I recently took my girlfriend's high schooler shopping for this semester. She chose this binder for one of her required binders and frankly I was glad. These binders are the same ones I use everyday at work and I go through a LOT of them giving many clients their own binder for their particular case or situation. The binders are VERY well constructed. They come in a large variety of colors that (frankly) lend some fun to an office environment but could easily be used to separate groups of projects (or clients). Given that I think binders should cost less "in general " these binders are well worth the several dollar premium over the "everyday" D-rings. They have NEVER broken or bent the rings and they always close tight and sure. Great product!
These are worth the extra expense because they last multiple school years and the next best binders still fall apart before the end of a normal school year. My kids love the color choices and that their binders are not falling apart in December.
In this digital world I still need my "hard copy" of statements emails and recipies. I have many books of important papers from several years past. I always make my purchases from staples and use my card for savings. I also buy all my print cartridges for my various printers and return the used cartridges for extra savings. I have been a Staples customer for many years in many states and have always found helpful friendly employees and a huge selection of all the products that I need for my personal home office. I am a "lifer".