I've never bought a fraudulent item, either -- nor have I paid an exorbitant price -- but that's because I'm rigorous when I shop. What I said in my original p

I've never bought a fraudulent item, either -- nor have I paid an exorbitant price -- but that's because I'm rigorous when I shop. What I said in my original post is that it takes more effort to shop now. I don't know what to think about you and other "Amazon is all hunky dory" posters not seeing ripoff garbage all over -- because I see it literally everywhere. Do you not actually shop that much there? (Unlikely, otherwise you wouldn't have posted.) Are you easily duped? (Uncharitable and unlikely for HN demographic.) Do you buy only books?