When comparing MyRegistry vs Amazon Universal Wishlist, the Slant community recommends MyRegistry for most people. In the question“What are the best wish list / registry sites?” MyRegistry is ranked 2nd while Amazon Universal Wishlist is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose MyRegistry is:
If you see something you like in a store, you can quickly scan the barcode with the MyRegistry app to add the item to your wish list.
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Pros
Pro Scan barcodes to add items
If you see something you like in a store, you can quickly scan the barcode with the MyRegistry app to add the item to your wish list.
Pro Easy to share
Simple and fast to share with friends and family.
Cons
Con You can't just type in an item, it has to be from a website or a bar code
You can add cash funds but these don't function like the other items in the lists.
Con No longer allows you to add links or ideas from other websites
Con Two day shipping is a lie
Used to be two day shipping when you ordered. Now, even with the page showing "expected delivery date" with prime delivery, sometimes the item won't ship for days to weeks later, and amazon does not accommodate the customer for the inconvenience.
Con Apple products/electronics are risky, and Amazon does not help the customer
On occasion people get shipped expensive electronics others have repackaged and returned to look like new. Amazon doesn't check them, and will sell them to unknowing customers. Usually they will not refund in these cases. Also if an expensive item gets lost in the mail, they won't help you.
Con Amazon only wants you to shop on Amazon
No other sites' products allowed.
Con Sign up required
But this improves privacy and safety.