I should start off by stating that there *are* cheaper binders out there. But I doubt they'll last as long and be as useful as this binder. I don't know about anyone else but I'd rather spend money once on a good product than spend money several times replacing an inferior product. On that note this binder is superb. It is very durable and easy to use. The clasp is smooth and requires only one hand to open. It also features an inset label in the spine protected by a plastic window so that you can see the label but it can not be accidentally removed. It's really the best product of its kind out there.
Bought some of these years ago and they held up better than regular duty binders so when there arose an occasion where long term storage of important items became necessary these were my first choice. Was able to color co-ordinate the albums for neatness and with a label window can quickly identify what is in them. Cost was also a factor since the binders will not have to be replaced. They have a nice appearence when placed side by side and can be wiped clean without fear of color bleed. Plus they stand on edge without falling over.
I have been doing a lot of work on Ancestry.com and I find these binders to be perfect for storage and organization of all the paperwork I have been accumulating. I am making a separate notebook for each member of my family with all the ancestry information as well as documents and photographs. Since these will be valuable keepsakes for my family I wanted to secure a binder that was secure and could last many many years and hopefully be handed down through generations to come. Good product!
I should have bought the binders years ago. I would buy cheap ones for my kids to use at school and they didn't last the school year. These binders do last years and years and look good.