For
They last longer and save money over time.
Against
Not everyone can afford expensive products.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Cheap stuff is often not meant to last, and is made from worse materials.”
“My annual spending actually went DOWN even though individual purchases cost more upfront.”
“that’s a pretty privileged place to be that I can afford to buy a swimsuit that is $100+”
“Sometimes I buy very cheap items because I know I will not use them heavily and the cheap version is likely to last.”