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Cochonette · 05-01-2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by supertom

Can you leave a message after you've brought them a book, giving anonymously is not my style

Hey, you're from Australia, too! What's going on here?! I never realized this place was teeming with Australians. lol...

Cado · 05-01-2011, 04:41 AM

Eh, what the hell? I'll toss some stuff on there that looks interesting.

Amazon.com

openeyes · 05-01-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochonette

Enjoyed it? I only read the description!

At first I misread and thought you meant you were getting one of the items for yourself

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Originally Posted by Cochonette

I admit I prefer to buy gifts that resonate with me, too... not sure to what extent that is a good idea... thoughts, anyone?

It's similar for me. If someone likes something that I like I'm much more apt to try helping them get it. For simply getting something that looks promising for a friend, I see no harm in supporting them in doing/getting something you'd also be into if they've expressed interest, such as by putting it on a wishlist. If anything it's a way of getting closer as friends, building more shared interests.

openeyes · 05-01-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by supertom

Can you leave a message after you've brought them a book, giving anonymously is not my style

Amazon does let you include a note with the order.

supertom · 05-01-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by openeyes

Amazon does let you include a note with the order.

Does the item automatically go off the wishlist when someone purchases it.

beast · 05-01-2011, 07:47 AM

Oooh, thanks, openeyes - good to know!

marinik · 05-01-2011, 08:16 AM

I don't have wishes I buy them with one click!

but here is a few pages of my my Kindel account

The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume Kaufman, Josh April 3, 2011

Poke the Box Godin, Seth March 13, 2011

Your Word is Your Wand Shinn, Florence Scovel February 14, 2011

What Got You Here, Won't Get You There: HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE BECOME EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL Goldsmith, Marshall, Mark Reiter February 13, 2011

The Shangri-La Diet Roberts, Seth January 23, 2011

Love For No Reason Shimoff, Marci, Kline, Carol January 13, 2011

The Double Comfort Safari Club: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel McCall Smith, Alexander December 31, 2010

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power Brown, Brené December 26, 2010

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman Ferriss, Timothy December 14, 2010

Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal Johnson, Mark W. November 24, 2010

Networking Is a Contact Sport: How Staying Connected and Serving Others Will Help You Grow Your Business, Expand Your Influence -- Sweeney, Joe

Power: Why Some People Have It - and Others Don't Pfeffer, Jeffrey November 18, 2010

Gamestorming Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo November 4, 2010

Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It Goldsmith, Marshall November 4, 2010

Talk Less, Say More: Three Habits to Influence Others and Make Things Happen Dieken, Connie November 4, 2010
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home Ariely, Dan June 1, 2010

The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop, and Keep Tomorrow's Employees Today Meister, Jeanne C., Willyerd, Karie May 11, 2010

Communicating for Change D'Aprix, Roger February 9, 2010

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Doidge, Norman January 17, 2010

HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business Libby Sartain, Martha I. Finney December 6, 2009

Covert Processes at Work : Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change Marshak, Robert J December 6, 2009

The Truth About Managing Change: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes Kane, William S. December 6, 2009

Decoding The Lost Symbol Cox, Simon November 20, 2009

Even Happier : A Gratitude Journal for Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment Ben-Shahar, Tal November 2, 2009

The Pursuit of Perfect Ben-Shahar, Tal November 2, 2009

Heal Your Body Hay, Louise L. October 31, 2009

Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd Moon, Youngme November 4, 2010

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? How to drive your career and create a remarkable future Godin, Seth September 18, 2010

How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like Bloom, Paul July 20, 2010

Employees First, Customers Second: Turning Conventional Management Upside Down Nayar, Vineet

Cado · 05-01-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by supertom

Does the item automatically go off the wishlist when someone purchases it.

I'm fairly sure anything that's purchased is removed. At the very least it says the item has been bought.

openeyes · 05-01-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by supertom

Does the item automatically go off the wishlist when someone purchases it.

