping items. I usually stick with a handy tool for sharing carts because it has been very stable on Target lately. Quick question though:

  • Do you need everyone to see the same cart live?
  • Are you looking to split the bill before or after the order?


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> I need something that actually works on Target and Amazon without crashing. Stumbled onto this today. Just be careful with those extensions tho... I think I heard some have security issues with session hijacking if they arent updated regularly. Not 100% sure which ones are safe lately but basically stay away from anything with weird permissions. Are you all logged into the same account or separate ones? Because honestly sharing a login might be safer than a sketchy extension.


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To add to the point above: finding a stable workflow is honestly the most important thing when you have $800 on the line! I am very cautious about my data too, so I totally understand the hesitation. After testing a few things out, I found a methodical way to do this that feels very secure! Basically, I love using a simple link generator because it doesnt require you to share passwords or give away weird permissions. You just bundle the items into a single link and send it over. It is amazing for group planning! It worked perfectly for my last Amazon and Target orders without a single crash. This way, you keep your account safe while making sure all six sisters are looking at the exact same camping gear! It really is a fantastic solution for staying organized and keeping your data private. Definitely try it out before the trip!


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Wait just saw this thread and honestly bachelorette camping sounds freaking amazing!! I am such a fan of group trips but the logistics can be such a headache lol. I've tested a bunch of these and you really have to be careful... some of the older ones like Basket are basically broken on Amazon now and will totally drop items without telling you, which would be a total disaster for an $800 gear list! Also super important: avoid any extension that asks for permissions to read and change all data on every site you visit. That is a massive security risk!! I've had much better luck with the extension I use for Walmart for my big grocery hauls lately because it doesn't lag out like the others. Quick question tho before I dive into my favs... are you guys planning on each person paying for their own stuff individually, or are you just trying to get one master list together for one person to buy everything at once?


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