Some people think products should be made to last as long as possible, while others think making products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

How long a product can

last

and how much it costs are two main factors that consumers consider in making a buying decision.

However

, there is a debate about which factor is more important. Some people believe that long-lasting items give buyers greater benefits, even though more money is spent on the purchase. These products tend to have high quality and stable performance, improving consumers’ life quality and saving them a lot of trouble. Cheaper merchandise is usually made of low-quality materials or components, which are prone to frequent breakages, meaning that they may have to be repaired constantly or replaced with a new one very soon.

This

is annoying to users and the cost can be higher than buying a durable and good one from the very beginning.

However

, some customers put the product’s price before its durability. Lower prices often attract more buyers. With a tight budget, shoppers can enjoy a better material life if the goods’ unit price is lower.

Moreover

, as new products are launched continuously, old ones are phased out. Take clothes and shoes

for example

, they may go out of fashion very quickly.

Also

, regarding the consumption of electric and electronic gadgets, they are upgraded rapidly, with lower cost and more functions, so it is pointless to buy those products that can be used for too long. Personally, I think both the price and durability affect consumers’ shopping decisions, sometimes depending on what types of goods are purchased. Consumers may spend a large sum of money on a piece of furniture that can

last

for many years ,yet they may purchase a cheap dress that will be worn only a few times.