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Questions about the gift registry.
Straight answers about shops, checkout, duplicate gifts, guest accounts, privacy and surprises.
01What is a universal gift registry?+
A universal gift registry is one gift list that can include products from different shops. With Managing Milestones, you paste a product link from any online retailer, review the details, and keep every gift together on one private event page.
02Can I add gifts from any store?+
Yes. Paste a product page link from any online shop and Managing Milestones will bring across the title, image and price when the retailer makes them available. You can edit those details before adding the gift, or add an item manually.
03How do guests buy a registry gift?+
A guest reserves the gift first, follows the product link to buy it directly from the retailer, then returns to the registry to confirm the purchase. The retailer handles checkout, delivery, availability and returns.
04How does the registry prevent duplicate gifts?+
A guest reserves an available quantity before leaving for the shop. That quantity is held straight away so another guest cannot claim the same one. Once the gift is bought, the guest confirms it as purchased; if plans change, they can release it.
05Do guests need an account?+
No. Guests open the private registry link in their browser and can reserve a gift without creating a Managing Milestones account. They can optionally add an email address so they receive a private link for confirming or changing their reservation.
06Can a gift stay a surprise?+
Yes. A guest can reveal their name and message straight away or keep them sealed until after the celebration. The gift still shows as reserved or purchased so nobody buys a duplicate, without telling the host who it is from.
07How do I share the registry?+
Share the registry’s private link, add its QR code to your Managing Milestones invitation, or place a linked registry button on your event website. The link stays the same, including when you temporarily hide and later restore the registry.
08How much does the gift registry cost?+
The gift registry is included free with a Managing Milestones event. Managing Milestones does not process payment for physical gifts; guests buy directly from the retailer.