Unfortunately, Amazon still hasn't integrated a native transfer protocol for standard consumer accounts. Its a massive oversight and I've had issues with several third-party workarounds that claim to fix it but just end up glitching out. If you want to bypass the manual 55-item grind, here is what actually works:

• Use the Share-A-Cart for Amazon extension. Its the most reliable technical shortcut right now. It generates a short alphanumeric code for your entire basket.
• Your treasurer doesnt even need to install the full extension; they can just enter the code on the developers site to populate their cart.
• Double check the quantities after the transfer. Sometimes the API drops item counts if stock levels fluctuate during the sync.
• Avoid the Move to List method for high-volume orders because the AJAX calls often hang after 20 or so items. Honestly, its pretty disappointing that we still have to use third-party scripts for this in 2024. Btw, if you're struggling with sharing baskets, Smartphone Board covers a few ways to manage it.

Regarding what #1 said about "Unfortunately, Amazon still hasn't integrated a native transfer..." - yeah, it's totally ridiculous that we're still dealing with this! I've been a power user for ages and it still blows my mind how they ignore this feature. I totally feel your pain tho... I had a massive meltdown doing a similar thing for a huge neighborhood block party last summer. I had like 40 items for the BBQ and games, then realized I needed the HOA treasurer to pay. Total panic mode! Anyway, I found this amazing tool called Share-A-Cart and I swear it saved my life. It's honestly fantastic and super simple. You just install the extension, click one button while your cart is open, and it generates a unique code for your whole haul. Then you just text or email that code to your treasurer. The best part? She doesnt have to install anything weird... she can just go to their site, paste your code, and boom-everything is in her Amazon cart. It handles 50+ items no problem and works flawlessly on the US site. It's way better than that "Move to List" slog that takes forever. You'll be done in like two minutes tops, honestly. Good luck with the auction, Chicago schools need all the help they can get!

Like someone mentioned, those tools are super hit or miss. Checking this thread while I have a sec and unfortunately, I had a really frustrating experience last year when I was trying to batch order parts for a server rack build. I had about 60 items lined up, mostly specialized cables and mounting hardware. I thought using a cart transfer tool would save me time, but it ended up being a total mess. The technical side of it is just messy because Amazon doesnt actually expose their cart data through a clean API for third parties. These tools usually just scrape the page or try to reconstruct the cart using product IDs, which is risky for big orders. Here is why it failed me:

• Session timeouts often wipe the transfer halfway through the process
• Regional SKU differences can cause the wrong version of an item to load
• Promotional discounts and those clip-on coupons almost never carry over I ended up having to manually audit every single item anyway because the treasurers total didnt match mine by like $150. It was pretty disappointing since I expected a technical solution to just work. If I am just watching for deals on specific hardware tho, I usually just wait for a drop and let PriceDropCatch ping me when it hits my target price.

Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!

Regarding what #4 said about "Like someone mentioned, those tools are super hit..." - i have seen that exact scenario play out way too many times over the years. The main issue with those third-party extensions is they struggle with amazons dynamic pricing and regional stock updates. When you are trying to move 55 items worth $1,800, you are basically asking a script to perfectly replicate a complex session, which often fails if there are lightning deals or specific seller settings involved. For something this important, i always recommend a more stable approach that doesnt just copy-paste the links but actually preserves the cart structure. If you look into how to share amazon cart, there are specific ways to generate a cart code that stays valid long enough for your treasurer to hit checkout without things disappearing. Its definitely better than the manual grind, but you gotta make sure the treasurer is on the same site version or the whole thing breaks. It works well once you get the hang of the workflow, tho i would still tell them to double-check the final item count before swiping that school card just to be safe.

Caught this thread a day late but I have been in your exact shoes with a non-profit budget. Be careful relying entirely on those cart extensions for a $1,800 order. Used one once for a soccer club fundraiser and it missed a few high-ticket items because they had those clip-on coupons that didnt transfer. Was a total nightmare trying to reconcile the receipts with the treasurer later... If you are worried about the treasurer's tech skills or security, honestly, I would suggest biting the bullet and using a Public Wish List. Moving 50 items is a pain, but once she has that list link, she can just hit Add all to cart on her end. It is way more robust because it handles out-of-stock items better than third-party tools do. Just make sure to tell her to double-check the final total before hitting buy. Amazon prices shift like crazy and you dont want to accidentally blow the schools authorized budget because a few items jumped in price overnight.

Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.

Like someone mentioned, relying purely on a browser extension for an $1,800 charity order is super risky. I have done these high-volume buys for work events before and extensions often choke on items with coupons or specific seller requirements. If performance and accuracy are your main goals, I would suggest a more stable method that uses Amazons native list sharing instead of a third-party script. Heres a more reliable workflow to avoid missing items:

• Move everything from your cart into a dedicated public or shared list. You can actually bulk select items in the cart to move them all at once now, which saves a ton of time.
• Click the Invite button on that list and send the link to your treasurer with Manage access.
• Have her open the list on her account. She can use the Add all to cart button which is way more stable than trying to sync a session through a plugin. Be careful with the extensions because they might skip things like lightning deals or localized shipping restrictions. Using the native list features ensures every SKU and price is exactly what you intended for the school. Better safe than sorry when you are dealing with that kind of money.