How to mark 'purchased' on a registry if you bought it elsewhere

Nicolewinsbingo

Hello!

I have a friend having twins in January.  I have heard people say before that they marked things "bought" on their own registries...I registered at BRU and I never saw how to do this.  If I bought something I just went on my registry and deleted it.

Now my friend is registered at Target and BRU.  I am a fan of shopping around online to pay the cheapest price...but how would I mark it bought on her registry if I don't buy it at the store?  Her registries aren't very big so I think there is a very high chance of her getting duplicates (triplicates?) of things if I don't mark what I buy as bought.   

schmucac

I think you'd just have to tell her and allow her to mark it off.  If you want it to be a surprise, you should probably just stick to the store she registered with. 

JAL102129

schmucac:

I think you'd just have to tell her and allow her to mark it off.  If you want it to be a surprise, you should probably just stick to the store she registered with. 

 

This.

Mrkyrain

There must be a way.  Although I don't know how.  On my Amazon registry, someone marked our baby gym "purchased by another seller".

DQsBabyGirl

I like to shop around, too. I've always just called/emailed the registry store to remove the item. BRU has been great at it.

Nicolewinsbingo

DQsBabyGirl:

I like to shop around, too. I've always just called/emailed the registry store to remove the item. BRU has been great at it.

Perfect.  Thank you! 

babyonthebrain2010

BRU is much more willing to work with you than Target will be.  My best luck has been to go into the store and talk to them.  they can mark it as purchased for you.  With Target it is entirely possible, but you will have to call customer service and spend quite a long time on the phone

 

good luck! 

vickel08

I know at BRU you can call your local store and they will mark it as purchased on the registry for you, if you want the gift to be a surprise. Not sure about target. I think you would have to call their corporate number.

danuli8

YellowLilies:

You could also call whoever is hosting the shower and then they can pass the message on to the mom-to-be so that she doesn't know who bought the gift.

This sounds like an easy way to solve the problem.

daniellelea1985

Why don't you ask the store if they can price match?

if not purchase it at the store she registered at then just return it and tell them you don't want it taken off the registry because you got it cheaper elsewhere.

most retail stores aim to please. If you have problems, ask for a manager. There is ALWAYS a way around policies to make customers happy.