That depends on whether or not you leave the "don't spoil my surprises" feature enabled:

"When you leave the "Don't spoil my surprises" checked, we keep any gift purchases made for you secret for several weeks. During this time, the item will continue to appear as unpurchased on your list. If you try to purchase an item that's been gifted to you already, we will warn you to protect against duplicate purchases."

beast · 05-01-2011, 08:59 AM

openeyes, I feel silly asking this...but how do I edit it so it doesn't show my full name? I found where to edit the list settings, but it still shows it up top?

openeyes · 05-01-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by beast

openeyes, I feel silly asking this...but how do I edit it so it doesn't show my full name? I found where to edit the list settings, but it still shows it up top?

First click "see what they see" at the top of the page to be sure whether or not the full name is still given. If it is, then click "return to your view" at the top and go down and click "add your ship-to address" under wish list tips on the left side of the page. There you'll find where you can edit recipient's name and address. Change both of these to just the name you want provided. I entered a new address that was essentially first name, street address, city, state, zip. Click save, now go back and click "see what they see" again to be sure everything is correct.

Cochonette · 05-01-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by openeyes

At first I misread and thought you meant you were getting one of the items for yourself

That would be pretty pathetic if I started a thread about buying each other gifts from their wish lists only to start it off by buying their wish list for myself!

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Amazon does let you include a note with the order.

Only on items that are shipped directly from Amazon.com, though, alas.

openeyes · 05-01-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochonette

That would be pretty pathetic if I started a thread about buying each other gifts from their wish lists only to start it off by buying their wish list for myself!

I actually found it flattering to think you liked anything I'd listed enough to feel like ordering a copy for yourself. It wasn't meant as anything negative at all, so I apologize if it was taken that way.

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Originally Posted by Cochonette

Only on items that are shipped directly from Amazon.com, though, alas.

Good to know.

Cochonette · 05-02-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by openeyes

I actually found it flattering to think you liked anything I'd listed enough to feel like ordering a copy for yourself. It wasn't meant as anything negative at all, so I apologize if it was taken that way.

Nothing negative was meant by my post either.

I still think it would be pathetic, though. lol

Cochonette · 05-02-2011, 11:03 PM

Does this create too much rep DEflation? lol I think we need at least 15 wish lists for this to really catch on!

Cochonette · 05-04-2011, 07:28 PM

Where is everyone???

openeyes · 05-04-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by openeyes

First click "see what they see" at the top of the page to be sure whether or not the full name is still given. If it is, then click "return to your view" at the top and go down and click "add your ship-to address" under wish list tips on the left side of the page. There you'll find where you can edit recipient's name and address. Change both of these to just the name you want provided. I entered a new address that was essentially first name, street address, city, state, zip. Click save, now go back and click "see what they see" again to be sure everything is correct.

One more step some people may need:

Click "your lists" next to "your cart" at the top right of any amazon page
Click "your profile" beneath the shopping cart
Click "edit your profile", again at the top right of the page.
Click "edit name" beneath the photo and enter whatever name you want publicly known as your pen name.

Cochonette · 05-11-2011, 03:43 PM

I got a book from openeyes! Spread the gifts! Post more wish lists!

Cochonette · 05-14-2011, 03:14 AM

Are openeyes and I the only ones playing this game?

supertom · 05-14-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochonette

Are openeyes and I the only ones playing this game?

I will be buying some gifts via my friend who I haven't been able to get into contact with.

btw Cochonette was the gift you received removed from your Wishlist automatically.

Lil Chris · 06-20-2011, 02:51 AM

This is kind of interesting. I need to edit my list...

Mariana Trench · 07-08-2011, 08:38 PM

Just saw this--great idea, Cochonette!

Andrew Gubb · 07-12-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by carenkh

Ooh, I hope lots of folks post their wish lists! It's like a little peek into how they think.

Here's mine.

How do I think?

That book "Born To Run" looks amazing! I think I'm going to get it!

joyfulgrowth · 07-22-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marinik

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power Brown, Brené December 26, 2010

Hi Marinik,

If you like "I thought it was Just Me (but isn't)", you will probably love her free videos on youtube and TED, her latest book "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" and the DVD "The Hustle for Worthiness"!

Michael Chui · 08-02-2011, 01:47 AM

Awesome idea. I wasn't going to post my list, since it's so horribly out of date, but now that I take a look at it, I'm kinda amused at my over-the-last-ten-years self.

