On the cons: I was not initially sure how to open the "binder" until I "played around with it a while". There were no instructions as to how to get the "rings" opened...then after the fancy way of opening the rings and that was cool I did not know how to close it until the agent at the school showed me how...and didn't we have a laugh...it had to be closed manually!!!
I use this binder for documents. I start with a few at the beginning of the year and then add throughout the year. with just a few documents one has to help the papers to glide over the rings but as more documents are added...it gets easier
This binder holds up to my every day usage. The colors are endless. You can get these binders in different sizes too. A one inch binder does not hold everything that I use. The two inch binder allows me to put more documents into it plus less binders to carry. I have been purchasing these binders for years and as of yet not a single one has ever broken! When they go on sale it is even better for my budget. I would recommend these two inch binders for anyone regardless of age or profession!
We purchased two of these for my son's school subjects - one for his morning classes and one for his afternoon classes - color coding the binders to make it easy for him - and he was able to customize the front cover with a picture that he chose - as well as put Morning and Afternoon on the binder side. I have a feeling that these binders will last not only for the next two years of Jr HS but also into HS - or if not will be a lasting binder for a long time on our personal item shelf.
Love these binders! I purchased them last school year and they are still in great shape. My kids are re-using them this year. They are pricey upfront but well worth it if they hold up to daily use.