Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is WishList.com?
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WishList.com is the premier online gift registry and social shopping community that enables members to give and receive the perfect gifts. It’s a free, universal site that couples personal gift registry and social networking with online price comparison to provide a fun, efficient shopping experience unrivaled by any other site. This feature-rich site hosts powerful tools to discover, recommend and share products, while finding the best prices. WishList members have the ability to personalize their profile, create and share an unlimited number of products and lists, reserve gifts and interact with each other. Lists can be created for any occasion, from birthdays and weddings to home remodeling and charitable contributions.
- How does WishList.com work?
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WishList.com lets members add products from any retailer or shopping channel on the Internet through a simple bookmark tool. Members can share products and WishLists with friends and family, whether they are members or not, so that they can reserve items for purchase. Once an item on your WishList is reserved, the user is then redirected to the retailer’s site for the transaction. Using the bookmark tool, members can add products from any website on the Internet.
- Is WishList.com totally free?
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Yes! WishList.com is completely free! So, how does WishList make money? Revenues are generated through our retailer partner relationships and online advertising.
- May I create multiple accounts with the same email address?
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Because of issues encountered due to multiple accounts tied to a single email address, we're now requiring a unique email address per new account.
However, if you are an older WishList.com member and do have multiple accounts tied to a single email address, you may continue to use each of the previously established accounts.
- How does WishList.com help users find the lowest prices?
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WishList.com is powered by PriceGrabber.com, the industry innovator in online comparison shopping. Its partnership with PriceGrabber ensures that WishList users find the best prices and most highly recommended products. One of WishList's unique advantages is that it allows members to browse a variety of items rather than only shop for specific items. This helps users stumble upon new discoveries and innovative products.
- Does WishList.com sell products?
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No, WishList.com is not a store and therefore does not sell products. The products you see on WishList are sold by Internet retailers. Any questions about products, orders, availability or pricing should be sent directly to the merchant selling the items.
All About WishLists and Wishes
- What types of WishLists can I create?
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WishLists can be created for any occasion or event, ranging from the obvious, such as birthdays, weddings, baby showers, Christmas and Chanukah, to housewarmings, home remodeling and charitable contributions. In other words, WishLists can be created for absolutely any reason!
- Is there a limit to the number of WishLists I can have?
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There is no limit to the number of WishLists you can have, nor is there a limit to the number of products on each WishList. You can create a list for any event, occasion, topic, or interest. If you make your lists public, the WishList community can get inspiration by the items on your lists.
- How do I create a WishList?
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Creating a new WishList is very easy. In the gray navigation area beneath your name and image is a link called "Create a New WishList." Click here and enter your information and you're ready to go!
If you are on a different part of the site and want to create a new WishList, click the My WishList tab at the top of the page and then the link in the gray area.
- How do I add Wishes to my WishList?
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There are 3 ways to add a Wish to your WishList: WishList.com Shopping, powered by PriceGrabber.com, using the +WishList.com bookmarklet to add any product found on any site, or manually entering the Wish information.
For a more detailed description of how to add Wishes, Click Here.
- How do I edit Wish details?
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On the detailed WishList page (the page showing your Wishes), next to the title of each product is an Edit link. On the edit page you can adjust everything from product title, price, your WishMeter priority, and even move it to a different WishList.
- Can I manually add an item to my WishList?
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You sure can. Perhaps you want to add a service rather than a tangible product or you have a general idea of what you want, but do not have a specific model in mind.
When viewing your WishList, click on the link next to your List's information titled "Describe a Wish". This is where you can manually enter a Wish. Be as brief or detailed as you like, but remember that whomever is granting your Wish must have enough information to do so.
- What is the WishMeter?
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Since you may want certain Wishes more than others, we've enabled you to let your friends and family know just how much you desire each Wish. Just click the WishMeter to the appropriate level and everyone will know how urgently you want a specific Wish.
Sharing and Finding WishLists
- How do I share my WishLists?
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Sharing WishLists is easy and fun. When in your detailed WishList view, there is a button next to the name of your List that initiates the share function . When you click on that button a box will appear enabling you to either share your WishList with other WishList.com members that you are friends with and/or share the list via email with friends and family outside of WishList.com. The more people you share your WishLists with the higher the chance you will receive the perfect gift!
- How do I find a WishList?