Amazon.com

I actually have three items in my Amazon shopping cart I never seem to get around to hitting "buy" on.

05-01-2011, 08:16 AM	#37 (permalink)
marinik Legendary Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Where Living and Loving and Laughing are written into the Constitution Posts: 14,240	I don't have wishes I buy them with one click! but here is a few pages of my my Kindel account The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume Kaufman, Josh April 3, 2011 Poke the Box Godin, Seth March 13, 2011 Your Word is Your Wand Shinn, Florence Scovel February 14, 2011 What Got You Here, Won't Get You There: HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE BECOME EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL Goldsmith, Marshall, Mark Reiter February 13, 2011 The Shangri-La Diet Roberts, Seth January 23, 2011 Love For No Reason Shimoff, Marci, Kline, Carol January 13, 2011 The Double Comfort Safari Club: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel McCall Smith, Alexander December 31, 2010 I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power Brown, Brené December 26, 2010 The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman Ferriss, Timothy December 14, 2010 Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal Johnson, Mark W. November 24, 2010 Networking Is a Contact Sport: How Staying Connected and Serving Others Will Help You Grow Your Business, Expand Your Influence -- Sweeney, Joe Power: Why Some People Have It - and Others Don't Pfeffer, Jeffrey November 18, 2010 Gamestorming Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo November 4, 2010 Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It Goldsmith, Marshall November 4, 2010 Talk Less, Say More: Three Habits to Influence Others and Make Things Happen Dieken, Connie November 4, 2010 The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home Ariely, Dan June 1, 2010 The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop, and Keep Tomorrow's Employees Today Meister, Jeanne C., Willyerd, Karie May 11, 2010 Communicating for Change D'Aprix, Roger February 9, 2010 The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Doidge, Norman January 17, 2010 HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business Libby Sartain, Martha I. Finney December 6, 2009 Covert Processes at Work : Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change Marshak, Robert J December 6, 2009 The Truth About Managing Change: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes Kane, William S. December 6, 2009 Decoding The Lost Symbol Cox, Simon November 20, 2009 Even Happier : A Gratitude Journal for Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment Ben-Shahar, Tal November 2, 2009 The Pursuit of Perfect Ben-Shahar, Tal November 2, 2009 Heal Your Body Hay, Louise L. October 31, 2009 Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd Moon, Youngme November 4, 2010 Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? How to drive your career and create a remarkable future Godin, Seth September 18, 2010 How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like Bloom, Paul July 20, 2010 Employees First, Customers Second: Turning Conventional Management Upside Down Nayar, Vineet Last edited by marinik; 05-01-2011 at 08:19 AM.

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Cado Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Flames Which Temper Steel Posts: 2,017	Eh, what the hell? I'll toss some stuff on there that looks interesting. Amazon.com

05-01-2011, 07:47 AM	#36 (permalink)
beast Retired Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,501	Oooh, thanks, openeyes - good to know!

05-01-2011, 08:59 AM	#40 (permalink)
beast Retired Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,501	openeyes, I feel silly asking this...but how do I edit it so it doesn't show my full name? I found where to edit the list settings, but it still shows it up top?

05-02-2011, 11:03 PM	#45 (permalink)
Cochonette Family Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,216	Does this create too much rep DEflation? lol I think we need at least 15 wish lists for this to really catch on!

05-04-2011, 07:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
Cochonette Family Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,216	Where is everyone???

05-11-2011, 03:43 PM	#48 (permalink)
Cochonette Family Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,216	I got a book from openeyes! Spread the gifts! Post more wish lists!

05-14-2011, 03:14 AM	#49 (permalink)
Cochonette Family Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,216	Are openeyes and I the only ones playing this game?

06-20-2011, 02:51 AM	#51 (permalink)
Lil Chris Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere in time... Posts: 2,213	This is kind of interesting. I need to edit my list...

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Michael Chui Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 3,977	Awesome idea. I wasn't going to post my list, since it's so horribly out of date, but now that I take a look at it, I'm kinda amused at my over-the-last-ten-years self. Amazon.com I actually have three items in my Amazon shopping cart I never seem to get around to hitting "buy" on.

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