Chair :

Today, we will talk about whether to buy things or take out subscriptions. Ken, do you have any ideas about this?

Ken :

I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both subscriptions and the ownership of things. For example, it is a waste of money to buy clothes that you will rarely wear.

Chair :

So, you think it’s better to borrow things, don’t you? What do you think, Mary?

Mary :

I like reading comics, so I buy them with my pocket money, but my bookshelves are always full. A subscription might get me out of this situation. By paying a certain amount, you have access to lots of titles, so it’s cheaper, and it doesn’t produce clutter.

Ken :

You are right, Mary. Lots of people use subscriptions for music, too. One advantage of this is that you get to hear songs you haven’t heard before. But you need to compare the amount you actually pay with what you would pay if you bought each individual CD of the songs you want.

Chair :

OK, I see. In summary, it’s not that one is better than the other. You should decide which is better for you, to buy or to subscribe, depending on the things you wish to buy.