Anyone bought a fake ergobaby carrier on purpose?

Why would I knowingly buy a safety hazard for my baby?

If you don't have enough money to buy a reliable soft structured carrier I suggest you get a good mei tai instead. A bit less ergonomic, but still pretty comfortable, safe, easier to tie than a wrap, and keeps the baby in the recommended 'frog' position. I got an Amazonas mei tai as a backup for my SSC, it's very affordable.

I don't know why anyone would buy a fake. Many fakes have injured the people buying the product. You just do not know the quality, plus you contribute to theft of intellectual property.

http://www.mumzone.com.au/media_fake-ergo-baby-car...

People on eBay buy fakes all the time. there is one selling for $85 from China. Only a fool would spend that much money for a product that is fake. A new one from the company site is $30 more, and you know it is safe and warranted. I've seen authorized retailers sell these for as low as $90 for a closeout fabric.

http://store.ergobaby.com/Content/AboutUs_Counterf...

No.

No warranty, no buyer protection, no reliable testing statistics. Only an idiot would intentionally buy one.

If you can't afford a genuine ergo, buy one of the cheaper reputable brands like Boba.