Customer Reviews for Staples - 3" 3-Ring Better Binder, D-Ring - Blue
Customer Rating
5
These are the best binders
on November 19, 2014
Posted by: Paula K.
They are easy to open/close but stay closed. They don't get mis-aligned so filling them with paper isn't as much of a chore. The covers are durable don't peel like most binders. And because the covers are a bit "pebbled" I find they don't slip off of each other when stacked. Also I've not had one snap open when dropped which is a huge plus to not have to go and re-order the contents. I've purchased in each size and on assorted colors (keeps my projects organized)
This binder is not only my favorite color but it is durable. I love the way the rings lock once they are closed which helps to keep the paperwork inside the binder where it belongs! Also the spine of the binder is really nice - it is big enough to print a label or write on and extremely easy to remove and insert when you need to change the title of the binder. The black part on the binder is rubber so that it makes it easier to grab and hold onto. Overall I give this binder a five! It meets all my needs and wants in a binder and the price was amazing!
We needed a large notebook to hold all of the paperwork associated with our new home and this notebook fit the bill. It has a large enough capacity to contain warranties and all of the notes that we received as a result of buying our new place. If you need a very large notebook this should be your first choice.
I bought this for my grandson. I thought it would last since it had plastic covering in front and back. Leave it to boys for them to find a way that it wasn't sturdy enough. This is the first time he has had to use a 3" binder. This is first year in middle school. I have already bought 3 binders since the first of school year. It is more trial and error more than anything. I don't think girls have any problem!
I was told that I was crazy to pay $15 for a binder. You can get binders for as low as $6 at Staples when the moon and stars are in the right position (a sale). However what these people don't know is that 600 pages of loose leaf paper in a 3" binder weighs a ton. If you must review the sheets on a regular basis less expensive binders come apart. Then you must reload 600 loose leaf paper again. What a waist of time. These binders are constructed to last and be used every day. Capacity of 2" binders or less hold less sheets and take up too much room when stacked together or are in a file cabinet. If 4" or 5" binders are used the only benefit is that you can give up your gym membership since you have the strength to handle the weight of a completely filled binder. In addition 4" and 5" binders have less capacity per inch than the 3" and have to hold more weight for the same construction. There you have it. Buy price or quality. Not me I want the biggest bang for my hard earned buck and thats why I paid $15 for the binder.
I purchased several of these binders in various colors. They are great for holding a lot of papers. But they do have some draw backs. A standard size hole punch is not practical. You need one that punches a larger hole. I have to reference the contents of mine on a daily basis and the smaller holes just don't turn as well My major complaint is that the rings don't stay together like they should. The pages catch on the openings all the time and either ripe the page or come off in some instances. The rings need to stay together better. Other wise it is lightweight and handy.
I purchased this binder to hold the choreography notes for the various exercise programs that I teach. My notes needed to be organized so that I could access them quickly. With the addition of binder dividers and plastic sleeves I was able to accomplish this. The binder is large roomy and sturdy and I can see that it will last for a long time.