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Begin by clicking on the “Find a WishList” tab atop the page. This will allow you to search for people two different ways, either by name or by searching your email contacts. Should you search by name, results of members that match your search criteria will be listed below. The more detailed your search (including city/state or an email address), the more likely you’ll find the specific person you’re looking for.
If you choose to search for members via your email contacts, all contacts that are already WishList.com members will be displayed below the search area on the left side of the page. To the right of the matches we will display a window enabling you to invite other contacts of yours to become members of WishList.com.
- How do I find a WishList?
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Begin by clicking on the “Find a WishList” tab atop the page. This will allow you to search for people two different ways, either by name or by searching your email contacts. Should you search by name, results of members that match your search criteria will be listed directly below the search area. The more detailed your search (including city/state or an email address), the more likely you’ll find the specific person you’re looking for. If you choose to search for members via your email contacts, all contacts that are already WishList.com members will be displayed below and to the left. To the right of the matches we will display a window enabling you to invite other contacts of yours that are not yet members of WishList.com.
Reserving, Buying, and Shopping
- What is the difference between buying and reserving a gift?
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The buy and reserve aspects of gift giving are directly linked. In order for the gift recipient to receive the exact number of a item they are seeking, we ask all gift buyers to “reserve” the item before they proceed to purchase it from the designated retailer. The item will then be listed as reserved, removing the ability for others to purchase the same Wish via that WishList.
- How do I purchase a gift off a WishList?
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In order to purchase a gift you've found on a WishList, click on the "Reserve then Buy" link next to the Wish. Follow the instructions to reserve the Wish prior to being sent to the retailer's site to complete your purchase. This is important so that the gift recipient does not receive more of that Wish than he or she desires.
- How do I cancel a purchase once it has been made?
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Because WishList.com does not actually sell any of the products found on the site, you will have to contact the retailer where the purchase took place. Unfortunately we do not have records of when or where that purchase happened so we advise you to keep a record of all purchases you make. Contact the customer service department of the site you purchased from and they'll likely be able to help you with any questions you may have.
- Is my address listed anywhere for a buyer to view?
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After hearing from many of our members, we decided to not have an entry on the site for your address. Nearly all of Wishes purchased are done so by friends and family that already have your address. As we're always trying to accommodate as many of our members as possible, please leave us feedback with your thoughts on this.
Friends
- How do I add friends on WishList.com?
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Adding friends is very easy and a great way for you to increase your network of people that are likely to view your WishLists. When viewing any part of another member's page (any page that has the member's picture and name in the upper right), click on the "Add to Friends" link beneath the profile picture. That will send the member a short friend request indicating you would like to be connected with them.
Another way to add friends is to click on the green "Invite Friends" button found in the right hand column. At the next page, you can search your email contacts for current members and also to send out a mass invite to increase your network.
Comments and Recommendations
- May I comment publicly about someone else's WishList?
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We have enabled all members to leave comments on Wishes. However, in order to make a comment regarding a specific WishList, you will have to message the owner of that list directly.
WishLists can be very public or very private and thus we want to make sure that List owners can feel comfortable in not having to worry about public comments being posted for all to see.
- How do I leave a comment on a Wish?
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When looking at a detailed WishList, click on the “Comments” tab below the Wish. Next, click on the "Leave a new comment" link. Now enter your comment.
If you are already a member, and are signed in, your comment will post immediately. If you are a member, but are not signed in, you will be prompted to sign in after leaving your comment. If you are not yet a member, you can sign up at this point and your comment will then be posted.
Settings and Privacy
- How do I change my account settings?
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To access your account settings, click on the "My Profile Settings" link in the grey navigation area beneath your summary information (picture, name, etc.).
- Can I password protect an individual WishList?
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Yes you can. Even though the general privacy settings are useful (Public, Friends Only, Private), the ability to password protect a list is also very important to many of our members.
When creating a WishList or editing a current WishList, you must check the "Password Protected" box. When checked, the fields for Access Question and Access Password will appear. The question will be displayed to guests and they'll be required to enter the appropriate password. You must still determine if the list is public, friends only, or private. This level of privacy supersedes password protection. Thus if you select private and select password protection, no one will be able to view that WishList.
- How do I delete my account?
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Canceling your account is actually very simple. You must first login and then proceed to the Profile Settings area by clicking on the "My Profile Settings" link. Once there, click on the "Delete Account" link near the top of the page. The last step is to enter your password and complete the removal of your account.
Remember though that if you delete your account it is final. Should you decide to come back you'll have to sign up again.
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