Im so hyped to start my dropshipping biz in Austin! I saw people recommend CartSync but it looks like it only works for Shopify, not Amazon specifically. Ive tried manually copy-pasting links but its a nightmare for my 50 item budget. Does anyone know a chrome extension that actually merges separate Amazon carts?
Honestly, Amazon makes this super annoying since they dont really support multi-cart syncing. I spent weeks trying to automate my inventory before finding a decent workaround. There is a good breakdown on Smartphone Board about using extensions vs manual sharing for Amazon.
Building on the earlier suggestion, I gotta warn you to be super careful with any extension that promises to sync Amazon carts directly. I tried one of those automated tools a few months back when I was just starting out, and honestly, it felt pretty sketchy. I got nervous about my account security because the extension kept asking for permissions I didnt feel comfortable granting, like access to my payment info and browsing history. It ended up breaking my saved for later list, and fixing that mess took me ages. Since then, I have stayed away from anything that tries to automate the cart process on the backend. It just isnt worth risking an account ban over some convenience. My current setup is way more manual, but it keeps me sleeping better at night. I basically just maintain a private shared document where I paste the ASINs and quantities. It is definitely slower, but I have total control over what is being added and when. Whatever you decide to go with, just make sure to double check the reviews and look for red flags in the permissions list. You dont want to accidentally hand over your account keys to a random dev just to save a few minutes of clicking. Stay safe out there.
Agreeing with the others here, messing with direct cart sync extensions is a recipe for getting your account flagged or risking security. I learned the hard way that those tools cant keep up with Amazon site changes anyway. If you want to keep costs down while you scale up, focus on monitoring instead of syncing.
Just catching up on this thread. Regarding what #3 said about honestly having nothing but issues with those extensions, I totally agree. Amazon updates their DOM constantly and those tools just break, which is a massive liability if you are trying to run a legit business. Be super careful with permissions. If an extension wants full access to your checkout, skip it. I would suggest keeping it simple and sticking to native features:
Honestly, I had nothing but issues with those sync extensions. They usually break whenever Amazon updates their site, which happens constantly. Its honestly not worth the headache to automate that specific task.