Hey, Does Amazon Let You Know When Something Is Purchased from Your Wish List?

So, have you ever wondered if Amazon will give you a heads up when someone buys something from your wish list? Well, I was curious too, and I did some digging to find out the answer for you.

Here’s the deal: unfortunately, Amazon doesn’t send you a notification when someone goes ahead and makes a purchase from your wish list. Bummer, right? It would be pretty cool to get a little alert or email saying, “Hey, someone just bought that awesome thing you’ve been eyeing!” But alas, Amazon keeps mum on the matter.

However, don’t let that get you down! There’s still a silver lining. Even though you won’t receive a direct notification, you can still find out if your wish list item has been purchased! Here’s how:

1. First things first, you’ll need to go to your Amazon account and sign in.
2. Once you’re in, click on the “Account & Lists” drop-down menu at the top right corner of the page.
3. From the menu options, select “Wish List.”
4. Now, locate the item you’re curious about and click on it.
5. Here’s where the magic happens. Look for the “Purchased” button next to the item description. If it’s there, it means someone has bought it!

And that’s it! While Amazon might not directly notify you about purchases from your wish list, you can still find out the exciting news on your own. So keep checking your wish list, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll see that special item marked as “Purchased,” bringing a smile to your face.

Happy shopping! ��️

I absolutely love buying gifts for my friends and family, especially when it’s a surprise. And you know what? Amazon has this amazing Wish List feature that allows me to do just that! I can purchase items and have them shipped directly to my friend’s house without them knowing.

But here’s the thing – the items I buy will show up in the recipient’s notifications. However, if I want to keep my gifts a secret until they arrive, I can disable this option. So, you might be wondering, how do Amazon’s Wish Lists actually work? And does the person get notified when something is purchased from their list? Let me break it down for you.

What are Amazon Wish Lists and How Do They Work?

Think of Wish Lists as gift registries. Anyone with an Amazon account can create a Wish List and add items to it. You can make the list private and share it with a select few friends or family members for gift ideas, or you can make it public so that anyone can search the list and make a purchase.

When someone buys something from your wish list, that item gets shipped to your address (because you’re the creator of the list). Now, here’s the catch – a person will only receive notifications if they’ve set it up to get alerts when something on their list is purchased.

Let’s say you want to buy a gift from your own Amazon account instead of their wish list. Well, you can totally do that. But here’s the thing – Amazon won’t know to remove that item from the list, which means someone else might make the same purchase.

Sending Gifts on Amazon

So, when you create your Amazon account, you enter your address and other details. Every item you buy will be sent to that address by default, unless you choose another one.

When you’re buying gifts, Amazon gives you the option to enter a different shipping address and the recipient’s name. You can even add a note with your best wishes and choose a fancy wrapping so that the item gets sent off as a beautifully packaged gift.

Here’s how you can send gifts on Amazon:

1. Select the item you want to send as a gift and click on the “Add to Cart” button.
2. Go to your cart and check the box next to “Send as a gift.”
3. Click on the “Proceed to Buy” button.
4. Select the address you want to send the gift to. If you don’t have the address saved, you can add a new one.
5. Click on the “Deliver to this address” button.
6. You can enter a personalized message in the “Gift message” box. You can also choose the “Gift Bag/Box” option.
7. Click on “Continue”.
8. Select the delivery date and click on “Continue”.
9. Make the payment and place your order.

Just keep in mind that it takes a few days for Amazon to send out the gifts you’ve purchased. So, if you want to change the note or any other details before the item is shipped, go to your account and find the order you want to modify.

Keeping the Surprise Intact: Surprise Spoiler Settings

Now here’s the tricky part – usually, the person receiving the gift gets a notification when you enter their name and address in the recipient field. But what if you want to keep the gift a secret and maintain that element of surprise?

Well, Amazon has got you covered with their “Don’t spoil my surprises” option in the Settings menu. By selecting this, your purchases will remain a secret until they are delivered to the recipient. However, the items you’ve purchased will still show as “Unpurchased” on their wish list. And if you try to buy them again, Amazon will warn you about duplicate items.

Here’s how you can change the filters and keep your surprises under wraps:

1. Open Amazon and go to your profile section by clicking on the person icon.
2. Click on “Your Lists”.
3. Select the list for which you want to change filters.
4. Click on the three dots icon at the top-right corner.
5. Choose the “Manage list” option from the menu.
6. Deselect “Keep purchased items on your list” to make sure no one knows you bought a gift.
7. Check the box next to “Don’t spoil my surprises” if you don’t want the recipients to receive a gift notification.
8. Click on the “Save Changes” button.

Just remember to stay logged into your account if you want this filter to remain active. Otherwise, the recipient might receive the notification and inadvertently ruin the surprise.

Other Surprising Options for Sending Gifts

You know what’s even more amazing? Since you can send gifts from Amazon with personalized messages, you can make them extra surprising. You can choose to hide the price on the packing slip. And if you want the gift to be wrapped, the packing slip will be discreetly tucked away inside an envelope named “Don’t spoil the surprise”. Only the recipient’s name and address will be visible on the outside of the package.

However, please note that some items can’t be wrapped due to their size, shape, or weight. In such cases, Amazon will inform you before you make the purchase, and the item will be shipped in its original packaging.

But, if you want to keep it a secret, Amazon won’t let the recipient know. They’ll also let you know if the person you want to send a gift to has already purchased the item through their account. That way, you won’t buy something they already have, which is a nice touch.

What You Can Do If You Share An Amazon Account

It’s not uncommon for someone in the same household with the same Amazon account to want to buy a gift for someone else. However, this can be more challenging because of the account notification settings.

Let’s say you want to order a gift and keep it hidden from your significant other. Your best option is to set up an Amazon Household account where you’ll receive all the notifications while still using the same Prime account. Once you’ve placed the order, you should move it to the Archives to keep it hidden and make sure the recipient of your gift doesn’t have text alerts enabled.

Surprise Your Friends with the Best Gifts from Amazon

The Amazon online store has something for everyone. You’re bound to find something that will surprise your friends or family members. If you want to keep the purchase a secret, just check the box that says, “Don’t spoil my surprises.”

The items you’ve purchased will be delivered to the location you choose, beautifully gift-wrapped, and you can even add a personalized note for the perfect touch. And if the recipient doesn’t like the gifts, they can easily return them to Amazon.

FAQs

1. How can I buy something from an Amazon wishlist anonymously?

A. To make an anonymous purchase, you can create a different account and send an item from the recipient’s Amazon wishlist as a gift. They won’t know that you sent it.

2. How can I find out who bought me something on Amazon?

A. If you want to know who gave you a gift on Amazon, you can check the details on the packing slip. The packing slip is usually inside the package and will have the sender’s name and address if they provided it.

3. How do I hide my Amazon purchase history?

A. If you want to hide something you bought on Amazon, you can archive the orders to prevent them from appearing in your order history. To archive an order, go to Your Orders, select the order you want to archive, and click Archive Order.

4. Can someone cancel an Amazon wishlist order?

A. If an order is from a wishlist or a gift, you can cancel it on your account if it’s your wishlist. Otherwise, you’ll need access to the recipient’s account to cancel it.