Battery grip for a 60D

Who has experience with off-brand battery grips for the 60D?
Canon EOS 60D, Rebel T3
EF 28mm f2.8, 'Nifty' 50 f1.8, EF 85 f1.8 USM
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5, Sigma 30 f1.8 ART DC, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 EX DC OS USM, 18-55 and 55-250 kit lenses
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I don't but I still don't advise it.
But I do have some knowledge of other off-brand grips.  If you get a good one OK but there are lots of faulty ones.
And even counterfeit ones.  Be safe and stick with Canon.
EOS 1Ds Mk III, EOS 1D Mk IV EF 50mm f1.2 L, EF 24-70mm f2.8 L,
EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS II, Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 EX APO
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