knock-off ergos?

[llwr]

Someone mentioned that there are a lot of knockoff ergos on ebay and craigslist. Is there a way to tell the difference?

[baturay]

A friend of mine purchased one of those knock-offs to test it out and it was really badly made. I think you'd be better off getting a good deal on an Ergo instead.

[llwr]

But how do I know (if buying say from ebay or craigslist) if it's real or a fake?

[Alisse]

Ask the dealer outright if it's real and check out their return policy.

Is there no retailer near you?

[jess5377]

From Ergo:

IMPORTANT ERGObaby WARNING

Over the past few months, increasing numbers of counterfeit ERGObaby Carriers are being offered for sale on eBay and Trade Me. Authenticity can usually be determined by comparing auction site pictures with those on our website. Additionally, if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is a fake. Counterfeit products are exempt from any manufacturer’s warranty policy, and we would caution anyone thinking about using counterfeit products about their safety, comfort and reliability.

Counterfeit ERGOs are:

· made with inferior material and parts – particularly the buckles!

· not product tested against safety standards

· not covered by any Product Insurance

· not covered by Product Warrantee

· not likely to comply with US lead-free criteria

We strongly suggest that all purchases of ERGObaby products be through authorized ERGObaby stores and webshops such as ourselves. To verify that we are an authorized retail stores, please visit: http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/retailers/

Thank you for your support in protecting the marketplace for everyone and trying to keep Australia and New Zealand ERGO rip-off free!