When shopping on Amazon, it is important to understand that placing an item in your shopping cart does not guarantee that the item will be reserved for you. The act of placing an item in your cart simply indicates your interest in purchasing that item. It is only after you proceed to the checkout process, click on “Place your order,” and receive an email confirmation that Amazon has received your order that the available inventory is officially assigned to your purchase.
This means that until you complete the checkout process and receive a confirmation email, the item you added to your shopping cart can still be purchased by other customers. Therefore, it is essential to complete your purchase as soon as possible to secure the item you want.
It is worth noting that Amazon does provide a feature called “Save for later.” This allows you to move an item from your shopping cart to a separate list, where it can be easily accessed for future reference. However, this feature does not reserve the item or guarantee its availability.
To ensure that you do not miss out on an item you want to purchase, it is recommended to proceed to checkout promptly after adding it to your cart. This way, you can secure the available inventory and avoid the disappointment of the item becoming unavailable before you complete your purchase.
In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where I added an item to my shopping cart but delayed the checkout process. Unfortunately, by the time I proceeded to complete the purchase, the item had become out of stock. This serves as a reminder that adding an item to your cart does not guarantee its availability, and it is crucial to act quickly if you want to secure the item.
Amazon does not save your shopping cart as a reservation for the items you have added. Placing an item in your cart only expresses your interest in purchasing it. To secure the available inventory, you need to proceed to checkout, click on “Place your order,” and receive an email confirmation from Amazon. Acting promptly is essential to ensure that the item does not become unavailable before you complete your purchase.