In getting ready to "pitch" several books to publishers I wanted them to look their best. Buying portfolios that would contain the sheets of manuscript and maintain quality without getting smudges or bent edges the protectors were exactly what I needed. They have made the "book" look exceedingly nice and will make an excellent presentation to the agents and publishers whom I wish to impress. Many of my Staples items have gone into this project and I am a very satisfied customer!
Our business purchased these to display a product we manufacture at our engineering company in our Sales Manuals. Putting a sheet of paper in the sheet protector I was then able to put three samples on in the sheet protector. Two on one side and a large sample on the other side. It worked out magnificently. Then I actually used them in a GBC Combind. Despite the premade wholes it worked out well. My only suggestion would be to make a product like this one that didn't have the premade holes for items like the combind or your own three ring punch etc.
THREE USES: I use these to store all of my RECIPES in a Staples loose leaf binder (color matches my kitchen simple to change when I redecorate). They are easy to organize in alphabetical order and they wipe clean when my mixer goes wild. I also use these in a Staples loose leaf binder (green of course) to store and organize PLANT CARE information on the plants shrubs and trees I purchase. The plastic information tab from the green house slides into the sheet protector along with additional information I find online. Lastly I use these to organize medical information for my aging parents. It is simple to replace a page when medications change. I easily add information on doctors insurance Power of Attorney and their medical directives.
I buy between 5-j8 boxes of protectors per year...I use them both for business and personal use (I work in numerous music and theatre groups so use them for protecting my sheet music)! They are durable reusable and inexpensive...a great combination!