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[balinor]

With so many clients requesting a Gift Registry module that actually works, we've decided to have one created from scratch. This will also be available for sale once it is complete, so to ensure that we create something that works for everyone, please contribute your suggestions below. We are going to model it after the target.com registry which I think does a great job of making things clear to the user and registry owner. Features would include:

- Ability to add to the registry directly instead of using the wishlist
- Tracking of quantities purchased (i.e. Needed/Purchased)
- Easier registry lookup
- Better e-mail communication for both the registry owner and the individual buyer
- Gift wrap option
- 'Ship to registry owner' option (with address added when registry is set up)
- Categorization of items on the registry
- Different types of registries (gift, wedding, baby, etc)

Any additional requests/thoughts are welcome.

[carpeperdiem]

Yes.
All of the above.
Send me a bill when you're done with it.

Please make sure it integrates with Altered Cart's Checkout_One for ship-to fields being different than bill-to fields.

Can it be designed so that the visitor (customer) does not have to login to see the registry? Simply knowing the recipient's info should allow them to see it.

A direct link (URL) from outside should take the user directly to the recipient's registry page (no login required). This will allow the giftee to send the registry to others.

This is going to be a very nice addition to many stores. Looking forward to it.

[balinor]

Good suggestions Jeremy, thanks!

[carpeperdiem]

One more thing -- can't stress the "anonymous" nature of the transaction ---- if I am shopping for a registry gift for a friend (do it all the time) I HATE IT when I have to register on another site to buy something for the friend... many sites allow anon checkout, and a perfect implementation of gift registry will allow the giver to shop anonymously for the giftee. Thanks for letting me clarify this. Hopefully, this isn't a technical challenge.

[balinor]

Got it...don't see why someone should have to log in to purchase or view registries, should be just like shopping 'anonymously'. Don't see an issue there

[balinor]

Surely there are others who are interested in this module? We are starting development pretty quickly on this and it will be MUCH easier to include requests from the beginning....

[gcool12]

Some things that should be included in the gift registry is the ability to create clients registries for them in the admin panel. That way if they come to your actual store you can create the online registry for them. Another great mod would be to have a way to upload registry via a file for easy creation of registries for people who registered in the store. The ability for a printable registry that shows pictures of the items, quantities, prices etc. would also be great as we use these printouts at each brides table for in-store clients to view registries. Notification that a purchase is for a registry would help in managing the in-store registry. The option for in-store pickup, enclosure card, and gift wrapping would also be great. These are just a few things i can think of off the top of my head.

[kosmos]

We are also very interested in this registry for our clients. Has there been any progress? It needs to be very easy for the general public to by from the registry when reviewing items to purchase and very easy for the admin to manage.

Alex

[KurtVeloc]

Here is a list of things that would help make the perfect registry. Many of these requests come directly from our clients.

1. During Event creation there should be name fields for both the Registrant and Co-Registrant
2. A welcome email should be sent to the Registrant after the Event has been created.
3. Ability to add items to Registry while browsing the store
4. Search should include either party name and event date
5. When viewing the event registrants should see how many they have requested and how many have been bought.
6. Customers should have the option to have the gift sent to them or to the event recipient
7. Registrants should have the ability to view Who Bought What from their registry
8. Customers need the option to be kept anonymous from the Who Bought What list (default as show)
9. After the event Registrants should receive a ⌠Completion■ discount on the items remaining in their registry.
10. Admin should have the ability to edit numbers on products in registry
11. Admin should be able to see list of Who Bought What from registry with order numbers.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

[KurtVeloc]

Is there an estimated time line for completion on this??