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A wish list is a virtual shopping list provided by Amazon that shows items that an individual or couple would like. Friends of the individual/couple can then search for the specific list and purchase an item from it, confident that they are buying something the individual/couple wants and will appreciate. The list is automatically updated when an item is purchased through an Amazon store.
All Amazon pages contain a link to wish list information. Users can access this link to create and handle a wish listt. Clicking on the wish list link at the top right hand of the page will bring the user to the wish list page. There is also a drop down menu that users can choose an action from.
Once a wish list has been created, the owner can edit a number of settings. Simply access these settings options through the Manage the list link found underneath the new wish list. A drop down menu will appear. The user can choose the aspect that they wish to change, and edit accordingly. Options include:
Many people who create Wish Lists do not want to know everything that they will be receiving before they unwrap their presents. For those situations, Amazon has created an anti-spoiler system. The system will conceal all items that have been purchased so the list owner is unaware of what was purchased. Other people can still see what has or hasn’t been purchased so they know what is still available to buy. The surprise spoiler option is automatically set to on, and Amazon allows the user to turn this feature off if desired.
If the owner of a wish list wants to edit or delete a specific item on the list, this can be done through the wish list settings.
As mentioned above, when a buyer is searching through an Amazon store, a prominent button saying Add to wish list will appear in the vicinity of the Buy Box. The process to add an item from an external site is only slightly more complicated because add-ons and extensions must be utilized. Follow these instructions:
Sharing a Wish List can be done in two ways. By making the list viewable to the public, the owners allows everyone access to the list indiscriminately. Alternatively, clicking on the Share with Friends link below the list name will bring up a pop up window that will automatically generate an email notification. From here, the owner can choose names from his or her contact list or manually type in specific email addresses for the list to be shared with. Additionally, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest share buttons will appear within the pop up box.
Note: Once created, a Wish List may not be viewable to the public or any shared visitors for one quarter of an hour due to processing time.
Once a list is created and shared, friends, associates, co-workers and family members can buy items off of the list directly. Wish list items can be arranged by a number of preferences including price, priority and title, which can make choosing or finding a gift much easier. To buy an item on the list:
Deleting a wish list can be done through the Manage this list link under the wish list name. Open the drop down menu and select Delete your Wish List. A confirmation message will be shown to ensure that this is what the owner wishes to do. Click “Yes,” and the list will be deleted immediately. Please note that wish lists which have been deleted cannot be retrieved.
To find a wish list in the registry:
Note: Once a wish list has been found within the search results, users can click on the remember button under the list owner’s name. This will record that particular wish list to the user’s browser so that it will appear automatically the next time it is being searched for.