Fake Ergos
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Topic: Fake Ergos
Posted By: LouBellybeyond
Subject: Fake Ergos
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 8:23pm
Hi all, :)
The American head office thought they had closed this operation down but it seems to have made it's way into NZ.
Here is the warning post on the ERGObaby website for those interested in such things. :)
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. To verify that someone is 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!
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Posted By: LouBellybeyond
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 8:40pm
HOW TO PICK A RIP-OFF ERGO:
• Fabric feels different
• Waist band and shoulder strap padding is thinner
• Warning label is smaller and located on the body of the carrier, instead of being on the waist band
• number and quality of hood snaps is different
• buckles are different, especially the chest/shoulder strap buckles
• zipper pull of the rear pocket does not have the ERGO logo
• box packaging is completely different, yet ERGO photos and information are used
• some listings include Suck Pads and Infant Inserts (mainly using the old critter print linings)
• DVD is included
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