For
Physical items can be kept forever.
Against
Digital access is cheaper and space-saving.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“A physical copy remains yours when a platform removes a title or changes its licensing agreement.”
“Buying digital access does not necessarily convey permanent ownership of the underlying work.”
“Digital media is easier to store and takes up far less physical space.”
“Digital distribution can be cheaper and more convenient than manufacturing, shipping and storing physical copies.”