https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget_gear_-_the_perils_of_the_bargain_buy-11904 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget

https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget_gear_-_the_perils_of_the_bargain_buy-11904 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget_g... Which talks about fake safety logos and https://www.outsideonline.com/2073311/dangerous-climbing-harnesses-being-sold-ebay https://www.outsideonline.com/2073311/dangerous-climbing-har... which is about eBay rather than Amazon. My personal experience is that Amazon suggests obviously sketchy, NON-UIAA / CE gear rather than established brands. I've bought a lot of caving, climbing, and mountaineering equipment on Amazon and haven't had a problem yet buying Petzl, Elderid, BD etc.