https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:23:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-297863 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:42:08 +0000 loveisstrange 297863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crumbs: You better fight those jerks. Send Amazon all the info about the real vs fake and prove it's fake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-297861 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:38:21 +0000 SugarplumsMom 297861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I found the source of the fake Galaxy Greys! It's called EAST International Knitting Co., Ltd. They even show the buckles they use! They sell to wholesalers for as low as $43! It makes sense why Ebay is flooded with them!</p> <p>Check out the link:<br /> <a href="http://hr.madeinchina.com/FH-026-Ergo-Carrier-Grey-Stars-USA-Need-Agent-For_13722787.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://hr.madeinchina.com/FH-026-Ergo-Carrier-Grey-Stars-USA-Need-Agent-For_13722787.shtml</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-297853 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:44:44 +0000 SugarplumsMom 297853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: The first response from the seller was them claiming it's real and that the box was just an older version. I kept at it and now they're offering to refund me £15 ($24) for "compensation". Argh, I just want to return the thing and get a refund! But I don't even know if I'll be covered for shipping. Sucks! =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-296391 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:05:18 +0000 PrincessBaby 296391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jeez, I can't believe that Ergos are more knocked-off than like, LV bags! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-296375 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:49:28 +0000 ustechie 296375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crumbs: i called amazon and contacted the seller. i actually never heard back from the seller (big surprise), but was really disappointed in amazon. all they said was that i could return it and they would "look into" the seller. they also said i could order a new one, which i declined since they couldn't be sure i wouldn't get another fake! so...i really got no where. i ended up going to target and bought one there. good luck with your dispute...hope you get further than i did!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-295501 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:57:05 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 295501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently the ones at Costco were unauthorized as well and should not be purchased. I talked directly to the Ergo people when we were modeling about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-295351 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:51:23 +0000 SugarplumsMom 295351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: Just checking in to see if you got an update. I'm still in the beginning of the process =/ Sucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-295348 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:49:48 +0000 SugarplumsMom 295348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: If I were you, I'd only get one if it's straight from Amazon and not a 3rd party vendor. That goes for everything. I'm looking at dolls and second guessing that now. It sucks to have to go through the hassle, totally not worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-295304 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:21:36 +0000 kml636 295304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crumbs: I just checked the one on my amazon registry and the seller is Frugal living. Now I'm paranoid!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-292900 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:31:36 +0000 SugarplumsMom 292900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pissed. This morning I checked my email and found a response from the vendor saying that the packaging is an old version. Because it's a 3rd party that sells it and not Amazon itself, I have to go through the hassle of this bullshit! Amazon still supports their return policy, but I have to go through the line of steps before getting there. </p> <p>This vendor is taking advantage of loyal, unsuspecting Amazon customers -- worst of all, new parents that have better things to do but dispute a claim for a FAKE INFANT CARRIER! Argggggh. I'm going back to distracting myself and looking at dolls!</p> <p>FYI, the seller is F-Living. I can't find the link for them anymore. Even my receipt links to a new vendor instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-292113 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:31:20 +0000 Mrs. Pen 292113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jholler25: agreed.</p> <p>ugh what a major disappointment!! Amazon is so great though that I'm sure you'll get a refund. I've gotten tons of refunds without having to return the item even. But considering it's a baby carrier I would want the real thing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291989 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:22:17 +0000 kml636 291989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I was looking at ergos on ebay and the "too good to be true" thought came up... a brand new ergo for $50? Then I started checking feedback and usually someone would complain that they were fake, and also the seller was usually in China. Hope you get your money back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291909 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:31:38 +0000 Mrsbells 291909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I bought mine on amazon. I am going to check it out when I get home just to be sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291863 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:00:42 +0000 chopsuey 291863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I forget where I got my ergo! Used it for over a year though..