I bought these for family history projects. I want those pages to last a l-o-n-g time. I don't want holes punched in the papers. They will tear out too soon.
I use this product to keep master copies in as I am a teacher. They do get fairly beat up after awhile (showing scratches and such) but it usually takes at least a year before they show any wear at all and I've had most of mine 4 years and have only had to replace a few.
I love these because they are easy to use inexpensive and tough. I use them not only to store directions for classes but I also store my polymer clay on them.