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Is there a way to export Amazon lists to another app?

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Honestly im about to lose my mind with how bloated my amazon ideas lists have become. I have like five different lists for my upcoming cross-country move from Chicago to Seattle next month and trying to organize everything in their app is a total nightmare. It's so laggy and you cant even sort things properly or see total costs easily. I really need to get all these items into my Notion dashboard so i can actually track my budget for the move. I'm trying to stick to under $2k for all new furniture and kitchen supplies but managing it on amazon is impossible.

I spent like two hours yesterday looking for a solution and I saw some people talking about using browser extensions like Amazon Wishlist Importer but the reviews are all over the place and some say it doesnt even work for private lists anymore. Then i saw a thread about a python script on github but im not a coder so i have no clue how to run that stuff. Everything seems to be for public registries like weddings or baby showers but mine are just private shopping lists. Is there actually a legit way to just export the names and prices to a CSV or another app without me having to manually copy-paste 150 different items?


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TLDR: Use a browser extension like Data Miner or Wishy to scrape the data directly from your screen into a CSV. Amazon basically traps your data on purpose, but you can bypass the private list issue by using a tool that runs in your browser while youre logged in. Ive used Data Miner for similar inventory tasks and it works great. It uses recipes to identify the data fields like price and product name. Since you have 150 items, this is way better than copy-pasting.

  • Install the Data Miner extension
  • Open your private list and scroll to the bottom so everything loads
  • Run the Amazon Wishlist recipe
  • Download as CSV and import to Notion Wishy is another solid, simpler alternative if you dont want to mess with scraper settings. It's pretty reliable for basic price and name exports. If you get stuck with the CSV formatting in Notion, just shout. Its much easier to track that 2k budget once the data is in a proper database.


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Unfortunately extensions usually fail on private lists. Use Share Product for a cleaner export.

  • Save as CSV
  • Import to Notion Way safer than sketchy scripts tbh.


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Omg I am literally dealing with the exact same thing right now!! Trying to kit out my new studio and my lists are basically a graveyard of half-baked ideas and random chairs. It is so frustrating how Amazon makes it nearly impossible to just see a simple total cost! Especially when you're trying to be smart about your budget, like that 2k limit is totally doable but not if you cant see what you're spending. Here is how I've been trying to survive the move and keep my sanity:

  • Started using Amazon wishlist creator to get everything into a better format first because the default view is just too messy.
  • Found a free browser extension called Web Scraper that is a bit clunky but works wonders for getting prices into a CSV if you have the patience to set it up.
  • Keeping a separate tab open for a Google Sheet to manually log the big-ticket items as I go because it's the only way to see the real total. Honestly moving is such a nightmare but Seattle is gonna be so fantastic! Have heard the coffee there is absolutely life-changing. Hope you get it sorted out soon because that app lag is actually the worst thing ever...


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Oh man I totally get the struggle with those lists!! Moving to Seattle is going to be so amazing, you are gonna love it there!!

  • Honestly I would be so careful with those random scripts because you never know what kind of data they are pulling or if they are even safe to use
  • My best friend actually did the exact same move a few years back and it was such a wild ride trying to keep track of her furniture
  • She was so worried about her privacy that she wouldnt touch any third-party tools or extensions with a ten foot pole
  • We spent like three days straight comparing the Amazon app to the Wayfair one just to see which one felt more secure for her credit card info
  • I remember she had this amazing color-coded spreadsheet started but then she got distracted by all the cool tech gadgets she wanted for her new living room
  • It was such a hilarious disaster because we just kept adding things to the cart without actually checking the totals... such a mess lol Btw, PriceDropCatch is pretty solid if you dont want to create an account just to track prices.


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To add to the point above: the main issue is that Amazon changes their code constantly to block scrapers, so reliability is always hit or miss. In my experience managing large data sets for home projects, I've found that standard extensions often break because they can't handle the infinite scroll or the private authentication tokens properly. Here is what usually works for me when I need a clean data set:

  • Use the Print to PDF trick. When you open the print dialog on your list page, it often forces a simplified layout that's way easier to copy-paste into Excel or a CSV converter than the live site.
  • If you are feeling slightly techy but dont want to code, try a tool called Octoparse. It has a point-and-click interface that handles the pagination much better than the basic Chrome extensions mentioned earlier. I went through this exact struggle during my last relocation and honestly, keeping it simple is usually better than fighting with a broken script for hours. Honestly, Cart To Link is a lifesaver when you're trying to coordinate a group buy or a shared gift on Amazon.


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