<br /> Sorry you ended up with a fake one! That sucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291847 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:50:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 291847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! Just to let others know this isn't just a UK issue. There are fakes here in the US too! Make sure you are buying the real deal! </p> <p>Also, I know my ERGO wasn't packaged up like that in the box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291820 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:35:47 +0000 pinkcupcake 291820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How upsetting! I am sure Amazon will take care of it asap though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291811 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:31:34 +0000 PrincessBaby 291811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think amazon will definitely take care of it, they are so awesome! But I would just want to send it back...I wouldn't want to use something like that without knowing the safety standards and quality controls in place. I would be too scared something on it would break or give out and my baby would fall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291755 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:44:50 +0000 SugarplumsMom 291755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: That sucks! I'll let you what happens. I found another site with the EXACT same one I have, except hers actually say "STEALTH" inside the snap. She called their EU office and they couldn't confirm it was fake! But when she called the main Hawaii branch, it was confirmed fake right away! Argh. We so have a fake ;(</p> <p><a href="http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t921964-50.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t921964-50.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291730 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:25:54 +0000 ustechie 291730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OH MY GOD!!! I just recently bought the same one from amazon, so I ran to check out mine. MINE IS FAKE TOO!!! Let me know what happens with your dispute...I'm filing one now as we speak...er...type... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291692 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:03:58 +0000 sorrycharlie 291692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh wow! well I hope you at least get your money back and get to keep it. good catch on figuring out that it's a fake! I think the ergo facebook (or somewhere else, I can't remember) posted recently about the fake ergos. crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291645 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:23:21 +0000 looch 291645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am surprised it wasn't caught by customs...that would totally not make it into Switzerland. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291642 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:22:08 +0000 SugarplumsMom 291642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Yeh, it looks totally usable. I wouldn't have thought it was a fake if it wasn't for the low quality picture in front. It even has a registration card attached to it (it's a good fake). I'm hoping I'll get it for free, but even if I don't I think DH would want to use it regardless. </p> <p>Amazon's really good. I once got a Clearblue Fertility Monitor for free. I got my BFP a day before it arrived and they totally refunded me and wouldn't let me return it. I sold it online for the same price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291639 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:20:50 +0000 mrsjyw 291639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh how disappointing, hope you get your refund soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291628 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:14:58 +0000 SugarplumsMom 291628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's more pictures: </p> [attach=1448/12/ma8ngy.600x450.ergo1.jpg] [attach=1448/12/ma8nh0.600x328.ergo02.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291627 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:14:54 +0000 looch 291627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it useable? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291622 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:12:15 +0000 Shimmer 291622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh that sucks! I've been in search of Ergo carriers and I've worried about the fakes out there! So sorry that happened, but Amazon is great with working out issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291621 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:11:46 +0000 regberadaisy 291621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no!!!! I'm so sorry! Are you going to try and get your money back? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-ergo-was-a-fake#post-291617 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:10:28 +0000 SugarplumsMom 291617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was so happy to find the Ergo Original in Galaxy Grey for $80 (£44.99 + 6.50 shipping = £51.49) - that's only 568 SEK, less than half of what the price they sell here in Sweden! I thought it couldn't have been too good to be true because Ergo itself just had a sale on the Options version for $70 (with promo code). I even made a post prompting my fellow EU Bees in on the deal! </p> <p>Today it came via EMS, registered mail from China. I didn't think anything of it because I know it's manufactured in China. It even came with a cute bunny keychain! I even took a picture.</p> <p>But then I noticed the box. The pictures are pretty bad quality ... so I did a search. Long story short: it's a fake. Counterfeit! </p> <p>I found this site helpful: <a href="http://thehumbledoula.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/how-to-spot-a-fake-ergo-baby-carrier/" rel="nofollow">http://thehumbledoula.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/how-to-spot-a-fake-ergo-baby-carrier/</a></p> <p><u>Almost all the tell tale signs are there</u>:<br /> + The back of the box is different<br /> + The snaps don't say "STEALTH", mine says "WARRIOR"<br /> + The warning label is exactly like the fake one on the website<br /> + The stitching is a little wonky</p> <p>If you bought this because of my post, I'm sooo, sooo sorry! But I contacted AmazonUK right away and they were really helpful. They filed my complaint and assured me that I'd get a response within 24 hours. I'm actually not worried because I know I can trust Amazon, they've never let me down before. </p> <p>But to be continued until tomorrow ... will I end up with a free fake Ergo? Will I have to send it back? We'll see! </p> [attach=1448/12/ma8n9g.596x445.ergo00.jpg]