Even ignoring Prime, Amazon's value proposition has only continued to drop over time, particularly as it continues to be overrun with junk brands (you know the

Even ignoring Prime, Amazon's value proposition has only continued to drop over time, particularly as it continues to be overrun with junk brands (you know the ones- their names are always gibbrish and in all caps) that you can get just as easily on one of the Chinese upstart e-tailer sites for much cheaper albeit with longer shipping times. Add in the issue of knockoff products being comingled with genuine and I'm not sure quick shipping times are enough to make it worth it.