Introduction
Have you ever gone to a second-hand store? You will find that the prices are much cheaper than a regular store. Many of the products are like new! Is it better to buy new or used products? Let’s see what our debaters have to say.



Constructive Debater 1 Henry
It is better to buy used products. Manufacturing new products takes a lot of energy and resources. The problem is that we are constantly creating products and then throwing them away even though they can be reused. This is terrible for the environment because it creates a lot of trash. Many used products are as good as new products. There is no reason for us to spend extra money on new products.



Constructive Debater 2 Ashley
It is better to buy new products. When you buy a new product, you know that no one else has ever used it. This means that it is in great condition. When you buy a used product, you cannot be sure that the product is not damaged or dirty. Finally, new products come with warranties. This ensures that you can always get the product fixed for free.



Rebuttal Debater 1 Henry
Just because somebody has used the product does not mean that it is dirty or damaged. Second-hand stores often only accept clean and undamaged items. Furthermore, it is possible for new products to come with defects. Just because it is new does not mean it is perfect. People always overpay for new products. They could have saved so much money if they bought used products instead. In addition, we should do it to help the environment.



Rebuttal Debater 2 Ashley
When people buy a new product, they can use it for a very long time. Many used products will break down much sooner. When a product gets old or damaged, it is normal to throw it away. Buying used products is not the way to help the environment. We need to focus on creating good products that do not break easily. That way, we can use them for a very long time!



Judge’s Comments
The winner is Henry. Ashley committed the error-of-fact fallacy. She said that new products come with warranties and this ensures that you can always get the product fixed for free. However, all new products do not come with warranties and you cannot always get the product fixed for free.

Karen Lee