I was looking for a binder to put lesson sheets and notes from a Bible study I'm doing and this is exactly what I needed. The D-ring makes it so that I can fold the front cover back and write on the papers even on my lap! I intend to go get some more of these!
If you are going to pay retail for a three ring binder this isn't a bad way to go. The construction is sturdy. The rings have a solid closure I could see this binder lasting a year or two of hard school use or indefinitely if used occasionally for a dedicated subject binder or project binder. The pockets seemed adequate and the front cover pocket would do just fine for whatever cover sheet you wanted to put in there. I especially liked the costumer service at the store I bought this binder from and that is half of any purchase these days with products being so comparable. I would recommend this binder if someone asked.
Bought this for my mother-in-law to keep her parents' family history in. It's lightweight and at 99 she can handle this. Very pleased with the construction of the binder.
This binder seems to be holding up well. My child has been using it for several weeks now without any quality problems. It still opens and closes properly and the corners are not coming apart from wear.